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An adaptogen is a plant, herb, or plant based derivative , in the case of Kombucha, fermented tea, that normalizes and balances the body(thanks Google, for the definition!). These special plants help with stress, anxiety, sleep, your immune system, and more. They've been used in naturopathy, Ayurvedic medicine, and Chinese medicine for centuries, but there's also Western science to back them up. Studies have proven that adaptogens decrease stress and help build a strong immune system. Moreover, adaptogens are known for being good sources of antioxidants, provide liver protection, decrease cravings for sugar, and increase energy. While some nights I give into my cravings for white-chocolate covered reese's, I have found that even just a half bottle of Kombucha completely decreases my craving for the sweet, artificial stuff.