{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Mikkipedia","title":"Mini Mikkipedia - Supplements: Check the Label, Not the Hype","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1590,"description":"A lot of “natural” stress aids aren’t harmless—because they actually work. In this Mini Mikipedia, Mikki breaks down how popular adaptogens and nutrients interact with your HPA axis (the body’s stress-response command centre) and when that’s a blessing versus a blind spot. You’ll learn what the evidence says for ashwagandha, rhodiola, holy basil, phosphatidylserine, and why liquorice root is uniquely risky. Mikki covers dose ranges used in studies, who should be cautious (thyroid issues, pregnancy/breastfeeding, low cortisol, meds), how to test cortisol properly, and why cycling supplements beats “more is better.” She also revisits the basics that move the needle—sleep, protein-centred meals, training balance, boundaries, and connection—so supplements can supplement a solid plan, not replace it.HighlightsHow HPA axis modulation can help—or hinder—stress recoveryLiquorice root and pseudoaldosteronism: real risks, not theoryPhosphatidylserine blunts cortisol; context and cycling matterRhodiola and holy basil: mixed/early evidence, variable extractsTesting (4-point saliva, timing), interactions, and quality assurance","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5uUjJw6NUZC5FWMQgLCI47ibFa6tBB2C0z8A_feCZiY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wNjI2/NTEwMjAyMWQ2M2Iy/ZjliYjA4ZGFhMTBh/N2E2Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}