Ashwaganda? anyone try this?

[AlexDavis43]

I always thought 5% is a decent extract ... thanks for your input.... everyday I learn something new on this forum.

Why go for 5% ? I used sensoril and shoden extract which are way higher percentage wise.

There are different withanolides, and the one that Shoden is highest in might have some adverse effects (iirc)

 

[OnlyOneCycle]

There are different withanolides, and the one that Shoden is highest in might have some adverse effects (iirc)

Youre right. I think ksm 66 is derived from the roots and sensoril roots + leafs which results in different spectrum and concentration. For me sensoril seems to have best effect regarding sleep and mood.

 

[Luke391]

I started taking 600mg ashwaganda split a.m p.m about 5 days ago
i think it chilled me out a bit on tren
maybe its placebo but im feeling less angry
also started taking 15mg glycine, 2mg taurine before bed and 400mg L theanine split a.m p.m

anyone know anything about this or have experience?

I took 1500mg of ashwaganday a day for a few months, felt quite good, less anxiety, better mood.
I lowered the dose bit by bit and evetually stopped after finding out about the possible gaba receptor dowregolation and possible liver issues. but if you feel good it's probably good

 

[Liter O' Test]

gaba receptor dowregolation

what does this mean?

 

[Ateam2023]

I took 1500mg of ashwaganday a day for a few months, felt quite good, less anxiety, better mood.
I lowered the dose bit by bit and evetually stopped after finding out about the possible gaba receptor dowregolation and possible liver issues. but if you feel good it's probably good

you can just supplement with Gaba

 

[Luke391]

what does this mean?

Ashwaganda is tought to work by having some effect on the Gaba system. The GABA recptors are extremely sesitive and desensitize easily. so I was worried that by taking a high dose of ashwaganda for a long time I migh desensitize the GABA receptors

 

[dontyellmepls]

I briefly looked into this for my work, and my understanding is that it doesn't increase testosterone directly, but by inhibiting aromatase inhibitor. I don't know how more effective it is than vitamin E or zinc.

 

[OnlyOneCycle]

There are different withanolides, and the one that Shoden is highest in might

There are different withanolides, and the one that Shoden is highest in might have some adverse effects (iirc)

Makes sense. Sensoril seems to have best effects for me (better sleep,adaptogenic,calmer). 300 mg shoden makes me feel like a zombie. Great if you want to get over your ex hahaha.

 

[Ateam2023]

i agree i have some 450 mg ash from Now foods with 11% withanolides per , and that crap had me so groggy and lazy to get out of bed , i haven't lasted but 2-3 nights and was like f this i dont like feeling groggy in the am,