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Ashwagandha

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sunshinewithrain · 13/07/2023 15:26

Posting in AIBU for traffic .....

Has anyone ever taken it?

I tried it in recommendation for mood and energy levels and I swear it's making me feel depressed, sluggish, major brain fog.....😫

I've googled it and it does appear some people have an adverse reaction but obviously wanted to see if the wealth of knowledge that it Mumsnet have any opinions on it! 🤣

My partner has tried it and thinks it's marvellous I might add, but I really feel it should come with a health warning!!!!
I've tried taking it twice..... once was in the morning, then I next took it a few days later at night, but still felt awful and sluggish most of the following day despite a good sleep.

Opinions? Experiences???

OP posts:
Sprinkles211 · 13/07/2023 21:47

I wasn't a fan didn't seem to do alot for me compared to 5htp.

LittleMissHappiness · 13/07/2023 18:14

It might be an idea to see a kinesiologist to test for how well you respond to it. I wasn't responsive to it for some reason so other adaptogens that my body did respond to were suggested instead. Basically one size doesn't fit all.

Delatron · 13/07/2023 17:54

I swear by it for anti-stress/anxiety especially at certain times of the month. I take it in the evening though. I don’t think morning is a good time. If it’s not working for you another good adaptogen that is calming is holy basil.

For energy I take Schisandra. In the morning.

It’s probably a case of trial and error and working out what works for you. For example I never get on with CBD oil - supposed to be relaxing and helps you sleep and it did the opposite for me!

MotherofTerriers · 13/07/2023 17:48

I take it and find it very helpful. But I take it regularly every day - I think it takes a while to "settle down" so one or two tablets aren't going to have a helpful impact I think

whitemoonstone · 13/07/2023 17:44

I tried it and it made no difference to me at all.

Glitterandunicorns · 13/07/2023 15:48

I take it every afternoon and feel it helps me with anxiety and stress.
How much do you take, and in what form?

Ihatepickingausername3 · 13/07/2023 15:48

I didn’t feel much of anything taking it. It made no difference to me

OneTC · 13/07/2023 15:43

I have it frequently in tea and notice nothing particularly good or bad.

How much do you take?

Vegetus · 13/07/2023 15:28

I take it every night. Seems to help my anxiety levels but could just be a placebo. No adverse reactions anyway.