AIBU to ask if ashwagandha is safe beyond three months?

[Pinkladies99]

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I have been taking ashwagandha for the last few weeks and have certainly noticed an improvement in my mood, reduced anxiety, feel more balanced somehow; however I read you can only take for 3 months as it could affect liver.

Is this correct?

What’s that?

vv quick google suggests the 3 month thing is because effects of long term use is unknown. It suggests speaking to your GP so I would probably do that before the 3 month deadline and see what they suggest.

Alternatively you could consult a herbalist.

Thank you. It is a shame as it has been great for menopausal anxiety. I just feel calmer.

@Pinkladies99 I take it and love it. I've taken it daily for the last 2 years. In that time, i've come off it for 1-2 weeks twice. I do not have any side effects.

It really is a game changer for some people. I would be wary of scare mongering. Have your GP check your liver a few times a year if you choose to stay on it at the suggested dose for longer than 3 months.

Thank you. It is great. I will speak to the GP about it.

This is my industry, it’s perfectly fine to take continuously.

There was a study which came out earlier this year with intake over 12 months showing no adverse effects.

Can anyone recommend a brand? How do you take it? This sounds like something I need!

I started taking it about a month ago and then stopped due to reading this online. I'm not sure Mumsnet can give you the answer you're looking for OP but I wouldn't take the risk and so plan to "cycle" it eg 2 months on, one off but I'm not even sure that's sufficient.

I've got nutrition geeks. It's tablets.

lion mane root is good for mood as well

I find that if I take it too long I start to lose my enthusiasm for things, especially exercise as I don't get the same dopamine hit. So I don't take it as a regular daily supplement. However due to factors outside my control, I work out late in the evening a couple of times a week and sometimes am so buzzing from that it interferes with my sleep, and ashwagandha calms me right down.

I had a look at this but I am also on Sertraline, Quetiapine and Amitriptyline and it said there was a risk of serotonin syndrome. Anyone have info on this? Or if it is safe to take. X

Interesting. Thought I found the solution to my problems; but I guess everyone reacts differently

That is great to hear

I take this one

www.amazon.co.uk/Organic-Ashwanghanda-Supplement-Certified-Association/dp/B07ZZ8RGQH/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_pp?crid=1ZVVR9RLBDW31&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eDWxQosCY16IjoSz-sxFowiWc4lIhCYt9fi2NT_h-nsYp8iZ7X6iYBpILvHDguHraXAnzpH7yQV-_4j3KJ_VYHk73Ec3xfKFxsJYooFvugIAT8C4jQoRIayS5cIfQC1_2ptvsZqmp-LrFhyALzp0l2Xef14UR7u6PLqXf_dT1x0RANMtsPIByT6pxO9wuOWvp0ZhZ1vv0fiiwKuPsC1F-g.bYk19ilxqDHvshjZsCIquRketuenm66LYf8wZT50vT0&dib_tag=se&keywords=ashwagandha&qid=1777291102&rdc=1&sprefix=as%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-3