Ashwagandha - Summary

[h=2]Summary: Should I take Ashwagandha?[/h][FONT=&quot]We can summarize this analysis as following:[/FONT]

• Ashwagandha is an ancient herb from the class of adaptogens and can be taken by everyone except the persons with different pathologies or conditions mentioned above.

• The average dosage to take per day isn’t certified by anyone but mostly 500 mg of WS root didn’t report many adverse effects.

• It can help you lose weight and sleep better in an indirect way by regulating your cortisol levels and therefore helping you to cope with stress.

[FONT=&quot]In conclusion, although the results from these reviews are quite promising for the use of Ashwagandha as a multi-purpose medicinal agent, several limitations exist in the current literature. While ashwagandha has been used successfully in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, more clinical trials should be conducted to support its therapeutic use. [/FONT]

I've heard about ashwagandha and what it does, but I haven't heard too many first-hand accounts. Anyone with experience using it?

I used it for a couple of months and it was a toss up. I may add it back in and pay closer attention to how I am feeling.

I started taking this stuff to help lower my cortisol levels. Waiting on my next blood test in a few weeks to see if it's helped out in that category. However I will say this, it has helped me sleep better at night. I take this in combination with ZMA before I go to bed and it helps. Noticeably.

May add it back at night and see how it helps me sleep.

I think I'll look more into this. I constantly have issues sleeping. I'd love to get off Ambien completely. I've been able to wean down to 5mg on the Ambien, but I haven't been able to get any further. I use melatonin and valerian root, magnesium, sometimes also with 5-htp as well. The problem is, I can be really tired and use those substances and get really sleepy, but my brain just won't shut off. Ambien has been the only thing that will give me that final tip over the edge to finally sleep. Other medications like Belsomra don't work at all.

My wife has the same issues.