Anyone take the common Ashwagandha, Rhodiola and/or Bacopa as part of their pre-workout stack? I know Ash in particular has data on boosting anaerobic performance, and the other two help with focus, albeit long-term more so than acute. My concerns are the cortisol lowering effects, as I understand that the transient cortisol spike during a workout is favorable?
I have tried the addition before, and haven't noticed much other then maybe a calming affect that could have taken away from the workout. But I haven't tried it enough to make a conclusion.
Thoughts?
I have tried the addition before, and haven't noticed much other then maybe a calming affect that could have taken away from the workout. But I haven't tried it enough to make a conclusion.
Thoughts?