Some doubts about ashwagandha

[faxmulder]

Hi guys,

I’m considering starting a trial with ashwgandha (KSM-66) for handling mild anxiety, worrying and overthinking/rumination. I hope it helps also with focus and brain fog issues.

I’ve seen some experiences of people getting **gyno** after extended usage. Is it a real risk?
I’ve taken bloodworks and except for low Vit D and luteinizing hormone (LH), the other hormones are in range.

In order to prevent this potential side effect should I stack ash with an anti-aromatase and/or P-5-P, to prevent prolactin or estrogen raises?

Thanks for your help, as always!

 

[ValiantThor08]

Hi guys,

I’m considering starting a trial with ashwgandha (KSM-66) for handling mild anxiety, worrying and overthinking/rumination. I hope it helps also with focus and brain fog issues.

I’ve seen some experiences of people getting **gyno** after extended usage. Is it a real risk?
I’ve taken bloodworks and except for low Vit D and luteinizing hormone (LH), the other hormones are in range.

In order to prevent this potential side effect should I stack ash with an anti-aromatase and/or P-5-P, to prevent prolactin or estrogen raises?

Thanks for your help, as always!

I have taken three types of Ash now. KSM66, Sensoril, and now taking Shoden. I am very gyno sensitive, and Ash does not aggregate gyno or cause it to grow in me. I've taken upwards to over a gram of both KSM and Sensoril a day, with no issues. You may want to pick up P5P just for the benefits, and take 25 mg with zinc and magnesium before bed, and 25mg upon waking. I wouldn't worry about getting an AI, or expecting gyno, as you most likely will not experience any negative side effects.

 

[faxmulder]

I have taken three types of Ash now. KSM66, Sensoril, and now taking Shoden. I am very gyno sensitive, and Ash does not aggregate gyno or cause it to grow in me. I've taken upwards to over a gram of both KSM and Sensoril a day, with no issues. You may want to pick up P5P just for the benefits, and take 25 mg with zinc and magnesium before bed, and 25mg upon waking. I wouldn't worry about getting an AI, or expecting gyno, as you most likely will not experience any negative side effects.

thanks man, very interesting.

Have you ever experienced loss of motivation or anhedonia with ash?

Regarding interactions, I was wondering if I could combine ash with nigella sativa (black seed oil) in the future?
It seems that BSO could help with quite everything, in particular with hay fever and immune response modulation (I have an autoimmune disease). Don't know BSO interactions with aswagandha and whether it affects libido and/or testerone.

Thanks man

 

[ValiantThor08]

thanks man, very interesting.

Have you ever experienced loss of motivation or anhedonia with ash?

Regarding interactions, I was wondering if I could combine ash with nigella sativa (black seed oil) in the future?
It seems that BSO could help with quite everything, in particular with hay fever and immune response modulation (I have an autoimmune disease). Don't know BSO interactions with aswagandha and whether it affects libido and/or testerone.

Thanks man

Nope, have not experienced a loss of motivation with Ash. Perhaps the people that do experience negative side effects have very low cortisol production? No loss of motivation or libido for me.

 

[faxmulder]

Nope, have not experienced a loss of motivation with Ash. Perhaps the people that do experience negative side effects have very low cortisol production? No loss of motivation or libido for me.

Thanks man, do you have any experience in combining ashwagandha with black seed oil, sulbutiamine or other supplements?

 

[ValiantThor08]

Thanks man, do you have any experience in combining ashwagandha with black seed oil, sulbutiamine or other supplements?

No, never used those, but I don't suspect any negative interactions.

 

[faxmulder]

No, never used those, but I don't suspect any negative interactions.

Thanks man, all clear.

 

[thebigt]

Hi guys,

I’m considering starting a trial with ashwgandha (KSM-66) for handling mild anxiety, worrying and overthinking/rumination. I hope it helps also with focus and brain fog issues.

I’ve seen some experiences of people getting **gyno** after extended usage. Is it a real risk?
I’ve taken bloodworks and except for low Vit D and luteinizing hormone (LH), the other hormones are in range.

In order to prevent this potential side effect should I stack ash with an anti-aromatase and/or P-5-P, to prevent prolactin or estrogen raises?

Thanks for your help, as always!

might i suggest putting on your best headphones and listening to dark side of the moon, best cure for anxiety ever.

 

[tyga tyga]

If you have hesitations with ksm opt for rhodiola with at least 3% rosavin and 1-2% salidroside

 

[faxmulder]

If you have hesitations with ksm opt for rhodiola with at least 3% rosavin and 1-2% salidroside

Thanks man, does Rhodiola affect testosterone and/or libido? Do you think that it could also be possibile to combine ash and Rhodiola?

 

[N2ofusion]

Thanks man, does Rhodiola affect testosterone and/or libido? Do you think that it could also be possibile to combine ash and Rhodiola?

Sure. I’m sure there’s products out there that do this already.
Ashwaganda doesn’t really have the side effects you mentioned. It’s more of a thing where, if it doesn’t mesh with you, you’ll notice it immediately.

Currently I love the Nooghanda in Alpha Pump. Not sure how I came to love it, used to hate Swanson ashwaganda and Sensoril based on taking too high of a dose.

 

[tyga tyga]

Thanks man, does Rhodiola affect testosterone and/or libido? Do you think that it could also be possibile to combine ash and Rhodiola?

I haven’t noticed any difference in my Libido from rhodiola. Yeah, you could use both. I personally preferred sensoril over ksm-66. The higher % withanolides and whole plant worked better for me- didn’t notice anything from the ksm.

 

[tyga tyga]

Thanks man, does Rhodiola affect testosterone and/or libido? Do you think that it could also be possibile to combine ash and Rhodiola?

I haven’t noticed any difference in my Libido from rhodiola. Yeah, you could use both. I personally preferred sensoril over ksm-66. The higher % withanolides and whole plant worked better for me- didn’t notice anything from the ksm.