←  Brain Health

LONGECITY


The above is an ad! Advertisements help to support the work of this non-profit organisation. To go ad-free join as a Member.
»

some Ashwagandha side effects

faxmulder's Photo faxmulder 14 Jun 2019

Hi guys,

 

Considering the rave reviews here, I decided to add ashwagandha (Jarrow KSM-66) to my stack, i.e. fish oil, vit D3, Vit K2, NAC, spirulina.

 

It has been helpful in regards to anxiety and overthinking so I’d like to keep using it, however I encountered two side effects:

 

  • pimples (consider that I’ve never suffered from acne)

  • an increase in irritability, lower level of patience

 

Could it be related to ash’s effects on testosterone? What can I do to fix these issues? I’ve also read that extended use of ash could potentially lead to decrease in motivation, and anhedonia.

 

Did you experience this problem? Maybe should I pair ash with another adaptogen, or something “stimulating” such as B complex?

 

Thanks everybody!

Quote