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Just started taking this yesterday. I don't know if it is a placebo effect but already feel more alert for some reason. 

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Another thing. I think I've had some of the best sleep I've had in ages since I've started taking this! lol

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On 3/15/2020 at 9:45 AM, dalsingh101 said:

Another thing. I think I've had some of the best sleep I've had in ages since I've started taking this! lol

Good stuff. I usually take this in smoothies but mostly in the summer.

Ashwaganda has many properties and it's effective at lowering cortisol levels. This is both with cortisol level high due to physical demand(working out) and non-physical psyche(stress).    

Good sleeping you've noticed makes sense because if you had higher cortisol levels then sleep pattern would be disrupted.

I've not particularly noticed the 'more alert' with myself but that's probably because i have other things for brain and focus.  However,  since you have noticed it, then i would utilizee that property and take dose prior to workouts to help maintain focus-stamina and also post  workout or muscle pumps in order to help with muscle recovery.    Ashwaganda also helps boost testosterone levels so it will help reap positive results, especially for over 40's men.

 

 

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14 hours ago, Sat1176 said:

Where you get this stuff from?

You can get it online, but I got mine from a local Sri Lankan supermarket. 

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7 hours ago, Lucky said:

with these super-foods, you have to be a little careful from overseas products.  Many indian imports have been found to contain levels of mercury, lead and arsenic.   I usually try and go for USDA, organic and Non-GMO certified labels wherever possible.   

Yeah, I read that. I mean, I heard even some of the ahmm masalay we get can have higher levels of heavy metals. 

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7 hours ago, Guest Okay said:

I take Ashwangda as well and I notice a deep sensation of calm. Apparently it’s great for testosterone levels as well.

I REALLY noticed it when I first started taking it, but I think the effect gets less pronounced when you continually take it. Might need to cycle on and off? Take it every few days or something? 

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18 minutes ago, H908 said:

Can you take it in pill form

yeah, I take the powder (because it's cheaper) but you can get pills. Check out Amazon. 

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46 minutes ago, H908 said:

I have aswagandha pills that have the root extract and powder in them

How you finding them? 

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16 hours ago, H908 said:

 

Just started. Will update later. Shoud i take them daily or by cycle

Try them as per instructions on the pack for a week, and see how you go. I do find they can give you 'cotton  mouth' sometimes. A dry mouth. So up your general  water intake too. 

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On 4/14/2020 at 10:14 AM, dalsingh101 said:

Try them as per instructions on the pack for a week, and see how you go. I do find they can give you 'cotton  mouth' sometimes. A dry mouth. So up your general  water intake too. 

Yea it def makes your mouth dry. But i feel like some pain is alleviated. I run so i usually have sore legs and feet.ive been feeling a bit better. 

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8 hours ago, H908 said:

Yea it def makes your mouth dry. But i feel like some pain is alleviated. I run so i usually have sore legs and feet.ive been feeling a bit better. 

I think it's the lowering of cortisol that makes inflammation/pain go away?

 

Plus I notice that it can give you the 'munchies' as well. So if you're overweight you might want to be careful, but if you want to put weight on, it might help. 

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12 hours ago, dalsingh101 said:

I think it's the lowering of cortisol that makes inflammation/pain go away?

 

Plus I notice that it can give you the 'munchies' as well. So if you're overweight you might want to be careful, but if you want to put weight on, it might help. 

I havent been feeling that but yea a feeling of relaxation. Like i can lay down without staying alert

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Just finished my first jar. 

 

Will now cycle off for a month.

 

Personal review: 

 

What it helped me with:

 

It definitely seems to work as a relaxant, and helps to get deep sleep, so I'd say it would be useful for anyone having insomnia issues. A teaspoon stirred in warmish milk before bed is great for this, otherwise take it with warmish water in the day.

It also seemed to help my body recover from training, with less soreness which can be explained by it's cortisol lowering effects. As people have noted, it does seem to dehydrate, so extra water is essential.    

 

Would use it again (already bought another jar), but will cycle it as mentioned earlier. 

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These days I'm having about a teaspoon of soaked (overnight) fenugreek seeds (methi) with a tiny bit of ashwaganda - as in the tip of a teaspoon, I think small doses of ashwaganda serve me better. I have this like 3/4 times a week. So on and off.  

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