Wellness

[Sweetbay magnolia]

Just curious: if you take ashwagandha, how you would describe the positives (or negatives, if you discontinued use).  Of course I understand this is subjective!  I am not relying on this as medical advice!  Curious.

[pdlinda]

I have taken Ashwagandha for over 3 years and have only positive things to say about it.  Nothing negative. 

I take it before bed and it assists me greatly in getting a good night's sleep. 

It was recommended to me by my Integrative Medicine MD PCP as an aid for my insomnia.

I wouldn't think of discontinuing it as I have had no negative side effects.

[Sweetbay magnolia]

Thank you very much, @pdlinda .  I hope my findings are positive as well; I'm going to start taking it.

[Effie54]

I took it for a good while (a year, I think), and honestly felt no difference at all. I tried several different brands as well. I think it's like CBD, it works for some people, and others just don't feel the benefits.

[Sweetbay magnolia]

Thanks for the input, @Effie54 !  There does seem to be discussion of formulation (with or w/out black pepper, etc) and strength.  I may have to play around with it.

I have noticed different effects with different brands in other supplements.  We'll see, and again, thanks for sharing your experience.

[Growing]

My sister loves it and says it helps her focus her mind. But for me, it gives me a headache. Have tried several brands and they all do this. Go onto The Vitamin Shoppe website or Dr Mercola website and see what brands and strengths they have. Or go to a local health food shop.

[Harpa]

I've been taking this for some months. I notice the biggest difference in a good night's sleep, and in getting there.

And anything to add to antioxidant protection - I'm all in.

[FLgardener]

I had a very bad reaction to this. I suffer from moderate depression and chronic insomnia.

I tried a rather expensive and well reviewed potent brand from Amazon. After a couple of weeks on it, I was overcome by daily crying episodes that went on for hours. My PCP didn't think ashwagandha was the cause, but after I stopped taking it, the constant crying went away.

[SandGirl]

I like to use it and I also take 1/2 dose of Maca 5 days a week (give my body a break with supplements) I am PeriMeno and this is very helpful to me

[Alexa6352]

@Sweetbay magnolia  I've been taking the Ashwagandha Gummies by Goli for about a little over a month and I can truly say that I am sleeping 100% better. A real deep sleep. I don't think it's coincidental...So,I am attributing it to the Ashwagandha gummies.I also take the ACV Gummies by Goli..love them too!