Current Events > i just ordered ashwaganda. anyone else ever try this stuff?

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its supposed to be a good anti-anxiety supplement

but you know

i heard it can fuck you up
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Hmm never heard of it
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its an herbal supplement. got it on amazon.

reddit's nootropic community loves it, but everything ive tried that they suggested doesnt realy do anything for me so i dunno anymore.
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Sounds like another "traditional" herb that doesn't actually do anything other than placebo

What are its effects with larger doses?
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Ive never tried any of these noo things that pop up every once in a while but I somehow feel like none of them are really gonna be that great
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SSJCAT posted...

What are its effects with larger doses?

More placebo
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SSJCAT posted...

What are its effects with larger doses?

dunno but heres some info

https://examine.com/supplements/ashwagandha/

Ashwagandha is an adaptogen. It is supplemented primarily for its ability to prevent anxiety. Ashwagandhas anti-anxiety effect is even synergistic with alcohol. It also shows promise for relieving insomnia and stress-induced depression. Ashwagandha can significantly reduce cortisol concentrations and the immunosuppressive effect of stress.

Beyond reducing stress levels, ashwagandha can improve physical performance in both sedentary people and athletes, as well as reduce Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Ashwagandha can improve the formation of memories, and may be able to treat Alzheimers disease, though more human evidence is needed before supplementation can be recommended specifically for Alzheimers.

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Tyranthraxus posted...

SSJCAT posted...

What are its effects with larger doses?

More placebo

I mean honestly thats what I would figure too I have a pretty cynical approach when hearing about these things but am not speaking from any personal experience
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