Ashwagandha
Adaptogen that helps reduce cortisol and stress. May improve strength, recovery and testosterone levels.
What is it for?
💡 Absorption: KSM-66 and Sensoril are the most studied extracts. Take with food.
⚠️ Caution: Do not use during pregnancy. May interact with thyroid, diabetes and blood pressure medications.
Recommended doses
Range: 500 – 900 mg
KSM-66 extract
Range: 300 – 900 mg
Standardized KSM-66 extract
Interactions with other supplements
Both affect serotonin. Start with low doses if combined. Watch for serotonergic symptoms.
Complementary adaptogens. Rhodiola for daytime energy, ashwagandha for nighttime relaxation.
⚕️ Medication interactions
Ashwagandha may stimulate the thyroid and alter T4 levels.
→ Monitorizar función tiroidea. Consultar endocrino.
Additive sedative effect with benzodiazepines.
→ Reducir dosis. Consultar médico.
Ashwagandha has a sedative effect that can potentiate the action of benzodiazepines, causing excessive drowsiness.
→ Reducir dosis de ashwagandha. No conducir ni manejar maquinaria pesada. Consultar psiquiatra.
🏥 Contraindications
Ashwagandha puede estimular la función tiroidea, agravando el hipertiroidismo.
→ Evitar en hipertiroidismo no controlado.
Ashwagandha estimula el sistema inmune, lo que puede agravar condiciones autoinmunes.
→ Consultar con reumatólogo o inmunólogo.
📚 Scientific references (3)▼
Revision sistematica de RCTs. Evidencia moderada de aumento de testosterona en hombres, especialmente en combinacion con ejercicio de resistencia.
RCT doble ciego. 240mg/dia de extracto estandarizado redujo significativamente ansiedad, cortisol matutino y mejoro calidad de sueno.
RCT con KSM-66. 300mg dos veces al dia durante 60 dias redujo cortisol serico significativamente (p=0.0006) y puntuaciones de estres vs placebo.
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