I had been hearing about Ashwagandha for a while, and to be honest, I was skeptical of its rave reviews, as I thought it was very easy for someone to believe they were benefiting from its consumption while actually experiencing a placebo effect.

I am generally an anxious person, but combined with a very demanding job, my daily stress easily hits the red zone. It should be noted that I have not been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder or anything similar, as my symptoms allow me to be functional. Nevertheless, stress significantly reduces the quality of my daily life.

So I thought, why not give it a try? What do I have to lose? I take one tablet every night, combined with rhodiola, which I take in the morning for focus and alertness. I am about a month into using it, and I find that daily symptoms like waking up an hour earlier than the alarm and morning diarrhea (which is not due to other factors but to stress, according to medical assessment) have almost disappeared. Yes, I might still wake up earlier than the alarm, but not by an hour. Also, during the day, in moments when I used to catch myself getting anxious, I find that I am much calmer. I don't know if this is due to Ashwagandha, rhodiola, or their combination, but I feel much better. There is a slight emotional "numbness," but I haven't noticed it affecting the positive emotions, which I continue to feel and express without difficulty.

I will continue taking it and will return to my review after going through the recommended break period of about 2-3 months of use for 2-4 weeks to prevent tolerance and a decrease in effectiveness.

It is not possible for an herb like Ashwagandha to be rated with less than 5 stars, especially by people who are allergic to it without even knowing it. Specifically, in the Solanaceae family. Inform yourself before taking any supplement, especially if it is herbal. Ashwagandha is the most powerful herb in Ayurveda, and for good reason. Many studies have been conducted on its benefits. Firstly, it is classified as an adaptogen, meaning it has the ability to enhance the body's ability to cope with stress by significantly reducing cortisol levels and protein movements related to stress. It significantly increases maximum oxygen consumption in athletes and non-athletes during training and subsequently muscle strength. It has been used in mental patients for cognitive impairment, specifically in schizophrenic disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. It increases mobility and the number of spermatozoa by increasing testosterone and DHEA-s, a sex hormone that plays a role in its production. It reduces blood glucose, blood lipids, hemoglobin A1c, and insulin in diabetics. It reduces significant inflammatory markers, interleukin 6 and 10, CRP (C-reactive protein), and TNF-a (tumor necrosis factor A), which plays a central role in inflammation and is involved in almost all autoimmune diseases. Its benefits in cognitive functions, specifically executive function, attention, reaction time, and performance in cognitive tasks, have also been proven. This is why I personally use it from time to time, during exam periods and high-pressure situations as a student.

Who CANNOT take Ashwagandha. Those who are allergic to Solanaceae, as mentioned earlier, those who have problems with their thyroid, those who have autoimmune diseases in flare-ups, and those who have liver insufficiency.

As you can understand, as with ALL supplements, whether specific or herbal, it is not possible to expect all these to happen in a short period of time.....you cannot take Ashwagandha for one or two months and expect results. All of the above happen after long-term use.

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