What is Ashwagandha? The Top Benefits & If You Should Take It

What is Ashwagandha? The Top Benefits & If You Should Take It | Myprotein

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Our expert in nutrition reveals what Ashwagandha is, where it comes from and how it can benefit you; from controlling stress levels to helping weight loss.
Ashwagandha is thought of as an adaptogen. What does adaptogen mean? It means they're really useful herbs! Adaptogens have a broad, non-specific effect and work on multiple body systems at once. Katie Brown, product developer at Myprotein talks about the top 6 reported benefits.
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Chapters:
00:00 - What is Ashwagandha?
01:07 - Thyroid Health & Ashwagandha
01:42 - Weight loss & Ashwagandha
01:57 - Stress Levels & Ashwagandha
02:23 - Sleep & Ashwagandha
02:53 - Physical performance & Ashwagandha
03:22 - Testosterone & Ashwagandha
04:13 - Any more Ashwagandha questions?
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@MyproteinOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

got anymore questions on Ashwagandha? make sure to leave them in the comments below 👇 find out how sleep can play a key role in your progress with training goals 👉kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pt14eJNivZq5Y4k.html

@charilynn6647 Жыл бұрын

Please mention it's not good for people with a bleeding problem.

@elibryant2739 10 ай бұрын

What if i have no testosterone problems will it affect me?

@kdd3925 Жыл бұрын

I have used this to help with stress from when my grandson passed away. It has helped me tremendously.

@kategould6140 Жыл бұрын

im sorry for your loss

@MatthewSchroeder-fk7dp Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm glad it helped you. Sending love

@donnagarner6007 Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️

@TheOfficialStealz 11 ай бұрын

I hope u find true peace and happiness 🙏🏾

@barneypivnick4513 Жыл бұрын

They failed to mention that you are to cycle off it one week or day for every two weeks or days to avoid the "Grey Zone" period (anhedonia). That is where the user experiences a loss of emotion if supplementation continues uninterupted for over two weeks. Please take note..

@shadypielover Жыл бұрын

This is the only reason I need it, if this doesn’t kill my emotions, there is no point.

@reuterbulotano4299 Жыл бұрын

@@shadypielover who hurt u bro 💀😭

@shadypielover Жыл бұрын

@@reuterbulotano4299 😭😭 I don’t wanna talk about it

@denis.gtdscu Жыл бұрын

@@shadypielover same man..

@MotivationJunctionHQ Жыл бұрын

@@shadypielover literally besides the testosterone and physical/gym benefits, thats the only reason i started.

@Pax2023 Жыл бұрын

Whenever a study is mentioned there should be a citation to the study so viewers can get more information.

@yazanburghol8888 Жыл бұрын

I will give you that Sir, Ashwaganda is a super herb which gives amazing results BUT, it awakes your auto immune diseases, your joints maybe start hurting so bad from rheumatism, auto immune system may start attacking your thyroid, etc. In my case, my thumb joint started to hurt so bad and my right hand elbow Muscular ligament was also hurting so bad. My thyroid took some hit and i dont know what else. The dangerous part that all these symptoms where never identified by doctors as an ashwaganda side effect and they were giving me pain killers and muscle creams. BE CAREFUL! I stopped it after very long research that made me diagnose and understand what happened. Btw I used 600 mg and reduced to 200 mg and same has happened. I hope this gave some realty as maybe everyone in the comments talked about the good side but it will take them sometime to relate the new symptoms with the ashwaganda

@ProtossExecutor100 Жыл бұрын

I've been taking it for a week now. So far it dulls my stress pretty well and I've noticed I'm a lot calmer. I've noticed the same physical effects at the gym. Definitely recommend if you need to relieve stress in a lot of different ways.

@mohrs9165 Жыл бұрын

What mg are you taking?

@ChipEzii Жыл бұрын

bamboozled

@farhanbaig678 Жыл бұрын

Dose?

@jocelynvasquez4260 Жыл бұрын

Which brand did you take and how much capsules did you take? I’ve taken around 8 brands and all did nothing for anxiety I took 1 then 2 then 3 then went up to 12 caps with each brand and did not lower anxiety or improved my sleep.

@farhanbaig678 Жыл бұрын

Korean ginseng tho, it does something for memory and gaba. I take korean ginseng and tumeric together, and matcha. My mind can move forward forward through

@theresalawrence1269 Жыл бұрын

Starting Ashwagandha today, for a few reasons. Thank you for helping me understand this herb.

@estrusdavis4960 Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah, I want to give it a try ASAP!!

@katiepickrell9620 Жыл бұрын

I have been taking Ashwagandha for a few weeks now! I used to be severely shaky, and now my hands are much more steady!! Im finally able to work on my clients comfortably and confidently.

@MyproteinOfficial Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@aankarnamah9020 Жыл бұрын

Thsnk you for all information 🙏

@mattfitzpatrick4008 Жыл бұрын

I've been taking high doses for my anxiety for 3 weeks now. It's definitely been helpful.

@bethazzawi7325 11 ай бұрын

What's the dose you're having

@mattfitzpatrick4008 11 ай бұрын

@@bethazzawi7325 it varies. Some days just 400-900. Some days I'll bump up to 3k mg.

@fayeandrews2974 8 ай бұрын

@@bethazzawi732532 thousand brah

@strawberrymilkshake5419 Жыл бұрын

same this helps me in my stress and anxiety .. after 2weeks of taking..

@jdprice3043 6 ай бұрын

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

@susanmason6476 Жыл бұрын

Going to give it a go

@fynewhine3136 10 ай бұрын

I love that accent🙌 as soon as i heard it, i subscribed. And... i learnt a lot

@CottonFist Жыл бұрын

Gave me a rapid heartbeat when I first started taking it, but after a few weeks I'm alot more relaxed in general.

@dismahusername8309 Жыл бұрын

i’ve seen u comment this exact same thing on another ashwaghanda video

@skinnysenpai Жыл бұрын

Same here...made me feel weird for some time but it went away. but i think it just takes time to get used to it

@gibbo6914 Ай бұрын

@@dismahusername8309 hahahah

@aquarius113 Жыл бұрын

hi does it help with sleep issue?i had trouble sleeping so in trying hard not to take prescription pill everydy

@theubcr2pbc863 Жыл бұрын

Great Job

@EmiHyogo Ай бұрын

thank u for good explanation its hekp so much

@sweetchinmusic3 Жыл бұрын

Namaste, I am grateful that the ancient wisdom of India and Hinduism (System of Ayurvedic medicine) is appreciated and adapted all over the world now 🙏🏼

@vrutantshah7218 Жыл бұрын

But western media dislikes Modi and Hindus. They favour Muslims & Islam.

@moatazamr2358 2 жыл бұрын

interesting how this channel's content is really high quality but they don't get much views.

@jadeeybaby Жыл бұрын

They probably don’t promote/market the account

@zuhaibhussain6920 Жыл бұрын

Can I stakx it with GH X?

@jopadjr 11 ай бұрын

2.8k+..Thanks. Yes, will give it a go.

@christophersaunders4664 2 жыл бұрын

Can you provide links to the studies on testosterone production/muscle fatigue/etc?

@rybread5718 Жыл бұрын

You may be able to find it if you go onto Google scholar. If I get around to it, I'll send you the links.

@jeaninemehran1814 Жыл бұрын

It’s helpful. I noticed. It’s never 💯, but close 😊

@timcave5736 Жыл бұрын

Have been taking this daily for 1 week Considerable decrease in my stress and anxiety Increase in positive mood and outlook. Highly recommend

@kontial 8 ай бұрын

Is it ok to take it together with lexapro? Any answers pls

@freshiigaming9460 2 жыл бұрын

Make a video about L-carnitine please

@naomidominiquemarcelo5380 Жыл бұрын

Been taking Goli gummies Ashwaganda for 4 consecutive days now and the results are amazing for me. I feel more at ease and it almost has the same effect as melatonin. But overall, would definitely recommend ❤️

@sheilaxheng Жыл бұрын

hi! i'm planning to buy the Goli gummies too! how many capsules do you take per day and at what time of the day do you take it?

@brittanypaige5088 Жыл бұрын

I take 4 goli a day. 2 at 11 and 2 at 7. I take them to open and close my eating window!!

@rosemarietolentino3218 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if this is okay with Macca root?

@adamperez2943 Жыл бұрын

She said it right but they put "hypothyroidism" which is decreased thyroid levels

@JennaHollyPain Жыл бұрын

How many MG for anxiety/stress?

@NormaGuyadeen 3 ай бұрын

Yes I useing it working good

@teecee3143 2 ай бұрын

go physical performance, when should the supplement be taken? after training or before sleep?

@ravichristian6364 10 ай бұрын

very good

@coolsweatz 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about Sea Moss please lots of people talking about it online

@johnespinoza1513 Жыл бұрын

I use sea moss it's great

@lilianflynn1876 Жыл бұрын

I've been taking ashwagandah since my stroke a few months ago

@geordantjonkonjoen6726 Жыл бұрын

In the video i hear her say hyperthyroidism(overactive thyroid, also what she is describing) and the word hypothyroidism pops up (meaning underactive thyroid). Very confusing. Which is it then?

@mjjone1 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@leonchavarria2707 2 ай бұрын

I heard of this herb and one of the AED's I take helps GABA so I get enuff sleep, tho I'm frustrated as I have anxiety and can't focus on what I want....I try but stress kicks in and makes it harder. I'd like find out about.... have there been studies for people with my disability. Memory is a drag with'short term memory'. I think this mite help but I'm not looking for a cure (the VNS helps a lot) I would like to get rid of General Anxiety Disorder.

@deemelody2396 2 ай бұрын

MYPROTEIN!! PLEASE can you give me a link to the study that said Ashwaganda LOWERED thyroid hormone? Elsewhere, I am seeing it said that Ashwa RAISES thyroid hormone, & now I am very concerned!! This could also be VERY dangerous to those who have HIGH thyroid hormone to begin with, if it actually Raises it! TIA.

@pacarter7169 Жыл бұрын

Having seen a few videos… this supplement is more beneficial for women; Though it seems to affect men in somewhat negative fashion, it seems best to take it in smaller size dosage. I personally make my own vitamin mix like an alchemist.

@trequanbrown643 Жыл бұрын

Sounds bias

@dennyajere6811 9 ай бұрын

I am beginning today. One capsule daily. I will let you know with an update in a week or so.

@sheilhashfaq Жыл бұрын

Hi there are many different kinds of Ashwagandha which is best for muscles or body, mens sexual prolonging and hardness?

@hamzaelsaid1325 Жыл бұрын

I only felt to be understanding when she endly said anxiety and stress

@glenngilbert7389 Жыл бұрын

I've just started using it for anxiety but it's still early days. I'd be interested to see if it significantly controls my anxiety and heightens concentration as a result. The other effects mentioned in this video would also be interesting to monitor.

@ellie9975 Жыл бұрын

how have you found it so far?

@glenngilbert7389 Жыл бұрын

@@ellie9975 It's still early days - let's see after a couple more weeks and I'll leave a comment here

@justmultidimensional1759 Жыл бұрын

@@glenngilbert7389 hey. How have you been? Is it working? Any side effects?

@glenngilbert7389 Жыл бұрын

@@justmultidimensional1759 Well I'm not being very consistent with it. I'll start again next week with one a day and let you know.

@are_you_cola5950 Жыл бұрын

When to take?

@ladiablita1588 Жыл бұрын

I see people mentioning the benefits for the gym / testosterone , does the testosterone effect woman in a negative way tho ? any females here taking it and experiencing any negative side effect

@Lowress 2 жыл бұрын

We need that in stock all over the world asap!

@visualmodz5193 Жыл бұрын

Called Amazon mate

@Lowress Жыл бұрын

u are 3 months late bro!

@davidisaacson9328 Жыл бұрын

This stuff makes me hella groggy in the morning and into the afternoon. Stressballs de-stress+snooze is the brand. Directions say to take 2 gummies 30 minutes before bed. Glad I only took 1, so as to see what 2 might've gotten me. 2 would make me groggy all day I'd imagine.

@elainewinslow7334 Жыл бұрын

I am going to try ashwangandha for stress. Thank you for this information

@janepate Жыл бұрын

Have you heard of charlesmyco? He gat some psychedelic products, lion's mane and many more.

@janepate Жыл бұрын

@charlesmyco

@firelow 2 жыл бұрын

1:08 hyper or hypo? It sounds like hyper but its written hypo but she says higher than normal so it should be hyper 🤔

@peggyturner4844 Жыл бұрын

Yes, Hyper would be higher levels. Hypothyroidism is low thyroid levels.

@halfdanhararson3966 Жыл бұрын

This

@loaded504 Жыл бұрын

yes where do i get it

@MyproteinOfficial Жыл бұрын

here you go: www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/myvitamins-ashwagandha-ksm66-capsules/12335319.html

@khandave143 Жыл бұрын

Do the sleeping benefits work straight away or do i need to keep supplementing for few months before seeing benefits?

@heroboss9477 Жыл бұрын

I am thinking on testing it too and have talked to some friends who already take it. And they told me that they could feel all the inprovrments after 1 to 2 weeks

@ed2023first Жыл бұрын

I felt the benefits almost right away (1-2 doses) and I had tried a lot of different supplements for my chronic insomnia. my smart watch now tracks almost perfect sleep quality/cycle. So far, I am really blown away by the benefits

@rawshoot8035 7 ай бұрын

Of course well give it a go but ... how about the side effects can b happen in diffrent ppls ?

@MyproteinOfficial 7 ай бұрын

We have another video on this topic too ➡️ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/baqHqbmLt57KYnU.html

@Harun1995Ramic Жыл бұрын

Its been used for TOYSENDS of years

@tiranazava-r 2 жыл бұрын

I can't find it in the myprotein shop, can you send me link where can I buy it?

@MyproteinOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

hey, it's currently sold out on our website but keep an eye out for it coming back into stock!

@ninitube8592 Жыл бұрын

You can find it on iHerb

@gossipmongersaunt774 Жыл бұрын

You can find on Sunday natural

@richardbaker_0086 Жыл бұрын

Walmart

@jessishort Жыл бұрын

The adaptogen and the alien shot really had me 😂😂😂😂

@sonnyperalta495 2 ай бұрын

It is safe for Liver?

@klw3786 Жыл бұрын

Love the accent

@juliegagnon8576 Жыл бұрын

She only mentions men but Ive taken it and had a major rise in libido

@torototsupreme2346 Жыл бұрын

Best type of ashwaganda to take?

@Depresseddonut17 Жыл бұрын

Type KSM 66 type, it has more potency because it uses the root. 😊

@marcdeckard7064 Жыл бұрын

I've taken it for about a week and a half and so far, the only result, is that my wallet has lost weight.

@rachelgonzalez9410 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Your definition of hypothyroidism is incorrect. It is when your production of thyroid levels are LOWER than normal.

@rachaelhobman8048 Жыл бұрын

I took this as one-a-day high dose everyday for 5 weeks it did nothing, didn't help me sleep, didn't dull my stress or anxiety.

@artivism4068 Жыл бұрын

try the Gaia brand. they recommend 2 but i still take 1 and still feel a cumulative gradual effect on my perception, anxiety, stress, etc.

@timmorakinyo9529 Жыл бұрын

Exercise and ashwaganda is amazing antidote for lack of sleep and anxiety( anticpation for future) .

@aquarius113 Жыл бұрын

hi did u still.take it?I've insomnia thought of taking it but duno id.its helpful

@rachaelhobman8048 Жыл бұрын

@aquarius11 I dont still take it as it didn't help me personally. 5-HTP is great for insomnia, takes awhile as all natural herbs do but it helps with sleep

@rachaelhobman8048 Жыл бұрын

@Tim Morakinyo i exercise 6 days a week, a couple of weeks after taking ashwagandha i noticed a peek where my emotions were dummed down like i "didn't care" but it didn't last more than one-two weeks i kept on it for the extra week. I have read another comment you are supposed to cycle off it every 6 weeks but that was after i tried it...far too much effort for not really the best result im still looking for something else for anxiety

@freetobememe4358 Жыл бұрын

What the result of taking thyroid med with this.

@pisstaker5552 Жыл бұрын

None. I take Levo and have been taking Ashwa for months. I find it really levels everything out and less stressful. Also sleep a lot better.

@BM-of6dg Жыл бұрын

What about MDMA?

@omerazam6845 Жыл бұрын

Hypo and higher that normal really

@Vinaykumar-ug4gm Жыл бұрын

Ashwagandha is a fantastic fitness supplement for gym goes and athletes. I use the planet Ayurveda Ashwagandha capsule for my good health.

@MH-zr3re Жыл бұрын

Does it help with energy?

@Whiskeyman6276 Жыл бұрын

A very smart and beautiful woman

@musashate2659 Жыл бұрын

does it cause hair loss in men ,due to increas of DHEA

@richardbaker_0086 Жыл бұрын

Hair is overrated. 😅

@pimbrokken Жыл бұрын

I hope not. So glad my hair is gone

@p1nk606 2 жыл бұрын

Age recommended to use ?

@valveezy6672 Жыл бұрын

18 plus

@obamama4632 Жыл бұрын

@@valveezy6672why?

@OPPOA-kw7ny 7 ай бұрын

Hi . Can i know how long must one take? Ashwaganda tablet And for non-marriage men is it advised to consume? To help calm. And is there harm as the non marriage men not ejeculating sperm, any thus yet adding extra male hormones (testosterone) upon consuming ashwaganda will it harm them or can cause side effects to the organ? Thank you

@MyproteinOfficial 7 ай бұрын

Hi, we don't have this question fully answered across our videos, I'm afraid but we do have some more videos on the topic and hopefully can add some more light onto Ashwagandha in general: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rd-Jh8l7s7OVcaM.html & kzfaq.info/get/bejne/baqHqbmLt57KYnU.html

@richardokwoche3721 Жыл бұрын

I will never forget the day i came across Dr igho channel on KZfaq , I will always keep it memorable , Thank you Dr Igho on KZfaq, for helping me Enhance my penis naturally, in you , I hope to leave again because I feel more enhaned, thank you Doc

@JohnMyatt-ko5rz 4 ай бұрын

The herbal version of TA65.

@elizabethfraser2996 3 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@Omarisdabomb.c0m Жыл бұрын

Why does it say hypothyroidism is where the thyroid is overactive, then that’s HYPERthyroidism

@FIN86fi Жыл бұрын

🙂

@phoenixparadiso6434 Жыл бұрын

Ashwagandha helps with hypothyroidism which showed on her screen but she went on to describe hyperthyroidism… 🤷🏻‍♀️

@ChildofTMH144 9 ай бұрын

I thought I was the only one who notice it 😭😭

@albee.balcazar 2 жыл бұрын

be mindful about anhedonia caused by consuming ashwagandha continuously

@sparta942 2 жыл бұрын

What is it?

@mitchleigh2369 2 жыл бұрын

@@sparta942 no emotions basically

@steve00alt70 Жыл бұрын

@@mitchleigh2369 where are the scientific studies for this please

@mitchleigh2369 Жыл бұрын

@@steve00alt70 idk mate I was answering his question

@badmelll Жыл бұрын

@@mitchleigh2369 😂

@TravelTroveTube Жыл бұрын

You're delivering incorrect information in your videos! Case in point is that you're saying Hypothyroidism is when you have higher thyroid activity. Hypothyroidism is NOT higher activity but its actually lower thyroid activity!!!!!

@Geogaddii Жыл бұрын

The video editing is really aggressive, that “pop” sound effect is really repetitive and awful.

@gigul120g.d9 Жыл бұрын

you become patrick bateman

@Chris_Da_Prince Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@steve00alt70 Жыл бұрын

I thought ashwaganda was illegal

@izestt Жыл бұрын

Thought wrong

@emrebennett7572 Жыл бұрын

I thought Santa was real

@steve00alt70 Жыл бұрын

@@emrebennett7572 I ment smoking it

@mariaherradi8732 Жыл бұрын

@@steve00alt70 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Wtizreal 2 ай бұрын

Sorry hypthyroid is when thyroid is low not high

@tylerswatikin504 Жыл бұрын

I have no emotion taking this idk if it has something to do with my age because I’m 18 but I don’t feel a lot of emotion anymore.

@badmelll Жыл бұрын

I need it then lol

@tylerswatikin504 Жыл бұрын

@@badmelll it’s kinda bad because I find myself in situations where I’m supposed to laugh or feel sorry but I just don’t that may be a bad thing

@void6994 Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard the same I think it goes away after using it for a bit

@ProtossExecutor100 Жыл бұрын

It might affect you more heavily than expected. Try taking a smaller dose, it's supposed to relieve your stress and make you calmer, not dull your emotions.

@barneypivnick4513 Жыл бұрын

They failed to mention that you are to cycle off it one week or day for every two weeks or days to avoid the "Grey Zone" period. That is where the user experiences a loss of emotion if supplementation continues uninterupted for over two weeks..

@lafrikal4607 Жыл бұрын

Hypothyroidism ???? Not enough thyroid hormones.

@Emmanuel_Ramirez717 Жыл бұрын

Can I still drink alcohol while taking Ashwaganda?

@yazanburghol8888 Жыл бұрын

Haram hhh

@OhuneneS Жыл бұрын

@@yazanburghol8888

@ats-3693 9 ай бұрын

Ashwagandha has no interactions with alcohol, other the fact that drinking a lot of alcohol will probably just undo most of the positive effects of ashwagandha.

@Seven-ld9zv Жыл бұрын

3/4th through the video; "Ashwaganda is also becoming a go-to for MEN." lol as if saying something like "Vitamine C is great for human consumption!... And it's ALSO good FOR MEN." lol.

@Adam-M1 2 жыл бұрын

This made me too laid back. Stopped taking it.

@Shamir725 Жыл бұрын

Wait isnt that a good thing?

@badmelll Жыл бұрын

Really?

@barneypivnick4513 Жыл бұрын

@dghffjfd 5 ай бұрын

It's an ayurvedic medicine invented by hindus of bharat west should thank Hindus of bharat for giving them yog meditation ayurveda etc and teaching them spirituality