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Ashwagandha and steroids

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So, you might have heard of Ashwaganda. A natural herb which has been researched extensively and proven to have awesome health benefits. I'm experimenting with it in regard to it being able to improve thyroid function and adrenal fatigue.

The thing is, it's an adaptogen which means it tries to create homeostasis in your body. Now when we are on steroids our bodies are far from homeostasis since our test levels are way to high, estrogen possibly out of whack etc. Could this aspect of ashwaganda have an negative impact on test levels for example (possibly lowering it to try and achieve homeostasis)? Or is that simply not possible because steroids are much stronger.

On the other sides I also see possitive effects of it being an adaptogen aswell.

giardap's picture

It does nothing for test when on cycle. But it increase test, proven, when off-cycle/natural.
See my forum in TRT/over 40's for more on how to use it to increase natural test levels. It's a fantastic herb.

Would love to read more of your updates on it over time.

giardap's picture

Oh no, sorry to hear that now. Crikey man, I havent experienced that myself with it.
how is the maker of the supp? not likely to have other stims in there are they?

kibby's picture

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No noticeable affects but just more alert

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Caeser's picture

More awake how?...Like a caffeine high?...A modafinil high?...Clear minded?...Better rested?...More focused?...are you taking other supplements that could cause a similar feeling or enhance this feeling?
When do you take it?...AM? PM?...
What’s your dosages?

kibby's picture

I'd compare it to modafinil mate......no stimulant affect but just more alert

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johnmarshall12's picture

Ashwagandha is an herb that has been used for thousands of years. It is known to have numerous health benefits. I used it years ago with Tribulis Terrestis and the combo was excellent for boosting Testosterone levels(if you're not on cycle). What it will do if you re on cycle may be greatly diminished!

Caeser's picture

What are it’s numerous health benefits?...
And what aspects could be “greatly diminished” if used on cycle?

johnmarshall12's picture

Lowers blood pressure and adrenaline, and boosts natural test levels. A cycle of Test will negate all these things.

Caeser's picture

Riva, thank you for the response. I’m familiar with Ashwagandha, I use Ashwagandha. I’m challenging the basic answers...of “it’s good”...”thumbs up”....”makes my brain feel gooder”...this does nothing for the community. Nobody learns anything...and neither of these gents above actually answered your question.

Being that it’s an adaptogen...your body will only use what it needs. With that said, I doubt anyone can answer your question definitively... the best answer was below: to get bloods on cycle when taking ashwagandha and when not taking it...and you’ll see how it’s affecting thyroid & LH/FSH & cortisol.

Caeser's picture

So the real issue is that you are fatigued?...
You’re taking ashwagandha to assist...but don’t want it to interfere with your cycle.
I highly doubt that ashwagandha will interfere with AAS...I have never heard of this, or experienced it...
Again, bloods always the best first step towards getting answers. The fatigue could be from a variety of factors.
Good luck.

giardap's picture

You are advising him NOT to improve thyroid function and adrenal fatigue with a herb which has rpoven health benefits???

Did you bang your head or something??