BRAIN DOCTOR reviews ASHWAGANDHA and best BRANDS
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- In this video, double board certified neurologist Neurogal MD discusses the human clinical evidence for Ashwagandha and also touches on safety and side effects of Ashwagandha.
Disclaimer:
This video is provided as an informational resource only, and does not create a patient-physician relationship. This video does not constitute medical advice and is not an alternative to medical advice from your physician. Please speak with your physician before starting any supplement.
This video does NOT represent a recommendation for these specific products.The brand info in this video is up to date as of May, 2022 (any data beyond this date is not reflected in this video).
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Ashwagandha on Stress and Anxiety:
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Lopresti AL, Smith SJ, Malvi H, Kodgule R. An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Sep;98(37)
Andrade, C et al. “A double-blind, placebo-controlled evaluation of the anxiolytic efficacy of an ethanolic extract of withania somnifera.” Indian journal of psychiatry vol. 42,3 (2000): 295-301
Choudhary D, et al. Body weight management in adults under chronic stress through treatment with ashwagandha root extract: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med. 2017 Jan;22(1):96-106
Langade D, Kanchi S, Salve J, Debnath K, Ambegaokar D. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Insomnia and Anxiety: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study. Cureus. 2019 Sep 28;11(9)
Salve, J. et al. Adaptogenic and Anxiolytic Effects of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Healthy Adults: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study. Cureus 2019
Chengappa KNR, et al. Adjunctive use of a standardized extract of withania somnifera (ashwagandha) to treat symptom exacerbation in schizophrenia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. J Clin Psychiatry 2018
Gannon JM, et al. Effects of a standard- ized extract of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on depression and anxiety symptoms in persons with schizophrenia participating in a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Ann Clin Psychiatry 2019; 31(2): 123-9.
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Cooley K, et al. Naturopathic care for anxiety: a randomized controlled trial
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Insomnia/Sleep
Cheah KL, et al. Effect of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract on sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis. 2021;16(9)
Deshpande A, et al. A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study to evaluate the effects of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract on sleep quality in healthy adults. Sleep Med. 2020;72:28-36.
Langade D, et al. Clinical evaluation of the pharmacological impact of ashwagandha root extract on sleep in healthy volunteers and insomnia patients: A double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study. J Ethnopharmacol. 2021 Jan 10
Memory/Cognition:
Choudhary D, et al. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) Root Extract in Improving Memory and Cognitive Functions. J Diet Suppl. 2017 Nov 2;14(6)
Remenapp A, et al. Efficacy of Withania somnifera supplementation on adult's cognition and mood. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2021 Nov 25;13
Tremendous video. This will help both myself and my patients. Keep it up.
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Did it help with your patients. 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. Gave it a week for each brand and nothing. Still looking for one brand to help with anxiety and sleep.
Hi... i have the Himalaya brand... is this good also?
Where can you get this product
Is it possible for u to make video about brahmi? Thank u
Just orderd some HQ Ashwagandha for my anxiety panic attack disorder and insomnja. Hopefully it works. I need it to work😂. I pray for all of you to overcome anxiety. We got this
did it work !!
@@suryasurya-ge1vw @surya surya i gues so. But i stopped after 1 month. Now 2 weeks off.
I realised i had to do whats necessary and had to stop being wesk. Face my fears and do exposure everyday!
My advice: understand what panic is. Gain real knowledge about panic and how to deal with panic. I did therapy and a course and the course helped me better. But thats me. CBT4PANIC.
After that do the exposure. Make a list of all your fears and rate them from easy to hard. Work your way up and gain confidence
AMEN AND THE SAME TOO YOU GOD BLESS YOU
@@vincentolivieri4468 Thank you for the advice. God bless you nd your family
@@suryasurya-ge1vw thankyou. You too. Hope you made some progress in your recovery journey
Thank you for the in-depth information. Having had 14 concussions and three skull fractures, I have suffered from migraines for over 35 years. Since I started taking Ashwagandha over a year ago, I haven’t had a single migraine. I sleep better at night and I find that my mood is more stable.
1 concussion was out of your control. The second concussion, we’ll be learned his lesson now. Goes on to get twelve more 💀
@@467076 all concussions are out of everyone’s control unless you intentionally ram your head into brick walls. Mine were from 16 years of playing hockey and having an older brother who watched too much professional wrestling on tv 🤦🏻♂️🤣
@@contextwithjohnmalone fair enough. I just know for me personally, had one severe brain injury, hospitalized for months, and then said, how about I don't put myself in situations where I ca hurt my head lol
@@467076 There was little public discussion about concussion and sport until the last two decades. A lot of people putting their kids in sport had no clue that american football, hockey and foorball/soccer(the sport where most concussions actually occur) could lead to chronic health issues
14 concussions sound a bit more. I first thought you were a boxer. You should've stopped doing hockey after the first, honestly.Your health is more important than anything else.
I’ve been taking this in gummy form for about a month now. The weight is just falling off, blood sugars so much lower, stress and sleep better. I swear, it’s just eating the extra cortisol in my system from a lifetime of high stress and anxiety. Thanks for the info!!
It made me lose weight too, and I did nothing different 😃
Hello, which gummy form have you been taking if you don’t mind my asking. I’ve only been taking a liquid tincture (Mary Ruth’s organic Ashwaghanda Root liquid drops) that kicks in within about 15-20 mins to help me fall asleep and get a good nights rest. I’m really interested in knowing due to the assisting with eliminating the extra cortisol. Thank you so much in advance.
How is it now?
@@FancyLegacy probably from Goli
I have just received my gummies!😁
This is utterly magnificent: a ten-minute concise literature review by someone who really knows how to evaluate research! Were I still teaching psychology, I would tell all my students to watch your channel. Please keep doing these videos!
Finally someone who actually sites their sources. Thank you. I’m sold on your content for that alone.
I love how she gives scientifically reviewed data. What a great service you provide. Thank you!
I wish there was more content like this, this is so grounded and professional! No BS and not trying to show this as a panacea.
This is not grounded in fact, but in distortions of the public defender system where attorneys were never paid. These lies are ungodly.
@BirbUp Seriously? Then if she's so professional, why doesn't she disclose her last name anywhere in any of her videos? What is she trying to hide if she is a legal medical doctor? All anyone knows about her is that she is allegedly named 'Anna', and she implies that she is a medical doctor who goes by the pseudonym, Neurogal.
Better sleep, easier falling asleep, lower cortisol, feeling almost no stress… and for me, also a HUGE effect on my manlyhood being hard as rock when needed (sorry too much info) 😅✌🏽
No, going to give it to my hubby. Thanks!
@@JustJulesAgain KSM66 kind. Horny Goat Weed also for very very very hard cock
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. Gave it a week for each brand and nothing.
@@tiktoktoe6705 I am using a brand called Swanson and it’s their “Full spectrum Ashwagandha” I take 2 capsules a day with my meal 😊
Hahah, Awesome ! Now im gonna get some ashwagandha too
I like how ayurveda medicines are getting recognized now after ages
For arthritis ayurveda is the best
Short, informative, unbiased, and straight to the point. Thank you for this video.
As a Social Worker I took a course in Statistics. In the course I leaned that "Significant" in statistical term can mean just slightly better than zero effect. When I hear someone say that a study showed product "X" to be "significantly" better than nothing or something else, i think that it may be as low as 1 or 2 percent better which statistically speaking is significant but not not really much of an improvement at all. It is interesting that when the term "significantly" is used it is hardly ever followed by the actual percentage of improvement. Aside from that, I loved the video and the information you provided. I had never heard of this product but will buy it and try it. Thanks for the video.
I am glad you made the point about statistical "significance." On first listening, it is easy to think this stuff is like a miracle. But these "significant" effects may be quite modest. Of course, even if they are modest, it would still be important to find an herb which has effects on so many body functions. I loved the video, but would like to hear a lot more details about the studies. Guess I will have to go the literature myself for that.
Insightful point, thanks for sharing.
Fantastic video! Love this tightly edited, scientifically solid piece. I’m a lawyer, and I value the opinions of trained experts such as yourself. Thanks for this!
Who cares? You're a lawyer. You're pompous. Maybe you need to go to school for tac and diplomacy...Mr Self righteousness you can learn alot from people that don't have degree.. Mr. I'm a lawyer. .
EXCELLENT!! RUclips REALLY needs more informational videos like this, genuinely objective review from a truly qualified expert.
Thank you so much for the kind comments and positive feedback! 🙏
I like the review, but a Neurologist is not a qualified expert a herbalist or N.D. with atleast 10 years of experience is a qualified expert.
@@1babysunI'd definitely trust an actual medical doctor, especially a neurologist, before I'd trust an herbalist! Some herbalists are like snake oil salesman! You go for one problem, and leave with a dozen supplements! No way!
@@neurogalmdDoes this product help men with their sex life?
Well spoken and straight to the point. No click bait ! Light and love from South Africa.
4:09 hi have you tried this?
Also from SA.
I have been taking this and l-theanine for a few days, I really feel it is working, i feel less stress and better overall.
Hope i am not imagining it :)
How u feeling still after 8 months of it?
I got highly suicidal from taking just 2 doses of the stuff, thou I generally have negative reactions to meds...it was so bad I do have to warn people about it.
probably placebo effect
Thank you so much for posting this video with clear science-based information! I'm a university professor in Canada and ashwagandha worked for me with stress and anxiety. I would be happy to see more videos about other products like: Bacopa, Rodhiola, etc. Thank you very much!
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. Gave it a week for each brand and nothing. Still looking for one brand to help with anxiety and sleep.
@@tiktoktoe6705 I took from Himalaya (Organic) brand. As ashwagandha is an adaptogen, it takes about two to three weeks for it to have maximum effect. I take it daily at 7:00 pm. 30 minutes before bedtime I take magnesium blisglycinate from Now (two capsules = 400mg) + 1000 mg of inositol from Life Extension. Magnesium together with inositol actually helps me sleep really well. If you try this combination, write after two weeks what the effect of this combination was. I am drug free thanks to this.
What brand ashwaghadha did you take?
@@irmaluciano1893 I took the Himalaya brand organic ashwagandha.
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This video was put together brilliantly. The content was delivered in a straight forward manner, studies were cited, and, crucially, you noted what type of studies they were. You've got MY like and subscription! ☺️
I used to add Ashwagandha in a shake before meeting people if I was feeling nervous about it.
And I'm still eternally grateful for your Butyrate video Anna
Thanks for sharing, Nick!!
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. Gave it a week for each brand and nothing. Still looking for one brand to help with anxiety and sleep.
@@tiktoktoe6705in the video, she explains that it could take 8 weeks to see results. She also said you needed to take a certain dosage.
@neurogalmd what about doing a video on the types of Ashwagandha... kms-66, Sensoril and Shoden... they all do different things. 🙏
This product works, as im using it now and i have noticed a lot of changes in stress, anxiety, sex drive etc, believe me it works.
Ashwagandha really works. Especially, it helps in reducing stress and anxiety.
Helo bro
i had and still have horrible witdrawals from it. Im a semi professional athlete, competing in two sports, spartan races and weighted pull ups, and i took ashwagandha for last 5 months, without thinking much of it. I liked the effects, and took 1000mg a day, which now i found out is waay too much. Last week i stumbled on Hubermans video explaining importance of Ashwa cycling, so i decided to come off for 14 days as advised, and hop back on it, but later with lower dose. Man... Next day, slight increased in anxiety, second day, spike in anxiety and elevated heart rate ( I run 30-40km a week plus heavy weight training, so my blood pressure and resting heart rate was always excelent) now my heart rate is at "relaxed" 85, sometimes 90 which is way to high for me, and whole day i have this crippling anxiety on a verge of panic attack. Today is day 5 off, and i feel like sh*t. Dont be stupid like me
Interesting. Are you saying the drug is addictive and once you start taking it, you can't stop- like a drug addiction?
shiet, im 3 weeks in and taking 900 mg per day! no effect at all so far!
I had no idea. Thank you for helping others by sharing your story!
Sounds like what I had on it...just didn't agree with me at all
@@KootBeartry lowering slowly,
And you can always do 5 days on 2 days off hope this helps
Thank You! I've wanted to try ASHWAGANDH, but haven't feel comfortable about the safety of specific brands, as well as potential risks. This will help with my clients as well.
one more thing to note some of these adaptogenic herbs including ashwagandha can have an opposite effect on some people, for various reasons e.g. over or under methylation. in my years I've noted quite a few people that can't tolerate these, and it makes their insomnia, anxiety, ocd and worse. but I've also seen it work wonders in others. Great video too. Thanks
I think I'm one of these people;
I don't have it less than 8 hours before bed.
I take it for energy, strength, and muscle building, for which it has a noticeable effect.
Also mood/outlook.
Have you ever thought about writing material for children about neurology, or doctors in general? I think it could be very impactful in terms of inspiration and awareness of neurology and other specialties. Maybe you could even create a character named Neurogal (and her colleagues) to provide explanations. I know even adults don't realize how many specialties and sub-specialties exist, and what their roles fully involve. I feel that your content can reach and benefit people of all ages.
What do you think Neurogal is? It's a character that purports to be a doctor explaining various Psych 101 concepts and coupled with a very brief and superficial literature review. In all fairness, she does advise potential users to consult their medical doctor before experimenting with Ashwaghanda. But a college student could have put the same presentation together.
Anna... I absolutely love your videos! I've been studying and researching herbology, virology, immunology, pharmacology, epidemiology, health and diet for over 50 years. Your insightful and well presented facts on your topics is very refreshing and simple. For this one on ashwagandha, your opinion on doses would have been nice. There is lots of "stuff" published on the internet and too much is just not based upon facts, clinical trials, peer reviewed research, and all the other important data necessary to ascertain a level of comfort when choosing the right supplement. Your excellent videos are very much appreciated! Thank you.
Dosages of age groups over 55 adults with high blood pressure and bad kidney would it help.praying for a natural remedy
I wish I could sleep my brain won't turn off at night what do I do 😢Help😢❤
Great video. Thank you for being so thorough, especially with the safety concerns and addressing who should not take it until speaking with your doctor. I love your straightforward videos.
What a fantastic overview
What about dosages?
Cycling ?
I’ve heard from Andrew Huberman that it should be 6 weeks on and two weeks off
But I’ll follow the 8 weeks of the study for effectiveness for stress related insomnia
Much gratitude
I’ll be following your channel carefully
Great... I used asvagandha many years for immunity boostng after my head injury and also balancing cerotonin level. I am from India. Thanks 🙏 for your episode ☺️
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. Gave it a week for each brand and nothing. Still looking for one brand to help with anxiety and sleep.
Ιam from Greece.... I have just started taking Aswagantha a month ago.. I think its really work!!!!!!?
@@tiktoktoe6705 i think that it start to work aftrer atleast one month
If you’re avoiding night shades veggies, take it easy on ashwaganda. It’s amazing but can backlash too if you have food sensitivities.
She said that.
I wish you had included dosing guidelines as it is the most difficult info to find. Thank you for this vital information.
Thank you! Finally a real doctor reviewing this supplement. I'm tired of naturopathic and chiropractic "dOcTOrs" making baseless claims.
I grew my own, I need a bigger garden for all my plants now
Thank you for this video. From my anecdotal experience it has worked for me by reducing anxiety. I no longer ‘worried’ as I laid down for sleep. I don’t know how, it just did. I’m 57 and in good health. You know when you have anxiety. The interesting thing is that you don’t know when you are not anxious. Only after a period of time, reflecting back, did I realize that. I do take breaks every 90 days for 2-3 weeks. Why? I don’t know. Just felt right.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
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. Gave it a week for each brand and nothing. Still looking for one brand to help with anxiety and sleep.
@@tiktoktoe6705you’re supposed to take around 5g for around a month or two before you feel anything
@@tiktoktoe6705 have you tried Gaia brand? I believe they have some of the highest quality herbs & they have been my go-to herbal company for years.
Thank you for this presentation.
I've been watching my waking up time change from 5:00 A.M to 2:00 A.M. since I retired a few years ago. I'm not sure what the change with my circadian rhythm means, but I've heard that cortisol may have that effect on sleep patterns. Also, I have made diet changes and stopped smoking cigarettes and drinking any alcoholic beverages. While living healthier and exercising daily, along with mainly drinking water all day, has made me feel better for the most part; I rarely get 8 hours sleep. I've tried ashwaganda before , a couple times because I slept a little deeper , but I didn't remember hearing about ashwaganda's ability to lower cortisol.
This presentation gives me an extra reason to benefit from ashwaganda and that's called lowering cortisol.
2 of the several brands available that you listed ,who have 'USP tested and approved' labels are for sale at one of my favorite herbal remedies stores. I purchased one of them yesterday and this video pop's up. Who'd a thunk it? Anyhow. I put this video in my 'Better Health' playlist. Now comes the investigation part where I make a choice of the available options from the best sources. It may take a while to collect personally accurate data pertaining to better sleep patterns and possibly even a little weight loss. I also plan on monitoring blood pressure and heart rate, since you mentioned it.
Also, the part about the absorption time of several weeks before ashwaganda's full affects can be felt, must be considered. I appreciate your dive into this rabbit hole ahead of me and all the research and the links to the other rabbit holes along the trail that you have followed before I got here. Toodle loo.
You mentioned liver toxicity, maybe educate people on how to avoid that by "cycling" use? Great video thanks
It's delicious with warm unsweetened almond milk, raw cacao and cinnamon
Sounds delicious!
Excellent. I’ve used it since 2016. It is truly a great herb when used properly.
Great to hear! :)
Hi do you still taking it? Do you have to take a break from it or no? Thank you
@@mouwlylee5014 It is always good to take a break from it. I'm taking a break from all supplements I've using
Ive been watching videos about Ashwagahnda all afternoon and this was the best one.
I was leary of a supplement that claimed to do so much, thank you for showing some papers backing some of them, and sharing brands you considered trustworthy.
I've taken all sorts of natural supplements; this is pretty much all I use now.
For strength & energy.
I love your straightforward, common sense - but rooted in science - explanations. Your input is a valuable resource. Therefore, I have Subscribed!
FANTASTIC video. Thank you for taking the time and the hard work it took you to make this video for all of us! I never write comments, but I had to on this 1! Thank you! Incredibly informative.
Never seen such a pretty doctor in my life before
Thank you for making an objective video on this supplement. I kept running into those that were just talking it up so they could sell their own brand. Also, none of them even cited studies either.
Anyways, you rock and Subscribed! :D
It is rare for "studies" to be performed on natural herbs... compared to pharmaceuticals or synthetics which are manmade and prone to be dangerous due to human error alone. Big Pharma needs studies that they usually pay for to get approval for use. The government can't approve what God already made nor can they permit, license or regulate what God made. Also, allopathic or licensed doctors cannot tell you chicken soup can treat your cold because there isn't a "study" to back it up.... even though everybody knows chicken noodle soup helps. So Big Pharma can control what doctors prescribe and since their products are the only ones with studies and "approval", Big Pharma makes ungodly amounts of money while effectively banning vitamins and natural supplements of every kind... whether they work or not.
I've got stomach ulcer can I take ashwagand
Ive been taking ashwagandha for about a week now and im definitely more calm and productive. Ive been sleeping a whole lot better too!!
Loved this video. Every point very well said.
Here in India we take Ashwagandha with milk.
Good info! I was seeking something that may assist with regulating cortisol, stress and/or anxiety particularly in relation to cortisol "possibly" affecting weight loss and stumbled upon this. Thanks for the information as well as including some vitamin brands towards the end!
Ashwaganda is one my all-time favorite herbs, and while I sometimes feel like I’m insensitive to many herbs, not so for ashwaganda- definitely effective. I use it for chronic insomnia and stress. Turns out it can also be beneficial for sperm count and motility, so having my partner trying it now. I have used Organic India ashwaganda but frankly didn’t find it particularly effective. I absolutely love Himalaya brand- the bomb.
Exceptionally well done. Authoritative source. Concise. Informative. Unbiased.
Thank you for making this video. I'm a super stressed nursing student and I was considering these but I already have low BP and low BGL so I will avoid these. Scary to think there is a giant display at Costco for people to walk up and think "Hey, I'm stressed! It's all natural!" then toss it in their cart without any research or speaking to their PCP.
Sucks to be you, this is an awesome supplement.
Omg Same
@@bayside6207 She literally has two conditions that could be exacerbated by this supplement, you weirdo. Having your bp and bgl drop when they're already low doesn't sound awesome 😂🤡
I've been in nursing for 50 years. You are typical of newbies who think Nursing school= MD. This supplement, like everything else, should be used as needed. If you're super stressed every single day, you need to speak with a Counselor. People who take supplemental herbs should always do so with every bit of knowledge they can get but herbs are helping so many people who have no health insurance. It's great that you do have it. I do too, but millions do not. Remember, never sit in your Ivory tower and wag your finger at people.
Thanks for this video. It really works for me! my stress levels really came down, better sleep, more focused.
Would love to know more about general dosage per day for women vs men. I’ve tried researching and it ranges from 125mg to 1,000mg. How do we know if we are taking enough and not too much? Thanks 😇
Thank you. Just started using this for anxiety. It has benefitted me, but I truly appreciate your help on this. Knowledge is power.
did it work, how long did you take
I've read some studies that suggest that ashwaganda can decrease HDL which is not something you want to do. Something to keep an eye on if taking.
Thank you for taking the time in your demanding schedule to address alternative supplements that could offer help to some or many.
I've tried the Ashwaganda herb. The reason why I stopped consuming it was that the activity in the central nervous system cools down (felt sedating), and didn't work well with my yoga exercises and finger mudras. The energy levels decreased also, so I replaced Ashwaganda with Rhodiola Rosea, a herb having many of the same effects as Ashwaganda. The Rhodiola Rosea feels more energizing and can repair damaged neurons, and improves the signalling between the neurons.
I will definitely try this. Hoping for lessened anxiety, better sleep assistance with diabetes and high blood pressure! Thank you. ❤
Just for info : ASHWAGANDHA should not be taken solely and for prolonged period of time , normally it's given to patients in Ayurveda in conjunction with other medicine to strengthen their effects . It falls under class of neural tonic which are used to enhance brains willpower over body.
It's good for 4 week and take a gap
i wish companies would be more transparent about this.
you should do a segment on Raw Brain Glandular, It reversed my 88 year old dad's Alzheimer. It was recommended by a leading University Hospital in Baltimore. In 8 weeks he was symptom free.
What is that? I 'd like more information about it since I"m currently struggling with some brain challenges. Thx
@@faye9491 you need to google.."Raw brain glandular" it is the dehydrated brain of a cattle or pig......their chemical brain make up is just like ours....make sure the product contain "tissue" its the closes you can get to stem cells. It comes under the medical practice of Raw Glandular Therapy.
Thank you so much for being a good honest doctor! You seem very sincere and want to help people!! May God richly bless you and your family 🙏🏽✝️🙏🏽
I have hyperthyroidism and neither my PCP nor my endocrinologist knew about the link between ashwaghanda and thyroid toxicosis. I am hypter-T, well controlled with medication, and I avoid Ashwaghanda like the plague.
Awesome video!! As an incoming intern I’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about supplements that are never tested in med school, so it’s good to know all this!
Was also wondering if you could make a video about the various neuro subspecialties post residency (epilepsy, movement, neurocritical care, stroke, sleep, headache/pain) for neurology residents- outlook, schedule, compensation, etc. There aren’t a lot of resources, and there’s not enough weeks of electives to explore most of them before making a decision in my program :(
I have been using Ashwagandha along with Shilajit for years . They compliment each other.
You are such an amazing person
The World needs people like you mam❤️
Could you kindly try making a video on 'sleep and brain' the ideal sleep , pathologies, how to achieve good sleep pattern etc..
I tried this, helps to fall asleep easier, great for stress, great for brain fog, memory got better. Unfortunately i had to stop because it gave me the shakes and blurry vision.
I was wondering if you could provide more information about the liver damaging aspect. Specifically the duration and weight of treatment and whether the compound that these people were taking was only derived from the root or other parts of the plant. Thank you.
Rare cases.
There will always be people who have issues in trials.
Amazing video! I’d love to see more rcts on the long term effects of ashwagandha
I've taken ashwaghanda a few times but after a few weeks I just feel spaced out, foggy brain and if anything more anxious about stuff. Realised it just doesn't agree with me. I know some people swear by it. I now stick to ice baths
Hey I really enjoyed that, thank you! Great info. This channel is badly needed right now!
Great video. Curious about the longer term dulling of emotion side effects that I have read about . Seems (like most things) should be cycled and should take breaks 🤔
Correct.
My experience is that the emotional dulling ends within a day or two of stopping use.
Thanks for this video, to say it's a brearh of fresh air would be an understatement. The empirical side of ashwagandha seems promising but the community of those promoting it such as tik tok influencers and the like is disheartening at best.
Very nice concise and informative summaries of each topic. I love researching as well and enjoy your style of presenting. Def gonna subscribe. Would you consider presenting a pathway of cortisol and how it plays a role with insulin and other hormones directly related to metabolism. I’d love to see your perspective please
I bought this and planning to use it as a one time treatment for max 2 months and see how I feel. I am having a rough and stressful part of my life right now and I am desperate for something to help me get energized and less stressed. I am of course a bit worried about side effects, but I am considered a healthy young adult, and I've read so many good reviews about this, so maybe I will be ok. I will try and get more exercise as well and try get my spirits up. If I feel funny then I will stop taking these. Thanks for the video.
Happy 1st day of May Anna! Absolutely enjoyed this new psych video! 🙂 Ashwagandha was a supplement I had never heard of until you have spoken about it today! I too am very hesitant on supplements I take for myself whether it's for medication or vitamins. As you have said, there are not too many clear side effect explanations for these supplements and Pharmacists absolutely need to take that into consideration. But after seeing this, I have learned a lot about both the benefits and side effects of Ashwagandha! For me personally, my preference for calming anxiety is by watching ASMR videos 💙 Watching them helps he a lot more with relaxation since I appreciate more visual and audio triggers than having supplements haha. Overall, I hope your Sunday is going great and thanks for this Anna! 🙌
Thank you, Classic CineMac! Your comments are so thoughtful and genuine. I appreciate them! Hope you also have a great Sunday and happy week ahead!
What ASMR videos do you watch. I would like to get relief from anxiety since some of them help but there's not a lot that are good.
Did you find an Ashwagandha that worked yet. 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. Gave it a week for each brand and nothing.
Thanks so much for actually showing the science and evidence. Tired of only seeing the “it worked for me” stuff.
How refreshing to see an objective presentation on WS. Can you please do one on Rhodiola Rosea? Also a video on Cytochrome P-450, what it does, how it works and how certain herbal medicines (like Schisandra Chinensis) can effect it's expression and processing of prescription medications, which I sometimes find mentioned in YT videos by people erring on the side of caution.
I retired over a year ago at 62 due to my very stressful job. I’ve always had sleep issues due to the majority of my life working night shifts. Now it’s been a few months I’m unable to sleep well. Honestly I’m up all night with my iPad. I turn it off but still unable to sleep. I’ve tried sleep aids they make me feeling weird and groggy. Others like melatonin or Benadryl do nothing for me. I’m sure my cortisol levels should be off the chart. I’m up all night and go to sleep after 6 to 8 am. Today I have not fallen asleep and it’s 9:38am. I’m trying to lose weight from 190 down to 168. But it has been weeks I have been plateau from 170 to 168 for almost 2 months. I’m eating better,doing intermittent fasting,cut alcohol and bad foods and eat before 7pm. Been going to the gym for a women’s program 3 times a week. It strength and weight training. I’m going to give ashwagandha a try. This would be my last choice. I’m sure it mainly due to stress and depression. I have been experiencing for a few months now. Just want to get my hands on an effective recommended brand.
As an avid lucid dreamer of 30+ yrs, I can tell you that overdosing Ashwa gave me doped, negative experience. It’s great for me, just don’t overdo it!
sounds fun ngl
I have survived Hashimoto thyroiditis for 50 years this year, 34 years undiagnosed and the last 2 years treated with immunesuppresents with much success. My question is three fold. First, would you recommend Ashwagandha for me. With an undiagnosed autoimmune condition for 36 years I developed some really bad habits and suffered with extreme stress my entire life. For instance, I pretended to I was well because doctors told me nothing was wrong. This plus a serious habit of eating sugar and sweets of all kinds to reduce, fatigue/exhaustion to start with and later distract from the pain associated with inflammation. I don’t know if I’m addicted to sugar because sometimes it seems like the pain, anxiety and fatigue trigger the need for sugar treats. Secondly, do you agree with some researchers that Ashwagandha can be effective supplement for Hashimoto thyroiditis? And Thirdly, my 89 yo Mother has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism but not taking any anti thyroid meds, can her anxiety and insomnia possibly be helped with a small dosage of Ashwagandha in her daily multivitamin ?
Excellent video. Thank you.
Any input on Ashwagandha types: KSM-66; Sensoril; Shoden; Standardized Extract; Full Spectrum ?
So much useful information made even better when delivered by such an intelligent, lovely presenter. Thanks.
OMG you're the only one I trust on YT cause you've been proven battle tested as opposed to some random vid lol
Thank you for the concise and informative video! I would appreciate if you can make a Lion's mane supplements review (such a hot topic recently) and in particular if Lion's mane intake has anything to do do with increasing cortisol levels? Internet is flooded with videos claiming miraculous effects, but some concerning, unexplained signs smuggle which if possible need to be cleared. Thank you in advance!
This makes me wonder what the effects of it would be like on autistic people. I'm going to give it a try because I am autistic myself. If it works then I'm gonna see about asking my doctor if there's anyway that the Walter Reed national military medical center can run a study on it.
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From all the videos I've watched this is the best. You speak so clearly and intelligibly that I have nothing to add and wish. You are the best :)
I wonder, i know that medications that affect GABA receptors like Xanax, basically just "mask" the stress but as soon as you go off the medication, the stress you had before is worse. I wonder if that's the same for aswagandha since I see it does affect GABA receptors too as you said. If so that means that taking it may only provide short term benefits (just like xanax) for as you stop taking it, the anxiety and the stress you had before could be worse & potentially develop other mental disorders, correct me if I'm wrong. Anyhow, I guess more long term studies should be done on this thing. I wonder what do you think about what I said DR Neurogal, and whether you're taking aswagandha yourself?
WOW .... a very pretty woman, MD, and she's VERY SMART TOO ! IMPRESSED !
Great video but I didn't hear any advice on dosage or if cycling is recommended...
Good Afternoon Doctor. I came across Ashwagandha by accident in Holland and Barrett in London. I have been using it for two weeks. Thank you for your video regarding this product.
It would be helpful to include the sample sizes in the studies.
exactly
thank you. i'm in second month of taking Ashwagandha and the results are amazing.
When did u see diffenence with it and what was it?
@@americandream9473 after 3 weeks especially i lowering blood sugar and memory/focus(combine with Brahmi powder )
kindly let me know how to use it can i use this powdered herb in milk or water at night for good sleep?and how much it can be taken?1tsp or less or more than that?
Hi, thanks for the video. I took KSM-66 Ashwagandha for over 2 years; recently stopped in Feb 2023 after reading that I should cycle on and off it, but I can't find anyone that explains how to cycle on and off. I am Retired Army, disabled with anxiety, depression and PTSD and I can admit that it helped me alot, with those conditions and sleeping. Can you please advise me, is 6 weeks the standard? Thanks again!
Please what brand did you take 🙏?
Great, practical, science-based information. Giving us some quality brands is key. Thank you.
I am loving your videos Doc❤
They are so helpful and informative. Your delivery is amazing and easy to understand. I am in my late 40’s and I have struggled with stress and anxiety for decades z however I never wanted be on benzodiazepines. Tried it once and it wasn’t for me. I have heard about ashwagnda (so check) and other supplements, but I didn’t know which brand to trust because I have also heard about them not having the ingredient or hardly any of the ingredient that I bought it for.
This video and the short list that you recommended is a huge help! Thank you
Same! Did you find one that worked yet. 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. Gave it a week for each brand and nothing.
Don't ever go on Benzo, it's the Devil!!!
thank you so much for this information! it’s hard to get a full grasp without an in depth explanation.
Skip to 9:23 if you came for the best brands
I’ve been taking Ashwagonda and Bacopa for over a decade since going to the Chopra Center for Wellness!
Great video - I do have a question, what if our cortisol levels are really low? Will Ashwagandha help regulate levels?
Thanks for doing the research and keeping it real and being truth I’m a fan now!!
Ashawgandha the most using herb 🌿 in india from thousands years ,
Personally, I'm still going with placebo. I've tried a couple of those brands and more reputable ones for extended periods of time. Not a hint of improvement in any category. If there are any true benefits, it's in people who only have the tiniest hint of insomnia or anxiety. Shit, most of the time today I see people throw around "panic attacks" and they're just describing basic nervousness.