Ashwagandha ( withania somnifera)

Just wondering if anyone uses, or has used it ? I have read Dr Kharrazian book ' Why do I still have thyroid symptoms ....." He states that this herb has been shown to have a stimulatory impact on both T3 and T4 hormone synthesis.

Any experience , thoughts greatly appreciated 😃

[humanbean]

A lot of people take ashwaghanda and like it. However, I seem to be in a minority of one. It gives me dreadful stomach pain.

[Hidden in reply to humanbean]

It's probably to do with whether you are TH-1 or TH-2 dominant humanbean.

There are sups that upset me terribly but I'm not sure about ashwaghanda.

I think I'm TH-1, although it is possible to have both pathways dominant.

Flower007

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[humanbean in reply to Hidden]

I've seen references to TH1/TH2 dominance, but I've never read anything on the subject before. So I can safely say your link went right over my head. I'll spend some time on it, and hope that some sinks in.

[Hidden in reply to humanbean]

Haha, it is really interesting humanbean.

If you can work out what dominance you have, you can match supplements that will help balance the helper cells activity.

Another member claims there is a blood test available on the national health so I will remain hopeful.

I am still investigating this topic but can provide lots more links if you require.

Flower007

[Lindsay]

I've only just started taking it, early days at the moment. I would say its worth a try.