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I read somewhere on here that it is better to take the whole herb rather than extracts. The person who said it distinguished between "whole herb extract" vs "extracting one substance". How do I determine if a product is a whole herb extract? In particular, I am talking about the Jarrow Formulas Ashwagandha.
I have been taking this for a couple months, and feel better. I have more energy and feel more balanced. For the past 1.5 weeks though, I have had troubles sleeping because it feels like there is something at the back of my throat/nose. At first I did not think it was the ashwagandha, but after trying a few other things, I did not see any improvement. Searching for side effects to ashwagandha, I saw that a tight throat can be a symptom. Not sure if it is the same thing, not sure that it is even the ashwagandha. But I would like the continue getting the benefits that I do attribute to ashwangandha, while minimizing the risk of side effects. Does this product qualify as a whole herb? (it is said to use both roots and leaves Should I look into an ashwagandha powder that is not extracted in any way?
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- Ashwagandha - extract vs whole herb ... saywhatagain
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This is a reply to # 2,218,913It's hard to say exactly what they are doing to it when they are extracting it. Always better to use the whole herb. Banyan Botanitcals makes a very good Ashwagandha tablet that is not an extract, they also sell it in powder form. My personal experience with Ashwagandha was not good; I believe that ashwagandha caused me to very quickly go from hypo-thyroid to hyper-thyroid. Certainly, it is good for some people and not for others. Personally, I much prefer the herb Shankapushpi, it has all of the same anti-stress properties as ashwagandha without causing the thyroid to go into overdrive, much more gentle, although if you are trying to increase energy levels, shankapushpi will probably not have an immediate benefit, but over time will help.
- Re: Ashwagandha - extract vs whole h... LiquidGib
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This is a reply to # 2,219,334I inquired about the extraction and the company had this to say:
"Sensoril is a water extract of the Ashwagandha herb (root and leaf) and is a full spectrum product. It is not an isolated compound(s)."
This SOUNDS like it might be like the raw powder, just more concentrated. But depending on how they extracted it, I am guessing that those compounds more readily extracted will have higher ratios in the final. Probably worth while for me to try the whole herb..
Thanks for the help, I will also research Shankapushpi.
- Re: Ashwagandha - extract vs whole h... saywhatagain
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This is a reply to # 2,219,500Okay, a whole herb that is water extracted is okay, (what you want to avoid is when they extract only one or two chemical compounds from the entire plant) but one thing that would be problematic is getting the proper dosage because we don't know exactly what the potency is. Like you said, stopping for a few days and then maybe start again at a lower dose, or buying a whole herb will give you a better idea of the dosage. A typical dosage is 2-3 500 mg tablets of ashwagandha (not extract, just the whole plant in tablet form). If you are taking it in powder form, the dosage is usually higher, 1/2-1 tsp. per day, around 2.5-5 grams, but it all depends on the person. You always want to start with the lowest dose that you have noticeable beneficial effects.
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- Re: Ashwagandha - extract vs whole h... LiquidGib
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- Ashwagandha - extract vs whole herb ... dave505
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This is a reply to # 2,218,913Not 100% sure but from what ive read it could also increase imune response which in some cases of autoimune isnt recommended. I tried powdered form and got hyper each time. My leaky gut is also not solved so if you have it also try powder with care. It also contain Fe in powder form.
How much where you taking? Any other side effects?
- Re: Ashwagandha - extract vs whole h... LiquidGib
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This is a reply to # 2,219,404I was taking 1 225mg capsule in the AM and 1 in the PM. Also tried just 1 in the AM for a few days here and there, but didn't notice any difference in the "side effects". No other side effects that I can tell. One thing I noticed recently was that my fingers started to feel tight/sore a few times during the day. But it just started getting really cold here for the season, so it might be related to that.
I am stopping the product for a for days and will see what changes. It's just hard to give something up when you are almost certain that it gave all these positive results! I didn't feel tired and could keep on doing my work and the next day, continue from where I left off like I had never stopped. Wish everyday for the rest of my life could be like that LOL
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