Comment · Thu, April 7, 2016 · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
Not sure where to ask: Why do nearly all adaptogenic herbs make me tired?
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[deleted] · 4 points
Hi everyone, sorry if this is a bad place for this question, I put it here because I know many of these herbs are considered natural nootropics.
So, I noticed when taking supplements containing rhodiola rosea, ashwagandha, schizandra berry, gotu kola, licorice root, etc., I feel VERY tired. I have also taken a premix that contained these along with l-tyrosine and I feel extremely sleepy every time I take it, sometimes feeling close to a 'depression' into the next day (if taken late in the day).
Exceptions are some ginseng and ginger root. Ginger, I feel no ill effects from and enjoy it in foods and supplements with no obvious issues. Ginseng seems to cause very mild stimulation, except for the Siberian variety, which again, makes me feel tired.
Any ideas on what's going on here? Thanks!
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whoisbambam · 2 points
bacognize 'debilitates' me. ksm-66 ashwaghanda does not.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
I really have been liking the KSM-66 more than a lot of adaptogens. People from Ixoreal were banging down my door to get us to try it, so that we would consider carrying it. I'm glad I did.
I am working on a couple other extracts of Bacopa too, for those that find the Bacognize to be too sedating. It's a fairly common effect with the Bacognize. Hopefully I'll be able to bring one out that will work better for people like you.