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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stan08 · 2 points
How would you compare the effects of ksm-66 versus sensoril?
Have you tried the synapsa bacopa extract? For me, and everyone else I have had try it (that also had bad experiences with bacognize), it's not sedating at all. In fact, it's very energizing and provides a great lift in mood (can cause insomnia if taken too close to bedtime).
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
Both our regular ashwagandha extract and Sensoril sedate me, and give me a paradoxical kind of depressive symptom. KSM-66 does not have those side effects, and just smooths out anxiety. It's really how I think ashwagandha should feel like. We have some customers that prefer our regular ashwagandha or Sensoril. Those seem to be ones with more severe anxiety. People who are more balanced, and just looking for a little anxiolytic at times, seem to prefer the KSM-66.
I have not personally tried the Synapsa. However, the people at PLT have been trying to get us to carry it. We already work with PLT for our Zembrin. So I'll probably get some Synapsa soon to try out, and most likely start carrying it alongside the Bacognize.