Comment · Tue, April 12, 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 · 1 points
Not really depressed. Mainly irritable and short-tempered.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
That's weird. Less anxious but more irritable? I usually feel irritability and anxiety are linked; at least for me personally. What I get from Sensoril or our regular ashwagandha is tired and depressed. KSM-66 just smooths out any anxious feelings I get. I suppose I can get irritable at times. Usually I just chalk that up to being annoyed at shit constantly going wrong. I'll have to monitor it a bit more closely, and see if I notice it more on the KSM-66.