Comment · Tue, December 20, 2016 · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
Ashwagandha(KSM) and Libido Experience
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inmy325xi · 18 points
I decided to add KSM to my daily stack to aid into getting more serious about my weight training routine. I thought everything was fine until I realized that I wasn't getting aroused with my gf, and when I did I couldn't really keep it up. This is the total opposite of me 4 days ago before I started.
I know that the science states the opposition where Ashwagandha tends to boost libido and Test but this is the only change to my stack.
In the future, I think KSM is more situational for a stressful time period like at work or a major life event, but on a daily basis, be sure to take note if you notice anything weird going on down there.
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astrocyte29 · 1 points
I've been meaning to ask you : what is your opinion of the work of Ben Lynch or Amy Yasko ? I've read a good bit about the topic of methylation, but the #1 thing that prevents me from devoting serious time to this is it's surrounded by a good deal of controversy and that causes my BS meter to go off. There's most likely a basis of truth to it all, i.e. the MTHFR gene polymorphisms, but there are so many more SNPs for which the science is lacking. I personally know one of the methylation guru out there and he's become a very bad joke in many discussion boards - you probably know who he is. While I'm well-read in these topics, you're more knowledgeable than I do. The main reason I'm running this by you is I've been looking at the Stratagene report by Ben Lynch.
Btw, I caught the discussion about DHL delivery to Canada. I'll try that option the next time around.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
There is good info peppered in with a bunch of unproven stuff. I like to stick to the fundamental parts, and ignore the huge leaps that Lynch and Yasko sometimes take. Things like VDR, COMT, and MTHFR mutations making it more likely that you will respond to certain supplements is pretty well established. It's also a good starting place to help build a base level stack, and see what works. There is still trial and error involved, and it's only a single tool in that. However, using your genetic testing from 23andMe and running it through Genetic Genie, paired with a full blood panel, is a fantastic way to use some data to start a supplement plan. Usually that manifests in basic shit, like vitamin D3, B12, methylfolate, etc. So it's a good starting place. However, I would not take all the stuff said about methylation seriously just yet. The whole Autism cure stuff should be taken with a HUGE grain of salt.