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Comment · Tue, January 28, 2020

Side effects from KSM-66?

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faxmulder · 3 points

Hi guys,

since I was suspecting low T (I have first-grade varicocele) I ran blood tests and it turns out that I have low Vit D and LH values. Testosterone is in range but on the low end and SHBG seems okay.

My symptoms are mainly: cold hands, dry skin and scalp causing itching, overthinking everything, can’t focus on a single topic due to “monkey mind”, brain fog, mild anxiety and repetitive behaviors, such as checking thinks (OCD-like).

I’ve read that ashwaganda can help in boosting LH and testosterone, besides helping with stress, thus I’ve just started supplementing ND’s KSM-66.
It’s been only two weeks, but so far it seems that I’m doing well, I have more energy, anxiety is lower and brain fog is a little better.

However I’m noticing two side effects: more irritability and pimples on my face. Do you think that these sides are caused by increased testosterone? Do they improve with time?

u/misteryouaresodumb I’d interested in knowing your opinion - in your experience is there anything better than ash for my issues?

Thanks a lot!

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faxmulder · 2 points

Thanks man. Maybe I could try ND’s own extract, since it is supposed to be milder than KSM-66?

u/MisterYouAreSoDumb

No, I would try something different. We don't sell it yet, but tongkat ali sounds just like what you are looking for. Then you could perhaps use PanaMAX for the mood/stress effects. I really love the combo of tongkat ali and PanaMAX.

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