Comment · Wed, February 26, 2020
Polygala effects on libido and testosterone?
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faxmulder · 3 points
Hi folks,
I’ve read rave reviews about polygala for mood, focus and many other benefits.
However I couldn’t find a clear answer whether polygala decreases libido and testosterone in males or not.
Do you have any experience and/or reference about this aspect?
Thanks everybody!
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faxmulder · 1 points
Thanks man. So polygala, according to literature or your experience, does not cause any decrease in libido or testosterone?
* which other supps could be good interactions with polygala?
* taking it with saffron and/or SAMe would be overkill?
* is it necessary to cycle polygala in order to not develop tolerance? There is rebound effect when discontinued?
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb
I do not see any indication that polygala adversely affects testosterone.
which other supps could be good interactions with polygala?
Agmatine sulfate, 7,8-dihydroxyflavone, gotu kola, poria, cordyceps, lion's mane, and panax ginseng.
taking it with saffron and/or SAMe would be overkill?
No, I would not say overkill. People either love SAMe or hate it. You'll have to see if it works for you or not. Only get one in a blister pack, as it is susceptible to oxidation.
is it necessary to cycle polygala in order to not develop tolerance? There is rebound effect when discontinued?
Everything should be cycled. Your body is very good at maintaining homeostasis. So eventually everything evens out in some fashion. Some things are longer cycles than others, though. Polygala is one that many people do longer cycles of. I like to do shorter cycles, though. So everyone is different. Me personally, I like to use polygala a few days a week, with a few days break in between. Other people really like taking it every day for 1-2 months, then taking a week off. You'll have to see what works best for you. It's not going to have a rebound like other things that activate the reward center, though.