Comment · Mon, August 10, 2020 · ND Owner

"technical" questions about ND's Gotu Kola and Reishi

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faxmulder · 11 points

Hi guys,

I've researched Gotu Kola and Reishi a bit, and they seem very interesting because they could help with anxiety, overthinking, dry skin and sleep (GK) and overall well-being, hay fever and immune response modulation (Reishi).

However before doing a trial, I'd like to get your feedback regarding two concerns:

1. I've seen that Gotu Kola could have some anti-androgen effects. Even if the studies are related to rats, I'd like to clear a doubt: can you confirm that these effects are due to Isothankuniside and Thankuniside, and that these components are not present (or are present in very low amounts) in ND's Gotu Kola?

2. Also Reishi can have anti-androgen effects, due to 5-alpha reductase properties, and corresponding reduction of DHT. Can you confirm that this side effect is not present in spore oil softgels?

Thanks a lot!

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faxmulder · 3 points

Thanks man, I trust you and your team so I think I'll do a trial by combining gotu kola and reishi with tongkat, cordyceps and shilajit. This could be a quite balanced stack.

u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner

It definitely will be. Let me know how you like it after a week or so of taking it all.

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