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Comment · Tue, November 10, 2020 · ND Owner

Best "all-around" adaptogen?

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faxmulder · 7 points

Hi guys,

Which is the best supplement for all these goals (if it does exist): energy, focus, anxiety/overthinking and testosterone (low LH - luteinizing hormone).

Basically I can't make up my mind among: tongkat ali, cordyceps 10:1, ashwagandha (Shoden vs KSM-66) and ginseng (GS15-4 vs Panamax).

I've seen that there a lot of studies, but I'd like to know which is the best supplement according to your direct experience.

Thanks!

EDIT
Thanks guys for all the great feedbacks. It seems that the most recommended adaptogens for my goals are Tongkat Ali and Panamax ginseng.
Somebody mentioned also Rhodiola as a great all-arounder. I know that it's great for energy and focus, but I didn't see a lot of reviews about benefits for anxiety and testosterone issues.
Lastly, I think I should have added also Shilajit to the initial list, since it seems to have a lot of overall benefits.
What's your take on this, u/MisterYouAreSoDumb?

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faxmulder · 1 points

thanks man 👍🏼

one question about rhodiola: do you think that it has also some benefits regarding testosterone and anxiety, or only for energy and overall well-being?

u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner

Rhodiola does not seem to affect testosterone at all. However, it does help with stress. Most people report that with the high rosavin extract over the salidroside, but again, everyone is different. I have had people say they get better stress effects from the salidroside one. Lower stress is absolutely one of the main effects people report from rhodiola, though.

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