The TRUTH About Ashwagandha: Dr. Sung Breaks Down Everything You Need to Know

The TRUTH About Ashwagandha: Dr. Sung Breaks Down Everything You Need to Know

Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)—Indian Winter cherry or Indian Ginseng
Numerous phytochemicals: alkaloids, flavonoids, steroidal lactones, saponins, ergostane, gamma amino butyric acid

Main uses:
**Anxiety and Stress
**Cognition in neurological disorders
**Fertility
**Joint pain
**Muscular performance
**Menopause-hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, urogenital symptoms, depression, exhaustion. **Shows increase serum estradiol levels.

Forms:
1. Non-proprietary standardized Withanolides, Withaferin A Less than 3%
2. KSM-66(root extract containing 5% concentration of withanolides) safe for 12 weeks KSM-66 more uplifting, milk extraction process, allergen, full spectrum 21 studies
3. Sensoril (root and leaf extract containing a minimum of 10% concentration of withanolides) 12 weeks active ingredients Withaferin A, Oligosaccharides, Withanolides
4. Shoden(root and leaf extract standardized to 35% withanolide glycosides) safe for 8 weeks Shoden-most potent, 3 human trials, extended release, 21 different withanolide, root and leaves

Medicinal use:
**Bipolar-Senoril 500 mg/day for 8 weeks
**Chronic stress-KSM-66 600 mg/day for 6 weeks)
Sensoril 125 mg per day for 8 weeks
Sensoril 125 mg twice per day for 8 weeks
Sensoril 250 mg twice per day for 8 weeks.
**Hypothyroidism
600mg per day for 8 weeks. Improvement in TSH, T3 and T4
**Infertility
KSM-66 600mg per day for 8 weeks
Increase arousal, lubrication, satisfaction, increase encounters.
**Knee joint pain
Sensoril
**Memory loss and cognitive function- increases BDNF
600 mg per day for 8 weeks.
**OCD
**Strength
KSM-66 500 mg per day for 8 weeks.
Increased muscle mass/strength and testosterone
**Sleep
Shoden
**Cardiorespiratory
KSM-66 300mg twice per day.

Side effects: generally safe. Minor GI distress, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting in large doses. Rare: hepatoxicity. Certain medications and hyperthyroid.

Dosage can be 125 mg twice per day to 300 mg twice per day
½ life 5-6 hours
Take breaks from taking it.

Dr. Jin Sung is a Chiropractic Physician who specializes in the management of complex chronic conditions in Massachusetts, 30 minutes north of Boston. He utilizes natural and alternative therapies to help manage complex cases such as Hashimoto's, autoimmune conditions, IBS, SIBO, chronic fatigue, brain fog, early Alzheimer's, etc.

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The content of this video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with your physician before embarking on any dietary changes or taking any nutritional supplements.

[MonkeyhammerTP]

I just started using Ashwaganda and it's been a life saver for me. I had serious anxiety and it helped me to calm down.

[davidadausuel]

I really appreciate how you break down the subject into (layman) terms, so that one can leave your site with a clear understanding of what you said. Thank you.

[leonarddaneman]

I suffered serious autoimmune from years of stress, anxiety.
Hard to know the best form to take as standardized or tested proprietary versions vary, but a root and root extract 350mg caps, 2.5mg Withanolides has had a noticeable effect.
'Full Spectrum' of natural compounds seems to me the best route.
I can concentrate without intrusive thoughts, internal dialogue . . . I notice a quietness inside, even as I watch this video, no external or internal distractions.
My main reason for taking it is to avoid prostate meds like Flomax, Beta-blockers. Within a day or two my 'flow' became normal. Pretty amazing.

[kmbkzbm]

I am into 4th day of taking took first capsule before bed and noticed cortisol levels were reduced during night which was amazing. Definitely feeling slightly less anxious. Hoping for improvement in sleep next.

[jamesjones]

Thanks for the concise video. Personally I have used Ashwagandha for years-everyday for a while, then cycled and then intuitively, as and when required. For Ashwagandha to be effective for me, it has to be a minimum of 5% Withanolides and I am not saying it has to be KSM-66, just a minimum of 5% active compounds-but if anybody wants to take a form of Ashwagandha that has a minimum of 'anhedonia' potential, it's KSM-66. I've had that, Sensoril and Shoden many times, but lately, for me it's Shoden and a basic Ashwagandha extract at 5% Withanolides that are my preferences. Anhedonia, or the 'flattening out' of the ability to feel pleasure in everyday activities, is for some people an often experienced side-effect of Ashwagandha, which from personal experience, I remedied by combining my usual dose with a low dose of Rhodiola rosea extract, (200mg, standardised to 3% rosavins/1% salidrosides), before eventually cycling both of them off. Thanks once again, for an objective analysis of this herb.

[CharmainFerreira-xctq]

Thank you. Greetings from South Africa.

[mylittlecornerofdevon]

Great video Dr Sung 🙏

I don't know if it's my Ashwaghanda...what I do know is that many people comment upon my calmness and serene nature. 🌱

[adamsteinhardt]

KSM-66 works great for me regarding stress. I feel less anxious and more positive. Shoden on the other hand, it’s so strong I’m not sure it makes me feel happier because it knocks me out. The first time I took it right before driving home from work, and I nearly fell asleep while in the car.

No matter what form, Ashwagandha is a magical supplement for those of us stuck in high stress. Combined with exercise it changed my life. Exercise is a slow and steady thing, but Ashwagandha is much more acute. Even translates to measurable results- my HRV never used to get past 30. Now it’s consistently in the high 60s.

[cgreer]

Its unique that i developed more hair growth from taking ashwaganda.

[ToniDJohns]

Thank you Dr Jin... really helpful breakdown. I started using it a few days ago and joint pain along with calmer sleep.

[NickyCuk]

thankyou for your content you it's nice to be able to get the facts from a professional who cares, thankyou

[joshk]

I had sciatic pain all week. I took this for the first time today and the pain went away. Is that a thing? It was an unexpected effect.

[bojman]

What about taking it in a powder form? I was taking it 1-2x a day, a small teaspoon or slightly more mixed in the water. How does this amount compare to the supplements mentioned in the video?

[loreto]

Thank you, Dr. Sung. Among the three, is one known to be best for hypothyroidism?

[AnnaMaria-]

Thanks for this :) Could you do such breakdown too on astragalus??? I think this is a super plant that isnt known so much yet. It is often compared to Ashwaganda.

[cosmlayla]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated.

[SheilaMore-lv]

Thank you you’re a great doctor. That’s why I subscribed you. I love to hear how you explain things. Thank you very much.🥰❤️

[gzblongboard]

What I don’t understand with supplements that you should cycle; what happens when I go off of it? Am I gonna feel worse because now I know what it feels like to be on it? That’s my main concern, and how long to go off of ir

[txhypnotist]

This product was also deemed to be effective in cancer treatment.

[mzp]

This was helpful to me--thank you Dr. Jin 🙂