Ashwagandha: Cortisol Modulator and Ultimate Adaptogen

Highlights ashwagandha as a highly effective adaptogen for managing chronic stress and regulating cortisol, capable of normalizing levels whether too high or too low. Key benefits include improved sleep quality, enhanced endurance, anti-inflammatory effects, support for testosterone and thyroid function, and brain protection. Ashwagandha is compared to other adaptogens like Ginseng, Rhodiola, Holy Basil, Maca root, and Reishi, and is noted for offering broader effects in hormone balancing and recovery. Practical guidance recommends taking it in the evening with the last meal and following a six-week on, two-week off cycle for long-term use. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/doctor_next_door Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/