Ashwagandha
species of plant
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Ashwagandha
Sleep Doctor: If You Wake Up At 3AM, DO NOT Do This!
The Diary Of A CEO
An herb mentioned in the context of supplementation, though Dr. Bruce recommends addressing basic vitamin/mineral deficiencies before resorting to such supplements.
Improving Sexual & Urological Health in Males and Females | Dr. Rena Malik
Andrew Huberman
An adaptogenic herb known for stress reduction, which has implications for sexual function and overall well-being.
Dr. Andy Galpin: Maximize Recovery to Achieve Fitness & Performance Goals | Huberman Lab
Andrew Huberman
An adaptogen that can modulate cortisol levels; cautioned against prophylactic use due to potential immunosuppression or blunting of adaptation.
How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Sara Gottfried
Andrew Huberman
An adaptogen traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to help reduce cortisol levels, particularly for individuals with high night-time cortisol.
AMA #3: Adaptogens, Fasting & Fertility, Bluetooth/EMF Risks, Cognitive Load Limits & More
Andrew Huberman
A potent adaptogen that can significantly buffer cortisol levels and reduce stress, recommended for late afternoon/evening use and short-term periods of moderate to extreme stress.
The Science of Making & Breaking Habits
Andrew Huberman
A supplement that reduces cortisol levels and is recommended to support a more relaxed state in phase two of the day, with a caution against prolonged daily use without breaks.
Developing a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast
Andrew Huberman
An adaptogen herb known to reduce cortisol levels and has other effects related to hormone augmentation, notably increasing testosterone indirectly.
Erasing Fears & Traumas Based on the Modern Neuroscience of Fear
Andrew Huberman
A supplement previously discussed on the podcast for its role in managing stress, mentioned as another tool in the context of anxiety and fear reduction.
Vitalik Buterin — Creator of Ethereum feat. Naval Ravikant
Tim Ferriss
An herb that Vitalik Buterin takes as a basic supplement, mentioned in the context of life extension.
The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle | Dr. Layne Norton
Andrew Huberman
A promising adaptogen that appears to modestly increase testosterone, decrease stress hormones, and help with sleep, potentially leading to lean mass gains, although more research is needed to confirm this mechanism.
Performance Coach Andy Galpin — Rebooting Tim’s Sleep, Nutrition, Supplements, and Training for 2024
Tim Ferriss
An adaptogen and cortisol modulator, used to help calm nerves, assist with sleep, and potentially benefit testosterone. Dosing reliability is a concern due to harvesting and labeling issues. Clean (Klean) is mentioned as a reliable brand.
Supplements for Longevity & Their Efficacy | Dr. Peter Attia
Andrew Huberman
An herb taken by Peter Attia for sleep.
Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity
Andrew Huberman
An adaptogen that blunts cortisol levels. Recommended to cycle when taking high doses to avoid potential issues with liver and thyroid. It is described as calming.
Understanding & Controlling Anger & Aggression
Andrew Huberman
A supplement known to potently decrease cortisol, suggested for reducing irritability and aggressive tendencies but with a warning against chronic use.
The Science & Health Benefits of Deliberate Heat Exposure
Andrew Huberman
A supplement mentioned for its ability to limit cortisol, but advised to be used cautiously for extended periods.
Dr. Andrew Huberman — A Neurobiologist on Sleep, Performance, and Anxiety | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An adaptogen that can buffer cortisol levels during periods of long-term stress, recommended for cyclical use.
Using Cortisol & Adrenaline to Boost Our Energy & Immune System Function
Andrew Huberman
A common supplement with powerful anxiolytic effects, shown in multiple studies to reduce cortisol levels in healthy but stressed individuals by 14.5% to 27.9%. Also modestly increases testosterone, adjusts LDL cholesterol, and reduces symptoms of OCD.
Karlie Kloss Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An adaptogenic herb found in some of the supplements Karlie Kloss uses.
How to Increase Motivation & Drive
Andrew Huberman
A supplement discussed for its potential to blunt cortisol and reduce stress, though a rat study indicated possible negative effects with long-term use.
Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety
Andrew Huberman
A supplement known to lower anxiety and cortisol, with studies showing significant reductions in cortisol and overall stress, and minor effects on depression and cholesterol.
Testosterone Boosters, Sticking Points, and Bar Velocity Technology (Episode 56)
Stronger By Science
An herb mentioned as one of many claimed to influence testosterone levels, lacking robust evidence.
Q&A: Bands, Chains, Useful Supplements, and Tweaking Your Program (Episode 27)
Stronger By Science
An adaptogen supplement that may help with anxiety and mitigate mental/physical stress, with some evidence for slight changes in cortisol and testosterone.
Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance
Tim Ferriss
An adaptogen known for reducing cortisol and potentially indirectly increasing testosterone; recommended to be taken late in the day in certain dosages.