I’m retired… I can use it if I want. Ill try ashwagandha. Thanks for the recommendations
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I also like the ashwaganda, zinc, magnesium glycinate (mine has taurine also, shrug shoulders) combo for getting good sleep. My brain has trouble “shutting off” so sometimes I just stare at the ceiling thinking about how short I should cut the grass tomorrow.
I would say typically I sleep all the night through but as punisher mentioned the quality is better even if I do get up earlier than expected…I don’t feel tired so I just start my day early. I feel like magnesium is the culprit here sometimes/somehow as this usually happens after I have been consistently taking it for awhile but no scientific explanation.
Just started trying 5-HTP in place of ashwaganda as I read it’s best to cycle that one; so far only used it a couple times but seems to work well too.
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Same… brain never stops thinking, over thinking or running
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It’s good for a lot of things…just not sleeping
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Ashwaganda has so many alleged benefits, I wasn’t sure what it was supposed to do, or how to take it.
You take it in the evenings to calm down?
Yeah I would take it an hour or so before getting to sleep (if I remember) otherwise I would just do it right after working out.
Looks like there are a some studies that indicate it can (rarely) pose liver problems so be aware of that.
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Our livers are designed to be abused !
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Interjecting, but the way ashwagandha and other adaptogens work is by balancing and attenuating adrenaline and stress hormones. The herb itself has a short half life, but it’s my understanding timing isn’t all that important as the effect it has knocking down markers is longer lasting than the ashwagandha itself. Sort of like anastrozole 1x weekly.
It doesn’t work like a sleeping pill with an immediate, profoundly felt effect but over time brings things like cortisol down, which can lead to better sleep in general.
I personally take it earlier in the day so I don’t have to piss in the middle of the night.
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5-htp boosts serotonin levels but can deplete dopamine receptors and even induces withdrawal symptoms when you quit. It’s a catch-22 because it does work even as an otc supp but can leave you with chemical imbalances and issues not too different than prescription level cousins over time.
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Good info, interject away.
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Please do
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We agree on this for sure. I noticed effects of ashwaganda a couple weeks in so this makes sense to me.
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It’s a bandaid for stress management in the end, without the harsh side effects and rebounds of prescription pills, and to a lesser extent 5 htp.
It directly manages the after effects of stress induction (adrenaline, cortisol for prolonged stress et cetera) vs altering brain chemicals, so it’s a little more gentle.
Nothing is side effect free, however. We are all a Petri dish and alterations will have some kind of secondary, tertiary or even further downstream effect.
Probably best “cycle” through periods of stress while working to gain balance and order to begin with.
Off topic but sleep hygiene itself works best for me. Turning off screens, conscious decision to limit stimulants late in the day, buttoning up or writing down a plan to continue working through stressors vs. leaving them unresolved and open (usually work related for me) et cetera.
And I keep a journal by the bed. When I wake up with those 2am thoughts and weird midnight moments of clarity around them, I write them down with enough detail to recall in the morning and am able to get back to sleep knowing I have a “plan” for whatever it is.
Just my $0.02.
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I like this phrase.
100%.
Also dipping in to the woopy doopy thread, I’ve found having a dream journal on my nightstand to write them down really helps to shrug off the night, get focused by doing something, and start the day. Plus it’s trippy to read later.
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Sometimes I cherry pick practical applications out of woopy doopy ideas but I haven’t gotten in to the dream thing myself. Who knows, maybe I’d find a muse.
Creatinine
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I’m not quite 40 yet, but I’m getting close to that milestone. To be honest, I haven’t taken many supplements throughout my life—just the occasional vitamin here and there. That’s why I’m curious about protein supplements. Are they really necessary for someone like me? I’m interested in understanding their benefits and if they might be a good addition to my routine. Do you have any favorite brands or recommendations based on your own experiences?
The older you get the more protein your body needs to regenerate all the stuff that’s breaking down.
depends
- what do you need them for
2)if you getting your protien requirments from normal meals, then no - i take protien shakes if im busy during the day and dont have time to prep
4)The EAR for protein is 0.66 g per kg body mass per day
Not to mention the percentage of protein digested decreases in the elderly.