It causes an increase in norepinephrine while lowering dopamine, which puts stress on the adrenal glands, thus impairing hormone activity and increasing fatigue. The first question one should ask is “what’s causing my adrenal fatigue to begin with?“ The answer might be related to a gut infection such as SIBO or yeast overgrowth, or any of the imbalances I mention above.Įxcess copper, elevated kryptopyrroles, and undermethylation are classic underlying causes of chronic fatigue and oxidative stress. By not addressing the underlying disorder first, ashwagandha can actually intensify any pre-existing symptoms of fatigue. In my clinic, though, I’ve noticed that adrenal fatigue is a secondary concern compared to copper toxicity, undermethylation, pyrrole disorder, zinc deficiency, and systemic oxidative stress. Increased FatigueĪshwagandha is touted as a wonderful remedy for adrenal fatigue (or more accurately put, hypothalamic-adrenal-pituitary axis dysfunction (HPA-D). Excessive ashwagandha intake can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and can exacerbate a pre-exisiting gut infection. Gastrointestinal IssuesĬommon gastrointestinal side effects of ashwagandha are diarrhea and nausea. Here are some common negative reactions to ashwagandha: 1. The overall long-term safety of ashwagandha is also unknown. I urge you to be careful about buying into any “one size fits all” marketing claims.Īshwagandha can do a lot of damage to people with abnormal methylation issues and copper toxicity. Side Effects of AshwagandhaĪshwagandha is often called “Indian ginseng” because it can be energizing, but botanically speaking, ginseng and Ashwagandha are completely unrelated. Like all herbs, ashwagandha cannot be recommended without a thorough understanding of how it will react in unique individuals with specific conditions and in specific circumstances. Many people, however, experience negative reactions to ashwagandha. This popular herb is also being touted as a fantastic immune booster and superfood. Due to its increasing popularity in the west, it is now also being grown in North America.Īshwagandha proponents claim this herb can be used to alleviate stress, fatigue, low energy, improve problems with learning and concentration, reduce anxiety, stabilize brain-cell degeneration, lower cholesterol, and reduce inflammation. Nightshades can cause joint issues or flare up autoimmune symptoms in some individuals. The herb grows in India, the Middle East, and northern Africa, and like tomatoes and peppers, is a nightshade. What is Ashwagandha?Īshwagandha, also known as winter cherry, is a powerful herb in Ayurvedic medicine. In this week’s post, I share the hidden dangers of this adaptogenic herb.
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