Ashwagandha VS L-Theanine The Ultimate Comparison
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Ashwagandha is kind of essential for low thyroid
L Theanine is more for emotional / motivation issues
I'd check that. Ashwaganda can bind to T4 and not convert into T3. Thus eliminating it from the body.
Try 100mg l theanin (thealife tablets) with 3 betel leaves ,, damn ur focus would be enhanced by a margin and u won't feel even 1 percent depressed ..betel leaf when combine with l theanine is something like magic
I took ashwaghanda before consistently helped with my weight loss, I have a hard time losing weight even in caloric deficit & gym. It helped with my anxiety as well. I now plan to take ashwaghanda night & L theanine in the morning.
He GIVES them to people? now that’s a generous guy 👍🏼
My personal experience is with Ashwagandha I felt somewhat numb and detached from everything and with L-Theanine I still feel like myself but without the anxious edge and restlessness.
GREAT VIDEOS DR!
Thank you, really helpful guide
I thru up with ashwaganda, but l theanine had no noticeable bad feelings. Definitely had a better experience with L-theanine
I like L-Theanine with caffeine because it takes away the jitters and together, they make a simple and effective nootropic.
Ashwagandha gives me bizarre dreams and helps me get restful sleep. But if taken during the day, it makes me lazy.
You should try green tea - it combines caffeine with L-theanine great great. And yeah I also like this combination!
Ashwagandha makes me feel emotionless and feeling numb after taking it a week or so... Did have really bad experience with it.
I was already lazy and emitionless so ashwagandha is perfect for me. (a joke, haven't felt lazier or feeling less emotions after being on it for almost a year)
@@orrefis it made feel completeley numb, horrible stuff. I felt like zombie on ashwagandha...
Take asheagandha with tribulus, you would be a controlled beast ...
Very true. Ashwagandha for me makes me, not physically or mentally lazy, but definitely emotionally lazy lol
thanks was waiting for this vid ! , can you talk about ASD Autism and some helpful supplments ! thanks
Love L Theanine!!! I have extreme CPTSD. I’m incorporating with my prescription medications. I do not take a lot of prescription medication for CPTSD. Therapy is a must!! I have ADD as well!
I started to work with the Dr to incorporate a bunch of Supplements and loving the results! I’m happy to finally feel relief.
I personally don’t like ASWAGANDA but love L THEANINE!!!!
I’m glad I came upon this channel that gives me some much information to help me learn how they work!
I love how your videos are straight to the point
So use both
L-Theanine has helped me with my ADHD and mood. It makes me feel so chill. It is also far cheaper than ADHD meds
They go well together
The tablet I take has both. It’s helping so far with my anxiety disorders. Stress, Social anxiety, and OCD.
What’s the name of the tablet?
What’s the name?
That’s great. Can we get a response now please? What supplement do you use? 🙏🏼
@@danielagentile8049I use nature's Bounty's anxiety and stress relief which has ashwagandha ksm -66 and 200mg of L- Theanine I would definitely suggest you to ask your doctor before using it
We still waiting on Joy's response....
I have taken both. Currently out if L-Theanine.
Thanks so much for the life changing medical information that you share with us! You are one of the "good guys". Can you share with me please, the brand of Ltheanine that you use. Shine on.
Ashwaganda helped with my joints and heart burn!!
Omg finally someone that understands my struggles I have lived with ADHD and dyslexia all my life never treated but diagnosed as a kid, now I am 35 and it is a up hill struggle every day in a academic world. Struggles is real I'm going to my GP tomorrow to discuss my ADHD, I have just had a kid 7 months and I have gone through a lot of burn out personal life and work life. I have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression.
But studying ADHD lately I'm starting to see the dots and where I have struggled in my life and wonder why everything is so hard, like simple tasks people take granted. Want to say love your content.
I'm wondering how do I get GP to do a blood test to check all my levels like you do what do I ask for because that's really interesting to understand and to understand what is going on in the body and the brain so I can help myself.
Been struggling for a while with school organization motivation anxiety tics a bunch of things in my childhood that circled back to adhd. I am seeking medication now after trying several nootropics. Appointment with a phychiatrist and we'll see. God bless you on your journey.
Your GP would not have a clue how to run these test. But I do these tests for my clients when working with them. If you are interested the best thing to do is book your first consultation with me so I have chance to deep dive in your medical history to determine what would be the best testing to do and what action plan to put together for you. Here is a discounted link: www.optimalmindperformance.com/offers/FvbWP5Fj?coupon_code=YTOMP400OFF to book a consultation with me if you are interested.
@@doctorlegrand I think you are right about the GP. My sister is 52yo having unresolved issues & I suggested she see an Endocrinologist even though her GP says her, "#'s" are good but her issues persist. The Endo, I believe, can analyze her hormonal levels in detail and might be better able to determine what is causing problems for her.🤷
please dont listen to what he says, he is a ‘naturopathic’ physician; the entire profession’s intention is to squeeze the vulnerable for money.
if you believe you have ADHD or have been previously diagnosed with ADHD, see your GP who will refer you to a ADHD specialised psychiatrist. the psychiatrist will do some tests to determine whether or not you have ADHD and its ‘severity’ and then lead you through the best paths of medication, whether it be stimulant or non-stimulant.
stimulant medication + CBT (more specialised therapy) is statistically the most effective way to treat ADHD, with non-stimulant medication coming next (non-stimulant medication as in actual medication, not supplements).
i believe the american health system is prone to overprescribing etc (not being an american myself) so you will need to do some research into the best PROVEN medications, their pros and cons, and bring this up with your psychiatrist or GP. if you dont think they are doing their job, ‘shop around’ and try find a psychiatrist (or GP that will refer you to a psychiatrist) who takes the effort to actually find out what medication plan will work best for you (this may take some time).
theres also CBT for dyslexia which im pretty sure is effective (although itd be preferable to be treated while you were a kid)
im not sure what the blood test is for, that doesnt reveal ADHD to my knowledge.
please heed this advice, it will save you time, money and actually help you. medicine is a science, his practice is a ‘leap of faith’ at best, and a depraved scam at worst.
@@hackneyedstudios4699 Thank you for the advice, I have already gone to GP and got a reference but I have to wait a few months as there fully booked up. I am in Australia so I'm not sure how the US works really.
I do believe in science and facts and won't take anything unless I have researched it first and understand the studies.
I have been watching a bit of Russell Barkley, he knows what he's talking about!
I want to see the video where you take both at the same time for 30 days -- and then part 2 of that where you take both of those coupled with L-Dopa. thx. See you on the other side
Just take both of them, enjoy.
Tour videos are very good. I have one suggestion- speak slower! Your words would sometimes run together. But you have a very nice voice!
You can decrease the speed of the video in settings if slowing down helps you
I take an anti-depressant, and thyroid, and Amatriplyne, and what would you do? Any side effects?
great videos
your videos have to much audio lows. on your software check the "cut lows"
have you done a video on what might be a good supplement to try if you are dementing? My partner is having trouble focusing and I wonder what he could try
both
Definitely had an allergic reaction to ashwagandha. L-Theanine has made a world of difference though.
take ashwaganha with gee butter :)
@@alistairmacgregor1456that’s probably a good idea, cause I throw up every time I took it. Possibly cheese would help. With that touchy tummy trouble. It did help with the stress, but I needed a bucket beside the bed. Definitely I would try it again if I was under that kind of stress. Even with the tummy issues, it made for a wonderful rest and sleep at night.
*Taking L-Theanine 30-minutes before getting in the MRI .....is awesome!!*
*Ashwagandha has negative SIDE EFFECTS which is uncomfortable!*
🙌 a gal with pcos and high cortisol here. Ashwaganda it is:)
Heyy...did ashwagandha really helps u?! How u take it daily?
I have been taking a supplement that has both for about 8-9 mos now by Natures Bounty and feel a big difference in my anxiety, thanks for your videos.
Ashwagandha is a nightshade. I found this out after taking it for awhile. I can tolerate some nightshade exposure but start feeling ill from too much or too long exposures.
I find that lot of supplements over-recommend the amount to take so i typically start out supplements by taking half the recommended amount or less
I’ve been using l theanine for years is it necessary to take breaks?
Just tell us if it habit forming? Will it permanently reduce my capability to produce dopamine or increase my cortisol levels? If so I don't want to fall in a mess!
Can i take L-Theanine, Ashwagandha and 5-HTP toogether??
Any of this is ok if i'm healthy and no major problems ?
I have ADHD and L theanine just keeps me awake. I find if I take it in the morning. It’s much more effective for me. Thoughts? Comments? Am I crazy?
It all started with ashwagandha i started take it a month ago and also with some research I came across ltheanine so started taking this both of them simultaneously.
I must say that they helped me realise that I was living my entire life in utter anxiety and I was highly conditioned of it.
It's been a month now and I am confident and peace with my self. it has almost completely alleviated by anxiety.
I started to taking magnesium lthreonate and supplementing that with ltheanine and ashwagandha has been a game changer. I can't stress more on how much l theanine and magnesium lthreonate has helped me.
If some one is suffering from anxiety and depression please do try l theanine and ashwagandha.
I'm looking forward to take ltheanine and magnesium lthreonate for the rest of my life.
Hi Kush! How many mg of l Theanine do you take? I am anxious all the time, have an elevated cortisol level, and have a hard time focusing. Did you have an elevated cortisol level? And has L Theanine helped reduce your cortisol level? Would love to hear from you 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Ashwaganda is an adaptogen and can help the adrenals. L-Theanine is for anxiety, which can cause adrenal stress
l-theanine is for many things, it's not specific really. both can help with anxiety, both can also do nothing about your anxiety, ash can worsen adrenal problems too. there is a lot of complexity with these substances. ash lowers cortisol, theanine promotes neural homeostasis. a lot more can become a result of that.
Theanine also has adaptogenic properties because it balances seratonon/dopamine levels.
I have hypo thyroid which would be better? However I was considering taking each every other night.
I tried ashwagandha about 5 years ago. I absolutely could not take it. It made me feel horrible!😢
Ashwagandha is the only thing that works here. but for those who has an effect from both. I can confirm there's a distinct difference. I get so sleepy of Ash.. l-Theanine gives me the jitters. Especially with coffee. Why?
High cortisol levels makes it difficult to sleep
can they be taken both at the same time?
can i take these both at the same time?
Both
I take CBD+Ashwagandha and L theanine combine just better me overall from zero anxiety to relaxation and sleep
I take a powder with both.
I take both every morning. I'm super friendly. 😆
I take those and cbd😊
I was taking Ashwagandha, but I have hypothyroid, and I read that you can't take if you're on thyroid meds.
Why not take both? Why does it have to one or the other?
My endocrinologist said L-Theanine is bedtime supplement esp people w anxiety/ mood / sleep issues. I take 600mg w 600mg Ashwaghana 30 min before bed. My insomnia and bad mood swings went away thru day. More patient. Than use Choline 700mg every morning w EEAs Taurine and Vitamin B Complex, MTHR-1.
Ashwaganda gave me heart palpitations and a racing heart. I wanted it to work so much.
what about taking them both at the same time?
Are you able to take both doctor?
ashwaganda didnt do good for me , and i know why now from what he said . Ltheanine is what worked for me .
Why not take both.
can you give me the state where you practice medicine?
would either help with irritability?
I take ashwagandha as an instant chill pill at work when I'm stressed out
can I take them togeather in the morning?
I use Ashwagandha along with Shilajit . Good combination for overall health.
Ashwaganda is not recommended for Hyperthyroids
Which might be better for alleviating stuttering?
I would give L-Theanine a go. Also take a look at the adaptogen - Holy Basil.
Why choose? Take both. Theanine with coffee. Ashwaghanda before sleep.
How much do I need to take of each?
Ashwagandha didn't do anything for me, I got headaches and generally felt worse.
L-Theanine I have found it reduces my anxiety, I am generally much happier (more excitable and inspired with life), I sleep better and I am able to focus more.
What size dose and how many times a day gets you well?
@@HeartFeltGestureI wish people wrote dosages and even brands.
@@SirHargreeves I agree, be as helpful as possible with fewest words.
I have been experimenting. 200mg on an empty stomach first thing in the morning.
Take with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in water to increase absorption.
Then 200mg again (with cider vinegar) in the evening 2 hours after main meal.
If 200mg isnt working, go to 400mg x 2.
NOW brand has very high production standards. Best wishes.
How much dosage do you take?
@@SirHargreeves I have been taking 200mg in the morning and I use the spring valley brand from Walmart. I have really noticed a significant difference. You have to take it for about a week to start feeling the full effects. I definitely felt it on day 3 of taking it and it lasts me all day.
How much of Ashnaganda powder do I take? Thank you
1/2 teaspoon
how long is L-theanine working?
I recommend taking L-Thenine, Rhodiola, and Phosphatidylserine.
how does someone get an appointment with you?
Ashwaganda almost killed me, it caused rapid heartrate on me and ended up in the hospital. It can be very dangerous if you have high blood pressure and take metaprolol tartrate.
About 6 people died from it this year in europe....dont know how much they took..
i take ashwaganda for low thyroid. 4500mg a day.
How do you feel, any changes?
Took Ashwagandha a few years ago. It gave me bad heart palpitations. Just started L-Theanine so I'm hoping I don't have the same issue
The same here
Same here. I heard it can exel hyper theroid
theanine isnt a grounded up herb with tons of different stuff in it like ashwa is, theanine it's an animo acid and only that so its 1000x more safe.
Any updates?
Hi I’m interested in get a conversation with you. But I like to know the price of the blood work. I don’t have medical insurance. Thank you.
It really depends on your needs and what testing you need done. Once I get a chance to go over your medical history and meet with you I will have a better idea. If you are interested the best thing to do is just book your first consultation with me. Here is a discounted link: www.optimalmindperformance.com/offers/FvbWP5Fj?coupon_code=YTOMP400OFF to book a consultation with me if you are interested.
Great channel 🫡
Hi sir, can I take ashwaghanda and theanine together
If it makes sense you can take both. Best is to test first to see if you need to take any.
Can you take Gingko Biloba in the morning and Ashwagandha at night ?
Yes.
How do I cycle ashwaganda so that I don’t experience the numbness of feelings that everyone talks about
4 weeks on then take time off
It’s not recommended to take Ashwaganda long term though. Ayurveda has been using Ashwaganda for thousands of years and doesn’t recommend using it long term. It can create emotional flatness, a condition where you no longer feel even positive emotions. You stop having feelings of joy or excitement for example. Lots of warnings about long term Ashwaganda use online. Here on TH-cam also.
Hi i do boxing and want to try ashwagandha for my next match. Im scared that it'll make me lose passion for boxing but it's positives would tremendously help. How long did it take for you to see the effects (negative/positives) kick in? Eg, could you take it once and feel the effects on the same day or would it be like other supplements where you feel it in 3-6 months etc. And how long would you recommend to cycle it to not lose passion for loved activities?
hey man , i am kickboxer / lift weights , and i take ashwaghanda , at first you will feel the relieve from stress and maybe after a month of use , at least for me the stress just feels like before again , i recommend cycling on and off and no it doesnt make you loose passion , i cant guarantee the same for you as i can do whatever task is necessary to be done no matter how i feel , hope this helps
@@LSOeaDASJDThanks for your response. I was thinking of cycling it for 2/3 weeks on and 1 week off. In your experience would you recommend upping it for 1 month on to experience full benefits. Im hearing for a lot of people after 2 weeks the ‘emotionless’ feelings comes. The only reason why im worried is because fighting without happiness or passion always results negatively
@@user-vw7iw5fo9w ok , my experience with ashwaghanda is weird , im not an emotional person but i have lots of stress and anxiety , i started taking ashwaghanda and was already killing my feelings through hard shit , thats why i cant see any difference , but as of calmness this stuff works as long as you cycle , dont worry about emotional stuff , you should pursue boxing as a necessity not a passion or hobby , defending oneself is vital and should not rely on your emotions to decide to be good or bad at it , cheers
I'd recommend trying it before sparring sessions and see how you react. I don't believe it will solve your nerves for actual competition but it would maybe help you accept these hard to deal with feelings in a better way
I really have to wonder what other things people are taking along with the ashwagandha to experience the "emotionless" feelings (or if it's like the video points out about being high vs low cortisol). I started taking it 2x a day every day after getting weened off my anti-anxiety meds to help carry me through long-term after my husband's death. And I'm not talking small doses either. I never once experienced a loss of passion or being emotionless the whole 2 years I took it. I will also say I have never once done any sort of recreational drugs, I don't drink alcohol.... and I don't use painkillers if I can help it because I'm allergic to anything that isn't Tylenol. I really am curious what could be the factor that causes the "emotionless" feeling because, like I said, I was doing 1500mg 2x a day for 2 years and never felt any of the negative side effects people talk about but I definitely had high cortisol levels from stress.
Funny, I take both of these whenever I drink coffee. It's the only way I can drink it without getting the jitters.
I have adhd, low energy, and can't stay asleep.
I am 39 with ADHD that wrecked my life for years. The past five years I take Adderall and have found the best supplements that works for me. Ashwaganda long term, for me anyways, had the same side effects as SSRIs. I quit SSRIs due to crap side effects so I am almost against ashwaganda. Also made my testerone low and caused heart palpitations.
I have simplified my stack through trial and error, tried many a supplement and noots for five years after adhd diagnosis.
Fish oil, ALCAR, Magnesium Glycinate, and threonate, vit Bs, l theanine, coq 10 and tyrosine are the absolute best. For better sleep; theanine, apiginen or strong chamomile tea, magnesium glycinate and passion flower. Black seed oil is great for anyone who is having WDs from anything btw. Never felt better. Cost about 45 a month. And no, i do not take Adderall daily. 20 mg a day max and two days a week off. Drinking water and being active is also a game changer. No caffiene either
I’ve been taking ashwaghanda (I definitely didn’t spell that right) for almost 4 years - downside is that it makes women spot (thins the uterine lining).
I just started taking L-theanine a couple weeks ago, and then this video popped up on my time line… thanks TH-cam?
Am I supposed to not be taking both at the same time?!
You actually spelled it correctly lol
Always stack both. Simple.
Not so.
You’re much more likely to notice the effects of L-Theanine in my experience. L-Theanine makes me tired if I take it alone.
Sorry l have be well that’s why watching anything?
I've heard that you should only take ashwagandha in 3 week cycles. Is this true?
I heard this with l-theanine. As an herbalist I know that with tonic herbs, herbs that stimulates organs or can cause relatively fast actions in the body should be taken 3 weeks on and 1 week off
The rapid ping pong, this vs that, vs., however, but, on the other hand... I developed a seizure condition of the brain trying to listen to this. Holy shit man breathe, slow the frick down
If I got an EEG during "neurofeedback training" and my alpha brainwaves are higher than normal, well, would it not stand to reason that I don't need the L-Theanine?
I take KSM-66 with L-theanine. You did not mention KSM-66
Ksm-66 is ashawanda extract.
What is KSM-66
It's just Ashwaganda
I don't know if I'm wrong or right but as far as I know there's no way no test to check your cortisol level or you dopamine level
Yes it can be tested
i suffer from low magnesium, and low potassium ...always feel rundown and like a lazy turd, i had to go to the hospital once for a 5 day stay and they ran iv bags while i was there of magnesium and potassium ....the first morning i woke at home i literally felt like i was 18 again...thats the best way i can describe how good i felt ....my energy was superb, not jittery ...just dominant id say..felt like any endeavor i took on was going to be a success ....after few days back to being worn down feeling......blahhhh
Take a high potency electrolyte every day
Buy yourself some Magnesium BisGlycinate, and some Potassium Bicarbonate.
Take everyday with food.
bruh what is the deal with so many docs popping up trying to sell stuff. Creating such a negative connotation between real physicians and pts.
The science is valid tho, at least he's selling legit products
both ;)
Can you take both?
Yes!!
Si.
You actually shouldn't take more than 1 Produkt, which increases your Dopamine and serotonin level
I’ve seen supplements with both and I’m wondering the same thing!
@@imlistening1137 of course you will finde supliments with both of them, because their goal is not your health, their goal is your money... never forget, that it is a big industry, guy want to earn money
L-Theanine trigger dreams that are so insane, it's almost like a drug !
Interesting! If taken at night or day or doesnt matter?
That was my exact experience and I was wondering if that happened to anyone else
Test cortisol
Low no ashesganda
Low dopamine gaba niremoranephem
Ltheanine
Tests
Spikes cotisol take ashesganda
Ashwagandha during the day. L-theanine before bed.
The sound effects with the pop up graphics are so distracting I had to mute and use closed captions. They are both childish and annoying.
Chill & take some L-Theanine 🧘
My guy methylene blue is a fuckin MAOI you can die mixing an MAOI with just about anything