Stacy Sims on Ashwagandha
6 episodes · 7 references · 2025–2026
- Sims recommends ashwagandha primarily as a stress and cortisol reducer, especially for post-menopausal women stuck in sympathetic overdrive. - She uses it personally on occasion when traveling and values it as an adaptogen for sleep alongside Rhodiola. - No specific dosing guidance or best-practice protocols discussed; cautions about thyroid interactions and need to cycle at high doses.
Consumption
- Sims takes ashwagandha occasionally when traveling, pairing it with L-theanine. - Usage is situational rather than daily — tied to travel-related stress and sleep disruption. - No specific dose, brand, or form mentioned for personal use.
Benefits
- Directly reduces cortisol responses, functioning as an overall stress reducer. - Sims specifically recommends it for early post-menopausal women to counteract new sympathetic nervous system overdrive. - Ranks alongside Rhodiola as one of the two top adaptogens for improving sleep.
Cautions
- Contraindicated for anyone on thyroid medication due to direct effects on thyroid function. - Sims advises cycling high doses to avoid liver and thyroid problems. - No long-term safety data discussed; concerns are dose-dependent rather than absolute.
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