{"id":23609,"date":"2023-12-06T12:00:48","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T12:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/?p=23609"},"modified":"2024-11-26T15:24:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T15:24:40","slug":"when-to-take-ashwagandha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/when-to-take-ashwagandha\/","title":{"rendered":"When to take Ashwagandha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have you heard of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/what-is-ashwagandha\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ashwagandha<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">? We bet you have. After seeing an incredible rise in awareness, this nootropic is the talk of the industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You may already have some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/products\/ashwagandha-capsules\/bpb-ks66-0500\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ashwagandha capsules<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but you need some information on when to take ashwagandha. With the help of our in-house expert, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/authors\/abi-roberts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abi Roberts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, we strive to provide an answer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-list\"><h4>Related Products<\/h4><div class=\"products\"><div class=\"border-bottom m-bottom p-bottom\">\n                        <a class=\"product_img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/products\/ashwagandha-capsules\/bpb-ks66-0500\" title=\"KSM-66\u00ae Ashwagandha Capsules 500mg - 90 Capsules\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" title=\"KSM-66\u00ae Ashwagandha Capsules 500mg - 90 Capsules\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/70bdbbc6c41b12806d0f4369970286a6\/B\/P\/BPB_KS66_0500_thumbnail__1__cf17.png\" alt=\"KSM-66\u00ae Ashwagandha Capsules 500mg - 90 Capsules\">\n                        <\/a><h2 class=\"product_title text-size--normal text-brand--secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/products\/ashwagandha-capsules\/bpb-ks66-0500\" title=\"KSM-66\u00ae Ashwagandha Capsules 500mg - 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\u00a334.99<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><b>What is ashwagandha?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ashwagandha is a herb from Southeast Asia. Extracts or powders from the ashwagandha plant\u2019s roots or leaves have long been used in alternative medicine for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3252722\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wide range of purposes<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is considered an adaptogen, meaning it\u2019s purported to enhance the body\u2019s resilience to stress and help our body cope better with the physical effects of stress. It is also taken to support the onset of sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/what-is-ashwagandha\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1609-16-ashwaganda-533x355.jpg\" alt=\"what is ashwagandha\" width=\"685\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1609-16-ashwaganda-533x355.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1609-16-ashwaganda-1012x674.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1609-16-ashwaganda-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1609-16-ashwaganda-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1609-16-ashwaganda.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>When is the best time to take ashwagandha?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ashwagandha can be consumed at any time of the day. Some people find that taking it in the morning helps them start their day, while others prefer to take it in the evening before bed. As mentioned above, it supports the onset of sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Focus on finding a time where you can do it constantly, whether it\u2019s taken as part of your morning routine or as you settle down for doing your morning routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe best time to take ashwagandha would be at a time that you remember to take it consistently\u201d, says Roberts. \u201cSome people prefer to take it in the morning to help start their day with a calm, clear mind, while others prefer to take it before bedtime to help them relax before sleep.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Should you take ashwagandha in the morning or at night?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ashwagandha can be taken in the morning, at night, or at any other time of the day. Timing will mostly depend on your personal preferences, tolerance, and the type of ashwagandha you choose to take. Much like a supplement like creatine, it doesn\u2019t matter when you take it &#8211; just do it every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cAshwagandha timing also depends on your specific supplement stack and your purpose of taking it. If you want to stack ashwagandha with the likes of melatonin to aid sleep, it would be beneficial to take before bedtime. Ashwagandha supports the onset of sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the other hand, if you want to stack it with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/health-wellbeing\/multivitamins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">multivitamins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/health-wellbeing\/probiotics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">probiotics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/health-wellbeing\/fish-oils\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fish oils<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to help kickstart your day, you may consider taking it in the morning\u201d, says Abi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Supplements-for-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-533x296.jpg\" alt=\"Supplements for a Good Night's Sleep\" width=\"708\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Supplements-for-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-533x296.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Supplements-for-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-640x356.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Supplements-for-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Supplements-for-a-Good-Nights-Sleep.jpg 757w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>When to take ashwagandha for sleep<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s no set dosage for this herb and different experts suggest different things, so it\u2019s important to consult with your doctor or another medical professional before consuming any new herbs or supplements for sleep, including ashwagandha.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cGenerally, it would make the most sense to take ashwagandha around an hour before bedtime to give it some time to absorb to feel any possible immediate relaxing effect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But the longer-term benefits of ashwagandha may take much longer to notice. It depends on the supplement, dosage, and how your body responds\u201d, says Abi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cKSM-66 is more potent as it\u2019s a specialised root extract that closely resembles the natural ratios of bioactive constituents of the Ashwagandha root. It\u2019s also produced more safely and cleaner, produced without using chemicals, better for the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">KSM-66 is also the most clinically studied ashwagandha extract. Extracts are taken from the root, not the leaves.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Summary: When to take ashwagandha<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since ashwagandha takes time to work, take at a time you can stick to. You may wish to take it with food or at night if you notice any stomach discomfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All in all, the best time to take ashwagandha is when you can be consistent in taking it. 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