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Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Ashwagandha? Here’s the Truth

Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Ashwagandha? Here’s the Truth

Ashwagandha, the ancient adaptogen, has made its way from Ayurveda to your modern-day wellness stack.  But as you start taking it daily, there's a question that pops up often: Can I still enjoy a drink on Friday night? Let’s explore what happens when you mix ashwagandha with alcohol—and whether you really should. A potent herb used for centuries in Indian medicine is ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). It's classified as an adaptogen, which means it helps your body handle stress.  People take it for anxiety, better sleep, hormone balance, and even workout recovery (1).  It works by regulating cortisol (your stress hormone),...

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