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Does Anyone Know What Ashwagandha Does When Taking ART Meds?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I talked with my doc about me wanting to take this and she says there’s not enough research between this and ART meds. I’m so tempted to try it out anyway because I’m desperately trying to not take psychiatric meds. Research says this can help with anxiety, depression, memory, muscle function, lowers cortisol levels, and blood sugar. Research also says it’s not good for autoimmune disorders (unless okay’d by professionals) but I have not found a single source saying it’s bad for HIV (most of… read more

September 25, 2020
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A myHIVteam Member

Take your multivitamins and your Ashwagandha 2 hours prior to or after taking your ARVs. Also, opt for KSM-66 Ashwagandha instead of the other rubbish you may find. You will quickly determine whether or not you should take it early in the morning or at night. Start with a low dosage and then do it for 4 weeks on, 2-4 weeks off.

April 26, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC47...
As always, discuss with your doctor. The natural supplement/herb may not affect the HIV/AIDS but it may have adverse effects with HIV/AIDS medications

September 26, 2020 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member multivitamins should be taken 2 hours before or after ARVs. When taken at the same time as ARVs, the multivitamin can reduce the effectiveness of your ARVs.

May 23, 2022
A myHIVteam Member

Questions. I take Alovera juice in the morning..along side with .my hiv medication. Plus multivitamin. Any side effects? Kindly let me know

May 22, 2022
A myHIVteam Member

I found this article.

https://www.thebody.com/article/herbal-therapie...

March 6, 2022

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