Ashwagandha and Ginkgo Biloba

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Does anyone have any experience taking either of these herbs? I was looking into taking one or both for cognitive enhancement and stress reduction. Thanks!

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Great way to waste money. Fasting will give you those benefits you are seeking on a much greater scale. Let me know if you would like to learn more about how to start a beginners fasting protocol.

Use Rhodiola over Ashwagandha for stress. It will take about 6 weeks before you notice anything.

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Great way to waste money. Fasting will give you those benefits you are seeking on a much greater scale. Let me know if you would like to learn more about how to start a beginners fasting protocol.

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I’m interested. Can you give me the low down on how to start a fast? Preferably in your words and not a link to another site.

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Can you give me the low down on how to start a fas

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Don't eat

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realize the absolute garbage the FDA has been pushing on you is a joke (no you will not pass out, die of starvation, become hypoglycemic, etc) 

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This is what always makes me shake my head at about fasting. Just not passing out or dying is a low bar.

If people want to give it a go, that's fine by me, but I also don't buy the detox angle. Consumption of food and removal of waste from that is quite literally what a large part of your body is built to do.

My wife recently had to do a 72 hour liquid diet and hated it. I understand there are people who say they feel better fasting, and if that's you, cool. I just personally have not met one.

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Use Rhodiola over Ashwagandha for stress. It will take about 6 weeks before you notice anything.

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Ashwagandha worked miracles for my stress. Never took Rhodiola. Took about 6 weeks like you say, stuff was a blessing during a very stressful period.

Is KSM-66 safe for drug testing?

Yes

I take 400mg magnesium supplement/day that has definitely reduced my stress level. Even if its a placebo effect I'm sold.

Yes magnesium is awesome as well.

Also be cognizant of what forms there are and which ones would work best for you. But do this with every vitamin and mineral.

Magnesium citrate -- Magnesium citrate is the most popular magnesium supplement, probably because it is inexpensive and easily absorbed. Since citric acid is a mild laxative, magnesium citrate functions as a constipation aid as well as a magnesium source. It is a great choice for individuals with rectal or colon problems but is unsuitable for those with loose bowel movements.

Magnesium taurate -- Magnesium taurate is the best choice of magnesium supplement for people with cardiovascular issues, since it is known to prevent arrhythmias and guard the heart from damage caused by heart attacks. Magnesium taurate is easily absorbed (magnesium and taurine stabilize cell membranes together), and it contains no laxative properties.

Magnesium malate -- Magnesium malate is a fantastic choice for people suffering from fatigue, since malic acid -- a natural fruit acid present in most cells in the body -- is a vital component of enzymes that play a key role in ATP synthesis and energy production. Since the ionic bonds of magnesium and malic acid are easily broken, magnesium malate is also highly soluble.

Magnesium glycinate -- Magnesium glycinate (magnesium bound with glycine, a non-essential amino acid) is one of the most bioavailable and absorbable forms of magnesium, and also the least likely to induce diarrhea. It is the safest option for correcting a long-term deficiency.

Magnesium chloride -- Though magnesium chloride only contains around 12 percent elemental magnesium, it has an impressive absorption rate and is the best form of magnesium to take for detoxing the cells and tissues. Moreover, chloride (not to be confused with chlorine, the toxic gas) aids kidney function and can boost a sluggish metabolism.

Magnesium carbonate -- Magnesium carbonate is another popular, bioavailable form of magnesium that actually turns into magnesium chloride when it mixes with the hydrochloric acid in our stomachs. It is a good choice for people suffering from indigestion and acid reflux, since it contains antacid properties.

The worst forms of magnesium
Magnesium oxide -- Magnesium oxide is the most common form of magnesium sold in pharmacies, but it is non-chelated and possesses a poor absorption rate compared to those listed above.

Magnesium sulfate -- Magnesium sulfate, also called Epsom salt, is a fantastic constipation aid but an unsafe source of dietary magnesium, since overdosing on it is easy.

Magnesium glutamate and aspartate -- Avoid these two forms of magnesium completely. Glutamic acid and aspartic acid are components of the dangerous artificial sweetener aspartame, and both of them become neurotoxic when unbound to other amino acids.