is ashwagandha an aromatase inhibitor?

[future_mogger]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3675906/

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study Examining the Hormonal and Vitality Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in Aging, Overweight Males

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a herb commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine to promote youthful vigor, enhance muscle strength and endurance, and improve overall health. In this 16-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study, ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

these research articles imply that.... but many also say its ashwagandha is cope. and that you need real AI like anastrozole etc. i dont know what to believe

 

[orangomango2003]

ashwagandha is not an aromatase inhibitor

 

[hytt]

Is this an Indian drug?

 

[future_mogger]

Is this an Indian drug?

yes.

 

[future_mogger]

ashwagandha is not an aromatase inhibitor

read research articles

 

[n9wiff]

Is this an Indian drug?

A key herb in ayurvedic medicine.

Does seem to work but it isn't a miracle pill. From what I've seen other than the effect of better sleep, everything else is just not out of this world. Do your own research though.

 

[Deleted member 49130]

No

There were no significant between-group differences in cortisol and estradiol. In conclusion, the intake of a standardized ashwagandha extract (Shoden beads) for 8 weeks was associated with increased levels of DHEA-S and testosterone, although no significant between-group differences were found in cortisol, estradiol, fatigue, vigor, or sexual well-being.

 

[Dr. Mog]

This is now marketed to the western market. Previously in ancient India it was given for multiple other reasons and some of them still seem to work. Mainly to control blood glucose levels.

Makes you hypoglycemic when taken with a mixture of other ayurvedic herbs.

 

[IAMNOTANINCEL]

it's toxic