User Experiences Heart Racing from Ashwagandha Supplementation
A user reports potential side effects including a racing heart after taking ashwagandha. The assistant discusses possible causes, safety, and advice on consulting healthcare for personalized guidance. Insights include the variability of individual reactions to supplements.
Negative experience with ashwagandha?
For the last 10days I have been using ashawagandha in powder. I was taking half a teaspoon and the after few days gradually went for whole teaspoon and sometimes before bed also.. But as I am writing it an hour ago I was in hospital for EKG… I woke up in the middle of the night suddenly and started to feel that my heart is racing like horse and then it became unbearable so I called ambulance. They checked me and I was fine.. But for the last week a I was feeling weird and I could feel like I have elevated heart rate and when looked at the date I bought it I was thinking it can the cause, that day before this happened, after taking it I had weird feeling in my chest and felt pressure in my head, right after I took it Does anybody have experience like me?
Ashwagandha is generally considered safe for most people when taken in appropriate dosages, but some individuals may experience side effects. It's possible that your symptoms, such as a racing heart, could be related to ashwagandha, especially if you noticed these symptoms aligning with the timing of your ashwagandha consumption1. Common side effects of ashwagandha can include gastrointestinal issues, dizziness, and, in some cases, increased heart rate or palpitations2.
It's important to note that individual reactions to supplements can vary widely. Factors such as existing health conditions, interactions with other medications, or even the concentration of the active ingredients in your ashwagandha preparation might influence how you tolerate it3.
Given your experience, it's crucial to speak with a healthcare professional to assess whether you should continue using ashwagandha or explore other alternatives. Monitoring how your body responds to it, or any supplement, can help in making informed decisions about your health.
Footnotes
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