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Understanding Cortisol Levels and the Effects of Ashwagandha
1:48:48 - 1:56:32 (07:44)
The regular cortisol pattern across the day is important to understand as cortisol dysregulation can lead to associated risks. While cortisol measurement in detail may not be possible for everyone, it is known that ashwagandha helps in blunting cortisol levels.
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The speaker talks about the importance of monitoring cortisol levels in our blood as it has a significant impact on our overall health and well-being.
1:48:48 - 1:50:44 (01:56)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of monitoring cortisol levels in our blood as it has a significant impact on our overall health and well-being. He also recommends checking cortisol and DHEA ratio for an easy metric of biological health.
ChapterUnderstanding Cortisol Levels and the Effects of Ashwagandha
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Rhodiola Rosea, also known as the golden root, is a natural adaptogen that can help regulate cortisol levels, reduce overreaching, and perceived effort.
1:50:45 - 1:53:03 (02:17)
Summary
Rhodiola Rosea, also known as the golden root, is a natural adaptogen that can help regulate cortisol levels, reduce overreaching, and perceived effort.
ChapterUnderstanding Cortisol Levels and the Effects of Ashwagandha
EpisodeGUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: Maximize Recovery to Achieve Fitness & Performance Goals
PodcastHuberman Lab
In this episode, the speaker explains the difficulty in measuring cortisol levels among individuals due to the wide range of normative values.
1:53:03 - 1:56:32 (03:29)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker explains the difficulty in measuring cortisol levels among individuals due to the wide range of normative values. He suggests testing cortisol levels at the beginning and end of a workout routine or exposure to help track progress.