Ashwagandha vs Reishi for sleep
Short answer: For sleep, more users report improvement with Reishi — 86% of 36 reports, versus 77% of 233 for Ashwagandha.
Ashwagandha has 48 meta-analyses and 59 randomized trials on PubMed; Reishi has 9 and 3.
Based on 2,447 reports about Ashwagandha and 220 about Reishi. Not medical advice.
| Ashwagandha Supplement | Reishi Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 44%helped1,321 reports · high confidence | 66%helped64 reports · medium confidence |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mostly positive |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | BResearch: Moderate |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 48 / 59 | 9 / 3 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 88% (881) | 90% (29) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 53% (446) | 70% (10) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 77% (233) | 86% (36) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 53% (125) | 71% (7) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 62% (127) | 0% (3) |
| Common side effects | anhedonia, drowsiness, fatigue, depression | low mood, stomach upset, vertigo, dht inhibition |
| Typical dose reported | 800-1600 mg / after dinner | 1-2 g / daily |
The current systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of RCTs revealed a beneficial effect in both stress and anxiety following Ashwagandha supplementation. However, further high-quality studies are needed to firmly establish the clinical efficacy of the plant.
Phytother Res, 2022 ↗“I paired it with maca and ashwaganda and it legit felt like a steroid cycle.”
Nevertheless, the evidence is inconclusive to recommend the routine use of mushrooms for cancer patients. More trials are needed to explore mushroom use during and after cancer treatment.
Curr Oncol Rep, 2023 ↗“Reishi is good too (at night), plus cordyceps and maitake. That stuff really helped me get functioning again.”
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