Can You Take Ashwagandha and Caffeine Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Ashwagandha lowers cortisol and promotes calmness, while caffeine raises cortisol and promotes alertness. They can partially counteract each other.

How to arrange timing

Take caffeine in the morning and ashwagandha later in the day, or take them together if you want balanced energy.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Examine.com

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.