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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.