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A member asked:

Is it safe to take ashwagandha while on testosterone replacement therapy? some chatter suggests it may raise it. i am using it for its calming abilities.

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Supplements: Since the FDA doesn't study supplements most physicians don't advise them as there is fear of unknown contaminants and uncertainty about efficacy and possible medication interactions. Your pharmacist may have some information about this supplement.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/15/2019

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