TimingAshwagandha KSM-66

Best in the evening

When to take Ashwagandha KSM-66

Evening (or split AM and PM)

Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic adaptogen with good evidence for stress, sleep and cortisol. Most people take it in the evening, or split morning and evening.

Updated 2026-10-25

Best time in your day

  1. Wake
  2. Workout
  3. Breakfast
  4. Lunch
  5. Evening
  6. Workout
  7. Dinner
  8. Walk
  9. Bed
When
Evening, or split morning and evening
Food
With food
Typical dose
300–600 mg root extract per day

How to take it

  1. 1Choose a root extract like KSM-66
  2. 2Take it with dinner
  3. 3Split if you feel drowsy in the day
  4. 4Use it for 8 weeks, then reassess

Watch out

Avoid it in pregnancy and with autoimmune or thyroid conditions unless your doctor agrees. Rare liver injury has been reported.

Keep apart from

  • Thyroid medication
  • Sedatives and sleeping pills
  • Immunosuppressants
  • Diabetes and blood pressure medication

Common questions

Can I take it in the morning?

Yes, split doses work for daytime calm.

Does it raise testosterone?

Some studies in men show modest increases.

Does it cause drowsiness?

It can, which is why evening is common.

Explore further

Sources

  1. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Ashwagandha fact sheet for health professionals
  2. NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Ashwagandha

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For general education only, not medical advice. Talk to a qualified doctor before starting or changing supplements, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.