Ashwagandha and Phosphatidylserine (PS)
Both can blunt the cortisol stress response, a common pairing for stress resilience and recovery.
Ashwagandha
An adaptogenic herb for stress and resilience.
Phosphatidylserine (PS)
A brain-cell phospholipid studied for memory and stress.
Great to combine
These two are frequently stacked together; they complement each other and are commonly taken at the same time.
How to take them
Ashwagandha
- Dose
- 300–600 mg of a standardized extract per day
- Timing
- Evening for sleep, or split morning/evening for stress
Phosphatidylserine (PS)
- Dose
- 100 mg three times daily (300 mg/day) for cognition
- Timing
- With meals; athletes often dose around training
Frequently asked
Can you take Ashwagandha and Phosphatidylserine (PS) together?
Yes, they are commonly taken together. Both can blunt the cortisol stress response, a common pairing for stress resilience and recovery.
What's the best time to take Ashwagandha and Phosphatidylserine (PS)?
Around the same time works well. Ashwagandha: Evening for sleep, or split morning/evening for stress. Phosphatidylserine (PS): With meals; athletes often dose around training.
How do Ashwagandha and Phosphatidylserine (PS) interact?
Synergy: Work better together than alone. Both can blunt the cortisol stress response, a common pairing for stress resilience and recovery.
Related pairings
Ashwagandha + L-Theanine
Both promote calm; frequently stacked for stress management.
Ashwagandha + Magnesium
Commonly combined for stress relief and better sleep quality.
Ashwagandha + Rhodiola Rosea
Two complementary adaptogens: rhodiola is energizing while ashwagandha is calming, so they are often paired for daytime stress and resilience.
Ashwagandha + Tongkat Ali
Both are adaptogenic herbs used for stress, hormones, and vitality, and they are commonly stacked together.