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DISCLAIMER
Consult your physician before taking anything. If you have heart problems or health issues, it's best to ask your doctor. I am not a doctor. The advice in this article is well-researched and intended to help you. I myself take ashwaganda and am a fan of the supplement. That said, if you have any hesitancy, by all means as your doctor about taking it before use.