Reduces stress in double blind RCT
Increases muscle building in double blind RCT
Increases sperm production
Only longterm safety is in animal models. No longer term studies in humans.
Anyone ever take this stuff?
A Prospective, Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Safety and Efficacy of a High-Concentration Full-Spectrum Extract of Ashwagandha Root in Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Adults
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension, which can lead to underperformance and adverse clinical conditions. Adaptogens are herbs that help in combating stress. Ayurvedic classical texts, animal studies and clinical studies describe ...
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Increases muscle building in double blind RCT
Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial - Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Background Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) is a prominent herb in Ayurveda. This study was conducted to examine the possible effects of ashwagandha root extract consumption on muscle mass and strength in healthy young men engaged in resistance training. Methods In this 8-week, randomized...
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Increases sperm production
Clinical Evaluation of the Spermatogenic Activity of the Root Extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in Oligospermic Males: A Pilot Study - PubMed
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has been described in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine as an aphrodisiac that can be used to treat male sexual dysfunction and infertility. This pilot study was conducted to evaluate the spermatogenic activity of Ashwagandha root extract in oligospermic...
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Only longterm safety is in animal models. No longer term studies in humans.
Anyone ever take this stuff?