Description
Potential benefits of ashwagandha include better athletic performance and sleep. Some research suggests this herb may help people with conditions like anxiety and infertility.
Ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, which is a traditional form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing.
People have used Ashwagandha for thousands of years to relieve stress, increase energy levels, and improve concentration.
- May help reduce stress and anxiety -Ashwagandha is perhaps best known for its ability to reduce stress. It’s classified as an adaptogen, a substance that helps the body cope with stress.
- Ashwagandha may help improve measures of physical performance in athletes and healthy adults, including VO2 max and strength.
- Ashwagandha may help reduce symptoms of depression and benefit people with some mental health conditions. However, more research is needed.
- Ashwagandha may help increase testosterone levels and may have some potential benefits for male fertility. However, more research is needed.
- Ashwagandha may help reduce inflammatory markers in the body. However, more research is needed.
- Ashwagandha may be an effective natural remedy to improve sleep and may especially help people with insomnia.
Benefits of Ashwagandha:
- Reducing stress
- Improving sleep
- Boosting athletic performance
- Improving memory
- Increasing male fertility
- Reducing inflammation
- Managing blood sugar
