Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha, or withania somnifera, is an evergreen shrub that grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. Ashwagandha contains chemicals that helps calm the brain and mildly lower blood pressure. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, and helps the body resist physical and mental stress. Indeed, research from 2021 shows that ashwagandha can reduce stress and anxiety.
Ashwagandha root extract has sleep-inducing potential, and improves sleep quality and sleep onset latency in patients with insomnia.
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Scientific studies have also proven that Ashwagandha increases Testosterone levels in men. It also protects the body from oxidative strength and improves muscle recovery-growth.
Who should avoid Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha can increase immune response, so it's recommended that individuals with autoimmune diseases (such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, or other conditions) avoid taking ashwagandha.