Ashwagandha is a revered nervine tonic- an herb that nourishes, soothes, and relaxes the nervous system. It has been used for thousand of years within the traditional Indian medicine.
It is one of the most important herbs within Ayurvedic medical system, it is also known as "Indian ginseng." It is classified as an adaptogen, meaning that it can help your body manage stress.
Ashwagandha also provides numerous other benefits for your body and brain:
Ashwagandha can reduce blood sugar levels- through its effects on insulin secretion and sensitivity.
Ashwagandha can reduce cortisol levels in chronically stressed individuals.
Also, several controlled human studies have shown that it can reduce symptoms in people with stress and anxiety disorders.
Ashwaghandha helps increase testosterone levels and significantly boosts sperm quality and fertility in men.
Ashwaghanda may help reduce the risk of heart disease by decreasing cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Ashwagandha is a safe supplement for most people, although its long-term effects are unknown.
However certain individuals should not take it , including :
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women
- People with autoimmune disease
- Patients who take thyroid medicine , as it may increase thyroid hormone levels in some people
- It may also decrease blood sugar and blood pressure levels, so medication dosages may need to be adjusted if you take it.
Standard root extract is commonly taken in 450-500mg capsules once or twice daily.
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