Ashwagandha

Description

Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb and is classified as an adaptogen, meaning that it can help your body manage stress. Our Ashwagandha is a specially formulated product designed to optimize adrenal health, function and energy and to help regulate cortisol levels for optimal health.  Many of its health benefits are attributed to its high concentration of withanolides, which have been shown to fight inflammation and tumor growth (1Trusted Source). It also provides numerous other benefits for your body and brain. Here are few of them:

• Helps in reduction of blood sugar levels – In several studies, ashwagandha has been shown to lower blood sugar levels.  Also, several human studies have suggested that it can reduce blood sugar levels in both healthy people and those with diabetes (4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source, 6Trusted Source).
• Contains Anti-cancer properties – Animal and test-tube studies have found that withaferin, a compound in ashwagandha, helps induce apoptosis, which is the programmed death of cancer cells and withaferin also helps create Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) thought to disrupt abnormal cell function.
• Assists in Reduction of Cortisol – Cortisol is known as a stress hormone that your adrenal glands release in response to stress, as well as when your blood sugar levels get too low.  Unfortunately, in some cases, cortisol levels may become chronically elevated, which can lead to high blood sugar levels and increased fat storage in the abdomen as well as other health issues.  Some studies have shown that Ashwagandha helped reduce cortisol levels as much as 30%.
• Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety – Researchers have reported that it blocked the stress pathway in the brains of rats by regulating chemical signaling in the nervous system (16Trusted Source). Also, several controlled human studies have shown that it can reduce symptoms in people with stress and anxiety disorders (14Trusted Source, 17Trusted Source, 18Trusted Source).
• Can Boost Testosterone & Increase Fertility in Men – In one study in 75 infertile men, the group treated with ashwagandha showed increased sperm count and motility.  Further, the treatment led to a significant increase in testosterone levels.  (21Trusted Source).The researchers also reported that the group who took the herb had increased antioxidant levels in their blood.
• May Help Increase Muscle Mass and Strength – Research has shown that ashwagandha may improve body composition and function and increase strength. (4Trusted Source, 20Trusted Source, 22Trusted Source). In a study to determine a safe and effective dosage for ashwagandha, healthy men who took 750–1,250 mg of pulverized ashwagandha root per day gained muscle strength after 30 days (4Trusted Source). In another study, those who took ashwagandha had significantly greater gains in muscle strength and size. It also more than doubled their reductions in body fat percentage, compared with the placebo group (20Trusted Source).
• Potential Anti-Inflammatory Benefits – Ashwagandha has been shown to decrease markers of inflammation, such as C-reactive protein (CRP). Remember, inflammation is the precursor to most lifestyle diseases, so this benefit is significant. An increase in the CRP marker is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. In one controlled study, the group who took 250 mg of standardized ashwagandha extract daily had a 36% decrease in CRP, on average, compared with a 6% decrease in the placebo group (3).
• Improved Brain Function and Memory – Test-tube and animal studies suggest that ashwagandha may mitigate memory and brain function problems caused by injury or disease (29Trusted Source, 30Trusted Source, 31Trusted Source, 32Trusted Source). Research has shown that it promotes antioxidant activity that protects nerve cells from harmful free radicals. Limited human studies have been done in this area.

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Our product is GMO free, pesticide free and contains no fragrances, dyes or fillers.  It is GMP certified, using only the highest production standards.