The Truth About Ashwagandha

The Truth About Ashwagandha (Ancient Medicinal Ayurvedic Herb Benefits)

Proven Health Benefits of Ashwagandha according to healthline.com article written by Franziska Spritzier  RD.

 One of the most important herb in Ayurveda is Ashwagandha due to its many medicinal benefits. Ashwagandha can reduce blood sugar. Several human studies have suggested that Ashwagandha can reduce blood sugar level in both healthy individuals as well with  those with diabetes.

 Animals and test-tube studies have shown that Withaferin, a bioactive compound in Ashwagandha, promotes the death of tumor cells and may be effective against several types of cancer.

 Ashwagandha supplements may help lower cortisol levels in chronically  stressed individuals, it has  been shown to reduce stress and anxiety in both animal and human studies. Also Ashwangandha can boost testosterone and increase fertility in men.

 Ashwagandha has been shown to increase muscle mass, reduce body fat, and increase strength in men. This is one is of  great importance to many, Ashwagandha has been shown to increase natural killer cell activity and decrease markers of  inflammation and  may help reduce the risk of heart disease by decreasing cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Ashwagandha supplements may improve brain function, including memory, reaction time, and the ability to perform tasks. Ashwagandha is safe for most people. Finally, limited research have shown that Ashwagandha may help reduce depression.

Although Ashwagandha maybe safe for most people, certain individuals, should seek their healthcare provider authorization before using Ashwangandha.