Pure Encapsulations - Ashwagandha High Potency Extract 500mg - Indian Ginseng/Winter Cherry Supplement to Support Cognitive and Joint Function - 60 Vegetarian Capsules

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It’s also worth noting that some people who are allergic to nightshades or have certain grass allergies don’t tolerate ashwagandha well. One 2015 study in humans suggested that ashwagandha root extract could enhance a person’s cardiorespiratory endurance, which could improve heart health. These levels are used in measuring cardiorespiratory endurance—how well the heart and lungs deliver oxygen to muscles during physical activity. Most studies so far have used animal or cell models, meaning that scientists do not know if the same results will occur in humans.

People who appreciate a multifaceted pre-workout will like to see the addition of mushrooms, ashwagandha, and green tea extract in this formula. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a plant in the nightshade family with a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine. In reducing cortisol levels, ashwagandha shifts hormone production to anabolic hormones – including testosterone and DHEA.

Some participants also experienced better sleep, but this study did not compare ashwagandha consumption against a placebo. Limited evidence suggests that ashwagandha may have some benefits for people with diabetes or high blood sugar levels.

Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Improving Sexual Function in Women: A Pilot Study.The Ashwagandha supplement from Essential Elements is by far the best for me in providing this herb’s benefits. According to a 2011 review, several studies have examined ashwagandha’s ability to slow or prevent loss of brain function in people with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Just don’t expose it to high heat, Clairmont says, which would cancel out the herb’s therapeutic benefits and possibly even render it carcinogenic.