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Ashwagandha Supplements
Ashwagandha for Better Sleep?
8/30/2022
Can ashwagandha improve sleep? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review.
Also learn about supplements for insomnia.
Ashwagandha for Anxious Dogs?
4/19/2022
Can ashwagandha supplementation reduce fear and anxiety in anxious dogs? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review.
(Also see our other articles about supplements for dogs.)
Liver Injury from Ashwagandha
12/13/2021
Several cases of liver injury have been reported with use of ashwagandha supplements, including a recent report suggesting why this may happen. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review.
Ashwagandha for Stress?
11/29/2021
Does ashwagandha supplementation reduce stress? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review.
Ashwagandha for Hot Flashes?
11/01/2021
Can ashwagandha supplementation reduce hot flashes and other symptoms of perimenopause? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for ashwagandha.
Liver Injury With Ashwagandha
7/09/2021
Although rare, liver injury has been linked to the use of certain ashwagandha supplements. Another case was recently reported. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review.
Ashwagandha for Exercise Endurance?
3/05/2021
Can ashwagandha improve endurance and decrease fatigue during exercise? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick among ashwagandha supplements.
Caution With Ashwagandha
1/02/2021
Ashwagandha may decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant drugs and, according to a recent case report, may trigger transplant rejection. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. The section includes information about other potential side effects of ashwagandha.
Ashwagandha for Sleep
8/20/2020
Can ashwagandha help people with insomnia fall asleep and stay asleep longer? Find out what studies are showing in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for ashwagandha.
Ashwagandha for Better Sleep?
5/26/2020
Ashwagandha, which is often used for anxiety and stress, was recently tested in people with insomnia. Did it help them fall asleep? Find out in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for ashwagandha.
Does Ashwagandha Lower Stress?
2/24/2020
A widely available ashwagandha extract was recently tested for its ability to reduce stress, at two different doses. Find out if either worked in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for ashwagandha.
Concern With Ashwagandha
1/11/2020
Ashwagandha can increase thyroid hormone levels, resulting in thyroid toxicity, even in people without a history of thyroid disease. Read about a recent case and learn symptoms to look for in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick among ashwagandha supplements.
Ashwagandha for Insomnia?
10/14/2019
Does ashwagandha help people with insomnia fall asleep and stay asleep? See what a new study showed in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for ashwagandha.
Ashwagandha for Stress and Anxiety
9/16/2019
Can ashwagandha decrease symptoms of anxiety and lower levels of a stress hormone? See what a new study found in the Anxiety, Stress and Insomnia section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for ashwagandha.
Liver Injury With Ashwagandha
5/21/2019
Although rare, several cases of liver injury associated with the use of ashwagandha supplements were recently reported. See the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. This has affected our selection of a Top Pick.
Ashwagandha for Vitality?
3/11/2019
Did giving ashwagandha to middle-aged, overweight men improve their vitality, vigor, or levels of testosterone? Find out in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for ashwagandha.
Ashwagandha for Schizophrenia
7/16/2018
Can ashwagandha reduce symptoms of schizophrenia? Find out what a new study suggests in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Review. (Also see our Top Pick among ashwagandha supplements.)
Ashwagandha & Thyroid Function
9/01/2017
Ashwagandha extract improved thyroid hormone levels in men and women with subclinical hypothyroidism in a new study. See the details in the "What It Does" section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review -- which includes our Top Pick among ashwagandha supplements.
Ashwagandha Improves Memory
5/02/2017
An 8-week study among men and women with mild cognitive impairment found ashwagandha root extract to improve many aspects of cognitive function compared to placebo. Studies have shown a range of benefits with ashwagandha, particularly in reducing stress and anxiety, although studies have been small. For details, see the "What It Does" section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review >>
Ashwagandha for Knee Osteoarthritis
12/16/2016
A new study in which people with mild knee osteoarthritis were given ashwagandha supplements daily showed significant improvements in pain and inflammation. For more details about this and other studies with ashwagandha, as well as our reviews of products, see the "What It Does" section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review >>
Herbal Arousal
11/23/2015
We have previously reported that ashwagandha extract may improve fertility in men. A new study suggests that it can improve sexual function in women. Details about the product and dosage, and our tests of products on the market, are found in the Ashwagandha Review >>
