Ashwagandha Protocol
Adaptogenic herb for stress reduction, cortisol management, and cognitive support with extensive clinical validation.
Overview
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) is a premier adaptogenic herb with over 3,000 years of use in Ayurvedic medicine. Modern research validates its ability to reduce cortisol levels by up to 30%, improve stress resilience, and enhance cognitive function.
The active compounds (called withanolides) work by regulating the body's stress response system and enhancing calming brain chemical activity, while also providing protective benefits for brain cells. Clinical studies show improvements in anxiety, sleep quality, cognitive performance, and testosterone levels in men.
This ancient medicine has been used for millennia in traditional healing systems to support the body's response to stress and promote overall vitality and longevity.
Key Benefits
Significantly reduces perceived stress and anxiety in clinical trials, with improvements in stress assessment scores of 40-50% after 60 days of supplementation at therapeutic doses.
Enhances memory, reaction time, and task performance in healthy adults, with notable improvements in mental function and information processing speed shown in multiple controlled studies.
Improves time to fall asleep and overall sleep quality in patients with insomnia, with improvements typically observed within 2-4 weeks of consistent use at recommended doses.
Increases testosterone levels in men with below-optimal testosterone by 10-20% on average, while also supporting healthy thyroid hormone production and balance.
Enhances physical performance, strength, and recovery in resistance training, with improvements in muscle mass and endurance when combined with regular exercise programmes.
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