Swedish Supplements Ashwagandha

Ashwaganda has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine in India. as a true panacea for, among other things, fatigue, impotence, difficulty sleeping, to support memory and in the hope of rejuvenating properties.

It is an herb attributed to many positive health effects for both internal and external use. Today, perhaps the most popular area of use is to counteract stress and fatigue. Today we know that Ashwaganda has a specific effect on the stress hormone cortisol.

Several clinical studies also show that Ashwaganda has interesting properties for those who exercise. Ashwaganda has been shown to promote muscle strength and growth – while improving body composition. A good effect has also been seen for endurance athletes. Swedish Supplements uses 400mg of Ashwaganda root powder extract with as much as 7% Witanolides in the product Ashwaganda, which is a high dose compared to others on the market.

References

Ashwaganda and stress

Adaptogenic and Anxiolytic Effects of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Healthy Adults: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32021735/

Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Insomnia and Anxiety: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31728244/

A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23439798/

Ashwaganda and training

Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26609282/

Efficacy of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera [L.] Dunal) in improving cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy athletic adults. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26730141/