{"id":1076,"date":"2025-02-12T11:53:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T11:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/?p=1076"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:32:09","slug":"surprising-benefits-of-ashwagandha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/surprising-benefits-of-ashwagandha\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Surprising Benefits of Ashwagandha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By now, the vast majority of people who are interested in supplements will have either seen or heard about the benefits of ashwagandha, as it is easily one of the fastest-growing products to hit the health and fitness industry in several years. Despite this, many people will still have very little understanding of exactly what ashwagandha actually is or what it is even supposed to do.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is a great shame, as while many of the new fad supplements that gain some level of notoriety turn out to be of very little use once more tests are run on them, Ashwagandha is one that really does work, and which can offer a great number of different health benefits for the human body.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With that in mind then, allow us to give you a brief introduction to ashwagandha and explain just what it is you are missing out on by not taking it, and how best to go about using it for yourself.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/surprising-benefits-of-ashwagandha\/#What_is_Ashwagandha_How_Does_it_Work\" title=\"What is Ashwagandha &amp; How Does it Work?\">What is Ashwagandha &amp; How Does it Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/surprising-benefits-of-ashwagandha\/#Prime_Male_Ashwagandha\" title=\"Prime Male Ashwagandha\">Prime Male Ashwagandha<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/surprising-benefits-of-ashwagandha\/#5_Surprising_Benefits_Of_Ashwagandha\" title=\"5 Surprising Benefits Of Ashwagandha\u00a0\">5 Surprising Benefits Of Ashwagandha\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/surprising-benefits-of-ashwagandha\/#Improves_Testosterone_Levels\" title=\"Improves Testosterone Levels\u00a0\">Improves Testosterone Levels\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/surprising-benefits-of-ashwagandha\/#Prevents_Or_Treats_Anxiety_Stress\" title=\"Prevents Or Treats Anxiety &amp; Stress\u00a0\">Prevents Or Treats Anxiety &amp; Stress\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/surprising-benefits-of-ashwagandha\/#Boosts_Brain_Health_Functions\" title=\"Boosts Brain Health &amp; Functions\u00a0\">Boosts Brain Health &amp; Functions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/surprising-benefits-of-ashwagandha\/#Promotes_A_Healthy_Sleep_Cycle\" title=\"Promotes A Healthy Sleep Cycle\u00a0\">Promotes A Healthy Sleep Cycle\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/surprising-benefits-of-ashwagandha\/#Relieves_Inflammation_Arthritis\" title=\"Relieves Inflammation &amp; Arthritis\u00a0\">Relieves Inflammation &amp; Arthritis\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/surprising-benefits-of-ashwagandha\/#Do_All_Ashwagandha_Supplements_Produce_The_Same_Results\" title=\"Do All Ashwagandha Supplements Produce The Same Results?\u00a0\">Do All Ashwagandha Supplements Produce The Same Results?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/surprising-benefits-of-ashwagandha\/#References\" title=\"References\">References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Ashwagandha_How_Does_it_Work\"><\/span>What is Ashwagandha &amp; How Does it Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ashwagandha is a plant extract that is found in the roots of an evergreen shrub called the winter cherry. Also known as both withania somnifera and Indian ginseng, it is an adaptogenic herbal supplement that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine and various other forms of traditional medicine around the world for centuries, particularly in Asia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While taking supplements which contain ashwagandha extract in any form can be very beneficial, the quality and quantity of ashwagandha that you use each day will both have a huge impact on the beneficial effects that you experience. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clinical studies have conclusively proven that it is safe for the vast majority of people to take ashwagandha extract in dosages of up to 1,000 mg per day, although they do suggest that dosages this high will ideally be split into two equal doses, just to be on the safe side and keep the levels in your body constant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The same studies then also show that at least 250 mg is the minimum daily dosage of ashwagandha extract which is required to produce any of its beneficial effects, while its maximum benefits can be achieved by taking 500mg to 600 mg per day, with very little evidence proving that using dosages higher that this will produce any additional health benefits<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n    <!-- ASHWAGANDHA CTA-->\r\n    <style media=\"screen\">\r\n     .reviews--advert--v2 {\r\n       margin-top: 1.5rem;\r\n       margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\r\n     }\r\n     .reviews--advert--v2 .ashwagandha-bottle {\r\n       max-width: 100%; \r\n       width: 100%;\r\n     }\r\n     @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n       .reviews--advert--v2 .ashwagandha-bottle {\r\n         max-width: unset;\r\n         width: 130%;\r\n       }\r\n     }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n    <div class=\"reviews--advert--v2\">\r\n      <div class=\"columns is-centered is-vcentered\">\r\n        <div class=\"column is-full-mobile is-3-tablet\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/static\/frontend\/Roarambition\/Primemale\/en_US\/images\/single-ashwagandha\/ashwagandha-hero-product.png\" alt=\"Prime Male Ashwagandha Product Bottle\" class=\"product ashwagandha-bottle\" style=\"\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"column is-full-mobile is-8-tablet\">\r\n          <h3 class=\"has-text-weight-bold is-size-small zmb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prime_Male_Ashwagandha\"><\/span>Prime Male Ashwagandha<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\t\t      <p class=\"grey-text is-relative is-marginless is-size-xxsmall\">The Best Cortisol Regulator to Banish Insomnia and Boost Sexual Performance.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/ashwagandha#PAS01F0\" class=\"btn btn--redgradient is-uppercase zmb\">Order Now<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  \n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Surprising_Benefits_Of_Ashwagandha\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">5 Surprising Benefits Of Ashwagandha<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improves_Testosterone_Levels\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Improves Testosterone Levels<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Easily one of the most popular health benefits of ashwagandha extract and the reason that it was first introduced in traditional medicine years ago is its ability to improve the production of testosterone and boost testosterone levels overall, particularly in older or overweight men.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This makes it a great natural alternative to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for men (and women) who just want to restore normal testosterone levels, as well as for anyone who wants to reap the many benefits that are associated with enhanced testosterone production and levels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The benefits of elevated testosterone levels include, but are not limited to, better fertility, sexual performance and health, male sexual function, semen volume, and sperm motility, the improved growth of lean muscle mass, enhanced recovery time, fat burning, and body composition, and the ability to prevent or treat certain sexual health issues, such as erectile dysfunction (1)(2). Ashwagandha supplementation has the ability to provide all of these benefits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/ashwagandha-and-testosterone\/\">Ashwagandha and testosterone here<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevents_Or_Treats_Anxiety_Stress\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prevents Or Treats Anxiety &amp; Stress<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond its effects on male testosterone production and fertility levels, one of the earliest recorded uses of ashwagandha extract was to help people who were dealing with severe stress or anxiety. Since its introduction into the world of western supplements, it has been conclusively proven to be extremely effective at achieving these goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An 8 week study that was conducted in 2018 on people between the ages of 18 and 55 who were suffering from differing levels of stress or anxiety. The subjects were split into three groups, with one asked to take 250 mg of ashwagandha extract per day and another to use 600 mg of ashwagandha extract per day, both of which were split into two equal doses, while the third took a placebo pill.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both of the ashwagandha groups experienced a significant improvement in their cortisol levels, the hormone that is responsible for your stress levels, when compared to the people who were in the placebo group, as well as a significant reduction in anxiety. The 600 mg group then also experienced greater results (albeit not massively different) than those in the 250 mg group (3).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/ashwagandha-and-stress\/\">Ashwagandha and Stress here<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boosts_Brain_Health_Functions\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Boosts Brain Health &amp; Functions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ashwagandha extract boasts a number of very beneficial nootropic properties, and its use has been repeatedly proven to be capable of improving a person\u2019s brain health and cognitive functions in a wide range of different ways.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clinical studies have proven that it is particularly useful to prevent memory loss and improve memory recall, mental clarity, and focus when taking between 225 and 500 mg of ashwagandha extract daily for at least 30 days, with the benefits being more impressive with the higher doses (4).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It can then also help to prevent your brain health from deteriorating in a number of different ways, while also combatting mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This helps to ensure that a person\u2019s cognitive performance remains at the highest possible levels for the whole time that they are taking the supplement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promotes_A_Healthy_Sleep_Cycle\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Promotes A Healthy Sleep Cycle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A common ingredient in many of the most popular sleep aids in 2025, clinical trials have shown that taking at least 300 mg of ashwagandha extract daily a short time before going to bed has the ability to greatly reduce the amount of time that it takes a person to fall asleep (known as sleep latency or sleep onset), while also significantly improving both their sleep quality and sleep duration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This all leads to a far healthier sleep cycle and circadian rhythm. This was even seen to be true among people who had severe difficulty falling asleep, such as people who suffered from stress or anxiety, making ashwagandha extract a fabulous treatment to help people who suffer from insomnia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The overall effectiveness of taking ashwagandha extract to help improve your sleep cycle was then also demonstrated to far greater if double the 300 mg dosage was used, especially if it was taken in two equal doses that were spread out throughout the day, with one still taken before bed (5).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/the-best-supplements-for-men-over-40-to-stay-active-and-strong\/\">The Best Supplements for Men Over 40<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relieves_Inflammation_Arthritis\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Relieves Inflammation &amp; Arthritis<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the least talked about health benefits linked to ashwagandha extract, yet perhaps one of its most useful, is its ability to increase your body\u2019s natural production of an anti inflammatory cytokine called interleukin-10 (IL-10), while reducing its production of the pro inflammatory cytokines TNF-\u03b1 (tumour necrosis factor) and NF-\u03baB (nuclear factor kappa b).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By regulating the levels of these cytokines (which are a type of protein) that are present in your body, ashwagandha extract has the ability to greatly prevent or reduce inflammation levels (6).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a result, ashwagandha extract can be utilised to effectively help people who are dealing with everything from the inflammation that is caused by an injury, reducing their pain levels and speeding up recovery time, to the severe pain and symptoms that many people who are suffering from the various forms of arthritis will go through.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Check out our next article, which uncovers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/five-more-surprising-benefits-of-ashwagandha\/\">five MORE surprising benefits of ashwagandha<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_All_Ashwagandha_Supplements_Produce_The_Same_Results\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do All Ashwagandha Supplements Produce The Same Results?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While it would be nice if you could experience all of the health benefits that we listed above simply by taking the cheapest ashwagandha supplement you can find, not all products that contain ashwagandha extract are going to produce every one of its many beneficial effects.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then you also need to consider that even some of those products that can produce all of its many health benefits will do so to differing degrees. As a result, it is vital that you choose the ashwagandha supplement you are planning to use wisely.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The two big deciding factors you have to consider when it comes to selecting an ashwagandha supplement are the quality and the dosage of ashwagandha extract that it actually contains.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While not getting enough ashwagandha extract each day will ensure that your body can not reach the concentrations which are required in order to produce the desired effect, the same also goes for the quality of the ashwagandha extract, as low-quality supplements will often contain less of the bioactive compounds that make things like ashwagandha work in the first place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a result, people who want to reap the maximum rewards from using ashwagandha extract should stick to using a high-quality product that contains an optimal dose of ashwagandha in each serving, such as Prime Male Ashwagandha. The fact that it is then also one of the very best value ashwagandha supplements currently on the market in 2025 is just the icing on the cake.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n    <!-- ASHWAGANDHA CTA-->\r\n    <style media=\"screen\">\r\n     .reviews--advert--v2 {\r\n       margin-top: 1.5rem;\r\n       margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\r\n     }\r\n     .reviews--advert--v2 .ashwagandha-bottle {\r\n       max-width: 100%; \r\n       width: 100%;\r\n     }\r\n     @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n       .reviews--advert--v2 .ashwagandha-bottle {\r\n         max-width: unset;\r\n         width: 130%;\r\n       }\r\n     }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n    <div class=\"columns is-centered\">\r\n      <div class=\"column is-full-mobile is-3-tablet\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/static\/frontend\/Roarambition\/Primemale\/en_US\/images\/single-ashwagandha\/ashwagandha-hero-product.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"product ashwagandha-bottle\" style=\"\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"column is-full-mobile is-8-tablet\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"columns is-centered is-multiline\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"column is-12-mobile is-12-tablet is-12-desktop\">\r\n        \t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-center caps zmb\">\r\n          \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-size-xxl has-text-weight-bold blue\">Tested and Trusted<\/span><br>\r\n          \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-size-xl has-text-weight-bold\">By Over 1 Million Men<\/span>\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n      \t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/ashwagandha#PAS01F0\" class=\"btn btn--redgradient is-uppercase zmb zmt\">Order Now<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">[1] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6438434\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6438434\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">[2] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26609282\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26609282\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">[3] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6979308\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6979308\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">[4]<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9565281\/#:~:text=The%20ashwagandha%20extract%20used%20in,or%20400%20mg%20%5B16%5D\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9565281\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">[5] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6827862\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6827862\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">[6] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11314093\/#:~:text=The%20results%20of%20this%20study,%2D10)%20%5B35%5D\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11314093\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By now, the vast majority of people who are interested in supplements will have either seen or heard about the benefits of ashwagandha, as it is easily one of the fastest-growing products to hit the health and fitness industry in several years. 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