Ashwagandha Root Extract for Reducing Stress and Anxiety
Symptoms Studied
Feeling stressed out all the time, trouble concentrating, tired but wired, hard to relax.
Research Hypothesis
Ashwagandha may help the body handle stress better by lowering stress hormones like cortisol.
Intervention Tested
Ashwagandha (KSM-66 extract)
300mg full-spectrum ashwagandha root extract (KSM-66, standardized to 5% withanolides), taken twice daily (600mg total)
Study Results
Before Treatment
High stress levels affecting mood, energy, and sleep. Feeling overwhelmed regularly.
After Treatment
Stress levels dropped significantly. Cortisol (stress hormone) went down by 28%. Felt calmer and more in control.
Timeline to Improvement
Significant improvements observed by day 30, with continued improvement through day 60
Side Effects
Well tolerated. No serious side effects reported.
Source
- Ashwagandha Root Extract for Reducing Stress and Anxiety
Chandrasekhar K, et al. Indian J Psychol Med. 2012;34(3):255-262
Conclusion
Ashwagandha helped people feel less stressed and actually lowered their stress hormones.
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