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Health Benefits of Ashwagandha
Best for
Weight Management
Immune Support
& Balance
Sleep or Energy
Memory & Brain Health
Mood & Stress
Best Taken
Before or after meals
Non GMO
Vegan
3rd Party Tested
Hypoallergenic
Heavy Metal &
Microbe Tested
Organic
ASHWAGANDHA: Overview, Uses & More
Ashwagandha is considered a herbal adaptogen and is beneficial for: sleep, mood, stress, cognition, and thyroid health.
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Ashwagandha is most effective when taken before or after meals.
Ashwagandha has slightly different effects if taken at night vs. during the day. We have accounted for this in our recommendation for you.
The Autumn formulation uses a highly effective, organic form of Withania somnifera.
Ashwagandha is from the ginseng family (also known as Indian ginseng), and is typically grown in India, the Middle East, and Africa.
Ashwagandha interacts with some medications. We have accounted for some interactions in your Quiz, but we always recommend checking with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplements.
Ashwagandha is generally well-tolerated in low doses, but all herbs can have the potential to cause mild digestive upset or allergic response.
Not intended for children. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are lactating, do not use these products without first consulting your healthcare provider.
All herbs in large doses can be toxic, so keep away from children and consult a healthcare practitioner if you have any concerns about what dose is right for you.
Research shows that Ashwagandha improves both sleep quality and sleep onset.
It helps to reduce perceived stress and cortisol (the stress hormone) by up to 30%. It can also help reduce stress-related weight gain.
Ashwagandha has effects on both immediate and general memory and also attention span and cognition speed.
The active component of the Ashwagandha herb is called the Withanolides - stemming from the Latin herbal name Withania Somnifera.
Ashwagandha is also helpful in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.