5 Amazing Benefits of Ashwagandha

 Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has been a staple in herbal medicine for centuries to relieve stress and improve energy. Ashwagandha has been shown to help with stress, depression, inflammation, and more. Check out the benefits of Ashwagandha below!

1) Ashwagandha May Reduce Inflammation

Ashwagandha contains Withaferin A, a compound that targets inflammation. Research suggests ashwagandha "suppresses the inflammatory disease state in several in vitro and preclinical in vivo models of diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative disorders, cystic fibrosis and osteoarthritis"

In a separate 2008 study, ashwagandha was shown to reduce c-protein, which increases during inflammation (thus indicating an area of inflammation). 

2) An Anxiety and Stress Reliever

A fantastic stress and anxiety reliever, ashwagandha is classified as an adaptogen, a substance which reduces overall stress.

Participants in a 2019, 8 week study found that taking ashwagandha had significantly reduced levels of stress, and stated their sleep quality had improved! 

While these are great findings, more research is needed on ashwagandha and it's stress benefits.

3) Blood Sugar And Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha cannot cure diabetes, but it can help regulate glucose levels! A 2020 study review of ashwagandha notes that an administered dose of ashwagandha can help lower blood sugar levels. As mentioned earlier, ashwagandha contains Withaferin A, a compound that not only targets inflammation, but can also stimulate your cells to take in glucose from your blood stream!

Research on blood sugar and ashwagandha are limited, and more is needed.

4) Ashwagandha Can Help With Brain Functions

Brain fog and fatigue are a real, and rather unfortunate thing! Thankfully, research shows ashwagandha could aid in brain function, including memory. Improved cognitive functions include:

• Attention
• Reaction Times
• Performance
• Retained Memory

Again, this is thanks to Withaferin A, a compound that's been pretty prevalent in this article so far!

We actually include ashwagandha in our brain health tea, which is blended with other ingredients to improve cognitive function and mood!

5) Catch Zzzzz's With Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has been shown to improve sleep! A review of 69 different studies on ashwagandha and sleep found that ashwagandha is a safe herb, and effective for insomnia, stress, and anxiety.

A specific study found that participants taking ashwagandha as a supplement every day for 12 weeks had significant improvement in quality of sleep compared to placebo treatments!