Lifespan ashwagandha 90 capsules

descr!ption

ashwagandha (withania somnifera), also known as winter cherry, is becoming a favorite adaptogen with many western herbalists because of its unique nourishing and stabilizing properties. an adaptogen is an herb with overall nervine tonic benefits – energizing the body when it needs it during the day, and calming overactive nerves for easy and restful sleep at night. in the daytime, it helps support healthy weight loss, detox, cognitive function, hormone balance, sexual health, and the immune system, all of which can be negatively impacted by stress.*

ashwagandha is a warm, heavy and sweet root that is harvested in the fall to be eaten throughout the winter. traditionally, it was added to soups and stews to support immunity, stamina, and vitality during the harsh winter months. it is also a specific rasayana, or rejuvenative, for the mamsa dhatu or muscle tissues. as such, it is useful for promoting the optimal strength and vitality of the heart, uterus, and the respiratory system.*

suggested use: take one capsule three times per day after meals or as directed by your health care professional.

bottle contains: ninety vegetarian capsules, 500mg each

ingredients: organic ashwagandha root (withania somnifera), organic zingiber officinale (ginger root)

the science

ashwagandha is named after its ability to help de-stress the body and support healthy sleep. the word somnifera in latin literally means “sleep inducer.” in one study, when individuals under stress supplemented with ashwagandha, there were significant reductions in cortisol levels and weight as measured by body mass index (bmi). in that same study, the participants also experienced a reduction in perceived stress, more happiness, and fewer food cravings. (one)

as an adaptogen, ashwagandha has shown to support the brain in response to stress-related sleep deprivation, encouraging healthy levels of locomotion, learning, and memory. (two) constituents in ashwagandha have also been shown to activate nerve cell receptors for the mood-calming neurotransmitter, gaba. (three)

ashwagandha and stress

ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that has many studies showing its stress-mitigating properties. (three, four) ashwagandha is not a stimulant nor a sedative, but instead, it provides deep rejuvenative support. ashwagandha is also an herb that is commonly used for supporting energy before a sporting event or a stressful endeavor. (five)

in one randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, ninety-eight otherwise healthy adults with self-reported stressful lives were given ashwagandha for sixty days. the participants were divided into groups that received either:

• 125mg once a day
• 125mg twice a day
• 250mg twice a day
• placebo

the results showed that all three groups that took ashwagandha were less affected by stress. (six)

• the group that took the lowest dose, at 125mg a day, demonstrated a sixty-two percent reduction in emotional strain.
• cortisol levels during times of stress were reduced by fourteen.five percent.
• dhea, which is a supportive hormone for cushioning the stress response in the body, increased by thirteen.two percent.
• all three groups that took ashwagandha saw a decrease in c-reactive protein serum levels.

the researchers concluded that daily use of ashwagandha would benefit people suffering from normal stress and emotional strain without any adverse effects. (six)

in another study, sixty-four chronically-stressed subjects were given 300mg of ashwagandha twice a day for two months. the group that ingested the ashwagandha saw a significant reduction in scores on all stress-assessment scales compared to a