Summary: <p>Today, I want to cover the amazing herb ashwagandha. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Top potential benefits of ashwagandha:</p> <p>1. Lowers stress and anxiety </p> <p>2. Supports weight loss </p> <p>3. Reduces insulin resistance </p> <p>4. Promotes quality sleep </p> <p>5. Enhances cognitive function </p> <p>6. Improves stamina and strength while exercising</p> <p>7. Reduces inflammation </p> <p>8. Stimulates the thyroid </p> <p>9. Enhances the immune system </p> <p>10. Supports healthy testosterone levels </p> <p>11. Decreases pain </p> <p>12. Improves muscle spasms </p> <p>13. Reduces fluid retention </p> <p>14. Increases heat shock proteins </p> <p><br></p> <p>When to avoid ashwagandha: </p> <p> • If you have a sensitivity to nightshades</p> <p> • If you have excess iron or a genetic tendency to accumulate iron </p> <p> • If you have hyperthyroidism </p> <p> • If you take barbiturates or thyroid hormones </p> <p><br></p> <p>Consider consuming 250 milligrams to 500 milligrams of ashwagandha twice per day. </p> <p><br></p> <p>If using a tincture at a one-to-five ratio, it’s recommended that you take between two and four milliliters three times a day. </p> <p><br></p> <p>DATA: </p> <p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3573577/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... </a></p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31517876/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31517...</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nmi.health/ashwagandha-a-review-of-clinical-use-and-efficacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.nmi.health/ashwagandha-a-... </a></p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24882401/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24882... </a></p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36516058/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36516... </a></p> <p><br></p>
