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Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) supplementation: a review of its mechanisms, health benefits, and role in sports performance

Nutrition & Metabolism
In recent years Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) gained a lot of interest as an adaptogen, aiding sleep, stress management and presenting health and sports-related benefits.
Mateusz Sprengel, Radosław Laskowski, Zbigniew Jost   +2 more
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Ashwagandha and stress [PDF]

Journal of Education, Health and Sport
Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is an adaptogen gaining popularity as a natural stress reducer. Stress is a common phenomenon caused by factors such as lifestyle, work pressure or social conflict, and has a negative impact on both mental ...
Weronika Sobota, Przemysław Piskorz, Katarzyna Zemsta, Michał Zwoliński, Mateusz Tyniec, Kamal Morshed   +5 more
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Biopsychological Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in Athletes and Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review

Muscles
Ergogenic supplements are becoming increasingly popular in the diet of trained individuals, due to their potential benefits. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is one of the supplements that has recently grown in popularity.
João Francisco Ferreira, Ricardo Maia Ferreira, Filipe Maia, Luís Gonçalves Fernandes, César Leão, Nuno Pimenta   +5 more
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Benefits of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) supplementation in obesity [PDF]

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023
Introduction and purpose: Ashwagandha (fam. Solanaceae) also known as Withania somnifera, is an herb commonly used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is sometimes called Indian ginseng or winter cherry and it is used for its extensive health benefits
Alicja Nowak, Klaudia Bogusz, Natalia Baran, Marcela Maksymowicz, Adriana Bielak, Aleksandra Nowak, Łucja Cywka, Weronika Szwed, Piotr Machowiec   +8 more
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Ashwagandha and Its Role in Stress Reduction, Hormonal Balance, and Athletic Recovery: An Evidence-Based Review

Journal of Education, Health and Sport
Introduction and Purpose: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a well-known adaptogenic herb used traditionally in Ayurvedic medicine. In recent years, it has attracted scientific interest for its potential to reduce stress, support hormonal balance, and
Weronika Ossowska, Maksymilian Czarnota, Wiktoria Ösztreicher   +2 more
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Molecular and therapeutic insights into Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) for cognition and neuroprotection

Academia Biology
Withania somnifera, commonly known as ashwagandha, is an Ayurvedic herb that has garnered substantial scientific interest due to its diverse therapeutic potential, particularly in the neuroprotection and cognitive science.
Sunil Dutt Shukla
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GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF INSHAS COCKERELS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ASHAWGANDHA (WITHANIA SOMNIFERA) ROOT POWDER [PDF]

Egyptian Poultry Science, 2023
The present study was aimed to determine the effects of different levels of Ashwagandha root powder (Withania somnifera) on growth performance, immunity status and serum biochemical parameters in cockerels of Inshas chicks.
maysa hanafy, M. M. Ouda, Amina El-Saadany, M. Farag   +3 more
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DNA damage by Withanone as a potential cause of liver toxicity observed for herbal products of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)

Current Research in Toxicology, 2021
Withania somnifera, commonly known as Ashwagandha, is a medicinal plant used for thousands of years for various remedies. Extracts of Ashwagandha contain more than 200 metabolites, with withanone (win) being one of the major ones responsible for many of ...
Shazia Siddiqui, Nabeel Ahmed, Mausumi Goswami, Anindita Chakrabarty, Goutam Chowdhury   +4 more
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In vitro effect of Withania somnifera, AYUSH-64, and remdesivir on the activity of CYP-450 enzymes: Implications for possible herb−drug interactions in the management of COVID-19

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022
Ayurvedic medicines Withania somnifera Dunal (ashwagandha) and AYUSH-64 have been used for the prevention and management of COVID-19 in India. The present study explores the effect of Ashwagandha and AYUSH-64 on important human CYP enzymes (CYP3A4 ...
Siva Swapna Kasarla, Siva Swapna Kasarla, Swapnil P. Borse, Yashwant Kumar, Neha Sharma, Neha Sharma, Madhu Dikshit, Madhu Dikshit   +7 more
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A Review on Ashwagandha Ghrita [PDF]

, 2020
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L) Family - Solanaceae) known as Indian ginseng is an effective immunomodulator, aphrodisiac, sedative and adaptogen.
Dr. Amrita Raveendran, Dr.Vikram S., Dr. Niveditha BM, Dr. Sangeeta Rao   +3 more
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