How Ashwagandha Helps Performance, Testosterone & Sleep | Nutritionist Explains | Myprotein

Expert dietitian explains what Ashwagandha is and what the benefits are.

Ashwagandha has been traditionally used within Indian medicine for centuries, and more recent research has provided evidence to suggest that it may actually be worth the hype.

Elle Kelly a registered sports dietitian looks at all the benefits of taking Ashwagandha. The benefits range from better performance in exercise, a higher quality sleep, reduction of anxiety and support in muscle growth that attributes to increasing testosterone.

Watch this video to hear the research that backs up the benefits.

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Chapters
00:00 - What is Ashwagandha
01:31 - Benefits
02:22 - Performance
04:14 - Risks?
04:39 - Have any questions?

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Tharakan, A., Shukla, H., Benny, I. R., Tharakan, M., George, L., & Koshy, S. (2021). Immunomodulatory effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) extract—a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial with an open label extension on healthy participants. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(16), 3644.

Lopresti, A. L., Drummond, P. D., & Smith, S. J. (2019). A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study examining the hormonal and vitality effects of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in aging, overweight males. American Journal of Men's Health, 13(2), 1557988319835985.

Wankhede, S., Langade, D., Joshi, K., Sinha, S. R., & Bhattacharyya, S. (2015). Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 12(1), 43

Salve, J., Pate, S., Debnath, K., Langade, D., & Langade, D. G. (2019). Adaptogenic and anxiolytic effects of ashwagandha root extract in healthy adults: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study. Cureus, 11(12).

Chandrasekhar, K., Kapoor, J., & Anishetty, S. (2012). A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults. Indian journal of psychological medicine, 34(3), 255-262.