Benefits Of Ashwagandha

This herb is also known as winter cherry or Indian ginseng, and it contains a high level of withanolides which can help to prevent inflammation and tumor growth and is believed to be responsible for many of the herb’s benefits. Supplements are thought to help increase sperm count and increase testosterone and antioxidant levels. A study published in the journal Evidenced-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found the herb to help increase antioxidant levels in male participants and to improve sperm quality; 3 months after treatment 14% of the participant’s partners were pregnant. Test tube and animal studies show that ashwagandha helps to induce apoptosis and prevent the growth of new cancer cells by making the cancer cells less resistant to apoptosis, and generating reactive oxygen species that are only toxic to cancer cells; studies suggest it may be useful for treating several types of cancer. Some studies suggest that it can also help to reduce blood sugar levels, and in test tube studies it helped to boost insulin secretion and improved insulin sensitivity in muscle cells. Other studies report it helped to lower blood sugar levels in healthy participants and those with diabetes. Taking ashwagandha is suggested to help reduce cortisol levels, especially among those who are chronically stressed. In animal studies it was found to help block stress pathways in the brains of rats by regulation chemical signaling in the nervous system. Ashwagandha was found to address the symptoms of stress and anxiety disorders in controlled studies. Ashwagandha helps to boost cardiovascular health by lowering triglyceride and cholesterol levels; a 60 day study involving chronically stressed participants showed that those taking the highest dose of standardized ashwagandha extract had 17% decreases in LDL cholesterol and 11% decrease in triglycerides. Ashwagandha can help to alleviate depression according to several […]

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