Clinical trial finds ashwagandha to be effective in managing weight in chronically stressed people

( Natural News ) Chronic stress is associated with many health problems, including weight gain and obesity. Researchers in India suggest people who are chronically stressed to consider taking ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) to prevent weight gain and obesity . Ashwagandha is a common adaptogen and is known for reducing stress and anxiety. The researchers aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the root extract of ashwagandha in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. For the study, they recruited 52 individuals under chronic stress and gave them either 300 milligrams (mg) of ashwagandha or placebo twice every day for eight weeks. The researchers used the Perceived Stress Scale and Food Cravings Questionnaire , as well as the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire , and Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire . They also measured the serum cortisol, body weight, and body mass index (BMI) of the participants. The measurements were done at the beginning of the study, the fourth week, and the eighth week. The results of the study, which were published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine , revealed that chronically stressed individuals who took ashwagandha root extract exhibited reductions in psychological and physiological markers of stress. The ashwagandha treatment also improved their mental well-being and reduced serum cortisol levels. In addition, ashwagandha root extract reduced the participants’ food cravings and improved their eating behaviors. Those who received the ashwagandha treatment experienced reductions in body weight and BMI. The ashwagandha treatment was also found to be safe and tolerable. GLYPHOSATE testing is now being applied to all Health Ranger Store branded products. Our in-house lab uses LC-MS-MS (triple quad mass spec). See the full lab science tour video and announcement here . Shop for ultra-clean, lab-tested superfoods, personal care products and more at the Health Ranger Store , the […]

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