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Does ashwagandha improve sleep? Despite how commonly the supplement is used for sleep, there’s not a lot of evidence to show that it helps. At best, the studies on the subject “are a little ...
A 2021 systematic review of prior studies on ashwagandha and stress found that subjects who took the supplement for six to eight weeks had lower cortisol levels compared to the placebo group.
Ashwagandha can impact thyroid hormones and immune function, so checking with a health care provider first is always wise, especially if you have underlying health concerns.”
Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha, [2] [3] [4] is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family that grows in Nepal, India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. Several other species in the genus Withania are morphologically similar.
Protandim is a herbal dietary supplement marketed with unsupported claims that it can treat a number of medical conditions. The product is a patented [1] mix of five herbal ingredients and sold by LifeVantage Corporation (formerly LifeLine Therapeutics, Lifeline Nutraceuticals, and Yaak River Resources, Inc), a Utah-based multi-level marketing company. [2]
A review of the use of ayurveda for cardiovascular disease concluded that the evidence is not convincing for the use of any ayurvedic herbal treatment for heart disease or hypertension, but that many herbs used by ayurvedic practitioners could be appropriate for further research. [119]
The consumer protection watchdog group Public Citizen asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate allegations that Dr. Mehmet Oz violated the FTC’s influencer marketing standards.
Most commonly, gummy supplements are made from gelatin, cornstarch, water and sugar, along with flavorings. [7]Although gummy vitamins are the most popular type of gummy supplements, they may also be derived from herbal supplements, containing extracts from plants like ashwagandha [8] and cannabis (e.g., CBD), [9] as well as the algae-derived astaxanthin.