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Ashwagandha: What the Stress and Cortisol Research Shows

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Ashwagandha has become one of the most sold botanicals in the supplement market, with a trial base that is better than most adaptogens and still limited.

The research picture

Randomised placebo-controlled trials have reported reductions in perceived stress scale scores and in serum cortisol in adults with self-reported stress, with some studies also reporting effects on anxiety measures and sleep quality. Several trials used standardised root extracts at defined daily doses over eight to twelve weeks. Meta-analytic work has generally found favourable results for stress and anxiety outcomes while noting that many trials are small, several come from a limited number of research groups, and industry funding is common.

Standardisation and plant part

Withanolides are the marker compounds and standardisation percentage is the meaningful potency measure. Plant part matters: traditional use centres on the root, while some commercial material includes leaf, which has a different withanolide profile and has attracted more safety attention. A label specifying root extract with a stated withanolide percentage is considerably more informative than one saying ashwagandha with a milligram figure.

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Safety considerations

Generally well tolerated in trials, with gastrointestinal upset and drowsiness most commonly reported. There have been case reports of liver injury associated with ashwagandha-containing products, and some regulators have issued advisories. It has thyroid effects and may raise thyroid hormone levels, which matters for anyone with thyroid disease or on thyroid medication. Not recommended in pregnancy. It may add to the effects of sedatives.

Key takeaways

  • Trials report reductions in perceived stress and serum cortisol over eight to twelve weeks
  • Withanolide percentage and plant part are the meaningful label details
  • Case reports of liver injury have prompted regulatory advisories in some countries
  • It has thyroid effects relevant to anyone on thyroid medication

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