Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) - that is, welcoming lethargic or Indian ginseng is an Ayurvedic herb derived from ancient Indian medicine. This plant has a supporting effect on the nervous system.
Ashwagandha extract also supports the stimulation of respiratory function, relaxation of smooth muscles, stimulating the activity of the thyroid gland and the regulation of cortisol and testosterone secretion. There are no studies on the adverse effects of Ashwagandha extract supplementation.
Ashwagandha Levann extract is standardized to 5% withanolides.
Ashwagandha - an Indian plant that helps soothe the nerves
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) is an Ayurvedic herb derived from ancient Indian medicine. Its unique supportive effect on the nervous system means that it can also be used in modern medicine. Despite the fact that this plant has been used for centuries as a broad-spectrum preparation, scientists have recently confirmed its beneficial nature. Research has shown that ashwagandha has a supporting effect on the nervous system. It has also been noticed that the administration of extracts from this plant can help improve the athlete's performance.
Supportive effect on the nervous system and cognitive functions
Ashwagandha is one of the most widely used nerve calming agents in India. Extracts of this plant may have a similar activity to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which allows for a calming and calming effect. Studies have shown that ashwagandha can act very similar to known ginseng, but does not exhibit the side effects that sometimes come with ginseng supplementation.
Properties supporting antioxidation
Withania Somnifera extracts support antioxidant processes, although their effect on the neutralization of free radicals is particularly emphasized in the context of the nervous system. The brain and nervous system are relatively more susceptible to damage caused by free radicals due to the high content of lipids (especially unsaturated ones) and iron. This structure predisposes to the generation of reactive oxygen species involved in the aging processes.
Ashwagandha in the world of sports
Ashwagandha is a member of a family of herbs known as adaptogens. Thanks to many active ingredients, they help regulate metabolism and maintain biological balance. Recently, adaptogens have started to be treated as potential supplements that help increase the performance of an athlete. Ashwagandha can exhibit a wide range of beneficial effects, has numerous supportive effects: hypotensive, CNS calming, immunomodulatory, anabolic and antioxidant. It also helps to stimulate the respiratory function, facilitating the relaxation of smooth muscles and supporting the stimulation of thyroid activity. Research also shows that this plant can help lower cortisol levels and increase testosterone levels. The properties of ashwagandha can help to increase the athlete's efficiency. A study conducted on a group of 57 young men showed that ashwagandha supplementation supported the increase in muscle mass and strength, which suggests particular effectiveness in strength sports.
Other properties
Ashwagandha has many beneficial properties, such as support: improving the blood lipid profile, enhancing sexual performance, and anti-aging activities.
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