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Ashwagandha and its amazing properties

Ajurweda is a rich heritage of herbal practices describing the uses of over 600 plants. Currently, more and more often we pay attention to the valuable properties that are hidden in plant ingredients. The Ayurvedic tradition has an extraordinary solution for biological and psychological conditions caused by lifestyle - in its centuries-old history we can find Ashwagandha, a plant adaptogen. Adaptogens are herbs that improve stress responses and help the body adapt by normalizing physiological processes during periods of increased stress. They exert a protective effect against stress by regulating homeostasis. It all comes down to the conclusion that Ashwagandha can be a great support in periods of mental and nervous tension, contribute to optimal relaxation and emotional balance, and support our vitality.

Ashagandha recommended during periods of increased physical activity

This plant can be a good choice for physically active people. Currently, the importance of plant ingredients is increasingly emphasized, which is also reflected in scientific publications. For example, the authors of the 2010 study (Sandhu et al.) concluded that Ashwagandha may be useful in the case of generalized weakness and in improving the speed and strength of the lower limb muscles and neuromuscular coordination. In addition, this plant can help delay the onset of fatigue and thus extend the time to exhaustion and maintain power for a relatively longer period.

What is the secret of Ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha contains several active ingredients that may be responsible for different mechanisms of its action. These include, among others saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids and withanolides (i.e. steroidal lactones, ergostane derivatives). According to a study on the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery, its adaptogenic properties increase the possibility of being an effective ergogenic aid. This is due to the fact that physical effort can be perceived as a form of stress, and increased human physical performance is a response to stress after using Ashwagandha (Wankhede et al., 2015). In the conclusions obtained in this study, it was found that Ashwagandha supplementation is associated with significant increases in muscle mass and strength, and it was also suggested that its supplementation may be useful in conjunction with a resistance training program.

It is worth turning to plant support. Simple supplementation - Ashwagandha in the form of capsules.

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