Most articles about ashwaganda seem to agree that its a superfood that can improve our health in various ways. The main benefit is the reduction of stress and anxiety. Ashwaganda is also linked, not proven, to the following health benefits by different scientific studies:
- Reduce cortisol from stress
- Reduce symptoms of depression
- Ease arthritis-like symptoms like joint pain and inflammation
- Assist with sleep
- Increase red blood cell production
- Increase hair melanin production (less gray hair)
- Slow or stop nerve damage related to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's
OK so how do we take this superfood and get its benefits? Aside from its natural leaf, seed, or root form, ashwagandha can come as a powder, capsule, or liquid extract. It's known to have astringent properties, so if you don't want to take the pill version, be prepared, it will taste bitter. People taken it with a spoonful of honey or mixed into milk. Others have tried it with smoothies, lattes, or teas. Try some and share with us what you think and how you take it!
Here are some articles to help you learn more about ashwagandha:
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/ashwagandha#1
- https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g18595221/ashwagandha-benefits/
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-proven-ashwagandha-benefits#9
- https://www.menshealth.com/uk/health/a31147772/ashwagandha-benefits/
- https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/2019-03-04/what-is-ashwaganda-and-should-you-try-it
- https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-ashwagandha-or-indian-ginseng.html
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318407#how-to-use-it