04/29/2022
Episode 4: Recipe Creation - Matcha PB Bar w/Ashwagandha
•Ashwagandha may be effective for reducing stress and anxiety symptoms. However, more research is needed to form a consensus on appropriate forms and dosing to address stress and stress-related disorders.
•Ashwagandha may help improve measures of physical performance in athletes and healthy adults, including VO2 max and strength.
•The limited research available suggests that ashwagandha may help reduce symptoms of depression and benefit people with some mental health conditions. However, more research is needed.
•Ashwagandha may help increase testosterone levels and may have some potential benefits for male fertility. However, more research is needed.
•Limited evidence suggests that ashwagandha may reduce blood sugar levels through its effects on insulin secretion and cells’ ability to absorb glucose from the bloodstream.
•Ashwagandha may help reduce inflammatory markers in the body. However, more research is needed.
•Ashwagandha supplements may improve memory, reaction time, and the ability to perform tasks in certain populations. However, more research is needed.
•Recent evidence suggests that ashwagandha may be an effective natural remedy to improve sleep and may especially help people with insomnia.
•Although ashwagandha is safe for most people, it’s not safe for everyone. It’s important to check with a healthcare professional before taking ashwagandha.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ashwagandha #9.-Relatively-safe-and-widely-available
