Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that helps modulate the release of the ‘stress hormone’, cortisol, to bolster the body’s resistance towards stress and improve overall quality of life. Several studies suggest that KSM-66® Ashwagandha is an effective adaptogen that helps reduce stress in individuals.
Raised levels of the ‘stress hormone’, cortisol, can increase food cravings and cause stress-related weight gain. Studies suggest that KSM-66® Ashwagandha helps lower cortisol levels, thereby reducing overeating associated with stress and helping to reduce and maintain a healthy body weight.
During exercise, Ashwagandha is believed to improve energy supply to our muscles, supporting cardiorespiratory endurance and strength.
Studies have also shown that KSM-66® Ashwagandha could improve muscle size and strength in men as well as supporting natural testosterone production.
Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb traditionally used to help in combating stress. Studies have shown that KSM-66® Ashwagandha effectively improves an individual's resistance towards stress and thereby improves self-assessed quality of life.
Research shows that Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin” plays a key role in a healthy immune system. Vitamin D deficiency is widely prevalent in today’s population; therefore studies suggest that Vitamin D supplementation could help improve immune function, especially when the individual has a Vitamin D deficiency.
During exercise, Ashwagandha is believed to improve energy supply to our muscles, supporting cardiorespiratory endurance and strength. Several studies suggest that supplementation with Ashwagandha may improve VO2 max, which refers to the maximum amount of oxygen that our body uses up during exercise, in athletic and non-athletic individuals.
Improving memory function and cognition is a primary focus in today's consumer behaviour, recent research shows that Ashwagandha may be effective in enhancing both immediate and general memory in people with MCI as well as improving executive function, attention, and information processing speed.
Studies have shown that Ashwagandha may improve sleep quality and sleep efficiency when conducted on patients with insomnia.
Ashwagandha recent clinical studies have shown its positive effects on sexual function and wellness in men and women. It has been shown to increase in testosterone levels, sperm motility and sperm count in men as well as an improvement in sexual function and arousal in healthy women.
Vitamin D supports the development of muscle, bones and teeth. Studies suggest that supplementing with Vitamin D has beneficial effects on muscular health, especially in elderly individuals.