The Kate's Vine

  Ashwagandha is considered to be a traditional stress reliever. It is also being investigated for its potential to enhance memory and immune function. But what does the science say about all its purported health benefits and are any supported by solid evidence? Read on to find out! Potential Benefits of Ashwagandha 1) Stress Of all of the potential benefits of ashwagandha, this has the most robust body of evidence to support it, but it hasn’t been approved by the FDA! It’s important to talk to your doctor before taking ashwagandha for any reason. Ashwagandha is traditionally used as a tonic to calm the nerves. In two studies of 116 chronically-stressed people, the root extract improved stress, well-being, and happiness; it also reduced cortisol   levels [ 2 ,   3 ,   4 ]. In a study of 39 people, ashwagandha extract was slightly effective for people with anxiety. Although these results are promising, the effectiveness of ashwagandha in people with anxiety remains to...