Ashwagandha root extract in reducing stress and anxiety: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Chandrasekhar K, Kapoor J, Anishetty S
Published in Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of high-concentration ashwagandha root extract 600 mg/day in chronically stressed adults.
Key Findings
Ashwagandha reduced perceived stress scores by 44% and serum cortisol by 27.9% compared with placebo.
Conclusions
Ashwagandha lowers anxiety and stress reactivity relevant to social situations.
Limitations
Single centre; self-report primary outcomes.
Supplements Studied
Ashwagandha reduced perceived stress scores by 44% and serum cortisol by 27.9% compared with placebo
Outcomes Measured
Ashwagandha reduced perceived stress scores by 44% and serum cortisol by 27.9% compared with placebo
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