Does Ashwagandha supplementation have a beneficial effect on the management of anxiety and stress? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Akhgarjand C, Asoudeh F, Bagheri A
Published in Phytotherapy Research, Vol. 36 (11), pp. 4115-4124
Key Findings
Ashwagandha supplementation reduced self-reported stress and anxiety versus placebo across pooled RCTs, with low certainty of evidence.
Conclusions
Beneficial effect on stress and anxiety, but higher-quality trials are needed.
Supplements Studied
The current systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of RCTs revealed a beneficial effect in both stress and anxiety following Ashwagandha supplementation.
Outcomes Measured
Ashwagandha supplementation significantly reduced anxiety and stress scores compared with placebo in pooled randomized trials.
Ashwagandha significantly reduced anxiety and perceived stress scores and lowered morning cortisol versus placebo
Ashwagandha significantly reduced anxiety and perceived stress scores and lowered morning cortisol versus placebo
Ashwagandha significantly reduced anxiety and perceived stress scores and lowered morning cortisol versus placebo
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