The Unique Benefits of ASHWAGANDHA (How and When to Take it) - Dr. Berg Explains

Today, I want to cover the amazing herb ashwagandha.

Top potential benefits of ashwagandha:

1. Lowers stress and anxiety

2. Supports weight loss

3. Reduces insulin resistance

4. Promotes quality sleep

5. Enhances cognitive function

6. Improves stamina and strength while exercising

7. Reduces inflammation

8. Stimulates the thyroid

9. Enhances the immune system

10. Supports healthy testosterone levels

11. Decreases pain

12. Improves muscle spasms

13. Reduces fluid retention

14. Increases heat shock proteins

When to avoid ashwagandha:

• If you have a sensitivity to nightshades

• If you have excess iron or a genetic tendency to accumulate iron

• If you have hyperthyroidism

• If you take barbiturates or thyroid hormones

Consider consuming 250 milligrams to 500 milligrams of ashwagandha twice per day.

If using a tincture at a one-to-five ratio, it’s recommended that you take between two and four milliliters three times a day.

DATA:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31517...

https://www.nmi.health/ashwagandha-a-...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24882...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36516...