Best Supplements for Reduced Stress
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 16 supplements across 19 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence3 studies
All 3 studies reported beneficial effects of Ashwagandha on stress reduction, with effect sizes ranging from small to large (predominantly moderate). The most-studied dose range was 120-1000 mg/day, and effects were observed in both healthy individuals and clinical populations. The median study duration was 56 days (8 weeks), suggesting effects typically emerge after several weeks of supplementation.
Dose: 120-1000 mg/day
16 supplements
- LowAshwagandhaAll 3 studies reported beneficial effects of Ashwagandha on stress reduction, with effect sizes ranging from small to large (predominantly moderate). The most-studied dose range was 120-1000 mg/day, and effects were observed in both healthy individuals and clinical populations. The median study duration was 56 days (8 weeks), suggesting effects typically emerge after several weeks of supplementation. · Dose: 120-1000 mg/day3 beneficial3 studies