Ashwagandha and Reduced Perceived Stress

Doses used in studies

mg/day: 125–500 (median 312.5, IQR 125–500) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 8 weeks · IQR 8 weeks–8 weeks · Range 8 weeks–8 weeks — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Effects of Withania somnifera Extract in Chronically Stressed Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

2024-04-26
RCT · n = 131
Nutrients 16(9)
- Srikanta Pandit
- Amit K Srivastav
- Tapas K Sur
- Supriyo Chaudhuri
- Yan Wang
- Tuhin K Biswas

PubMed: 38732539
DOI: 10.3390/nu16091293

1 Insight on

Reduced Perceived Stress

High evidence
Large Human Trial
Rigorous Journal
Clinical

We have shown that aqueous WS extract (roots and leaves) safely reduces mild to moderate chronic stress at doses of 125 mg, 250 mg, and 500 mg/day for 8 weeks.

Effect: Beneficial
Effect size: Small
Significant: Yes
Dose: 125 mg, 250 mg, or 500 mg per day