Ashwagandha Root Extract

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a well-known adaptogen used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is commonly used to reduce stress, anxiety, and inflammation, and to improve cognitive function and sleep quality¹²³.

1. Stress and Anxiety: Clinical trials suggest that Ashwagandha extracts can significantly reduce stress and anxiety levels¹. It has been shown to lower cortisol levels and improve mood measures².
2. Cognitive Function: Ashwagandha may improve cognitive functions, including memory and information processing speed⁴. Some studies indicate benefits for patients with neurodegenerative diseases⁵.
3. Sleep Quality: It has been found to improve sleep quality and overall well-being in elderly populations³.
4. Inflammation and Arthritis: Ashwagandha also has anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties⁴.

Tongkat Ali Extract (Standardized to 100:1) Root Extract

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia), also known as Malaysian ginseng, is traditionally used to enhance libido, energy, sports performance, and weight loss. It is standardized to a potent 100:1 ratio for efficacy⁶⁷.

1. Stress Hormones: Studies show Tongkat Ali can balance stress hormones by reducing cortisol and increasing testosterone levels⁶.
2. Mood Improvement: Supplementation has been linked to improvements in tension, anger, and confusion⁷.
3. Libido and Energy: It is also found to stimulate free testosterone release, which may improve libido and energy levels⁷.

Boron (as Boron citrate)

Boron is a trace element that contributes to bone health, cognitive function, and inflammation reduction. It is often supplemented as boron citrate⁸⁹¹⁰.

1. Bone Health: Boron is crucial for maintaining strong bones and joints. Supplementation can increase bone density and reduce the incidence of arthritis⁸.
2. Cognitive Function: Studies indicate that boron can improve mental alertness, attention, and short-term memory⁹.
3. Metabolic Health: It may also benefit cardiovascular health and reduce inflammatory biomarkers⁹.
4. Hormonal Balance: Boron influences the metabolism of vitamin D and estrogen, which can have additional benefits for bone and cognitive health¹⁰.

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Footnotes

1. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognitive Functions ↩ ↩²

2. OD - Ashwagandha: Is it helpful for stress, anxiety, or sleep? ↩ ↩²

3. Efficacy and Tolerability of Ashwagandha Root Extract in the Elderly ↩ ↩²

4. An Overview on Ashwagandha: A Rasayana (Rejuvenator) of Ayurveda ↩ ↩²

5. Current Research on Ashwagandha ↩

6. Effect of Tongkat Ali on stress hormones and psychological mood state ↩ ↩²

7. Tongkat Ali on stress hormones and mood state ↩ ↩² ↩³

8. Essentiality of boron for healthy bones and joints ↩ ↩²

9. Boron ↩ ↩² ↩³

10. New Insights into Boron Essentiality in Humans and Animals ↩ ↩²