Supplement • Brain, mood & cognition
Ashwagandha
What it is, the potential benefits being studied, and what the evidence supports right now.
Developing human research•Status depends on the exact product
01 • Start here
Potential benefits being studied.
Stress, anxiety, sleep, and physical performance.
- Strength & performance
- Mood & stress
- Sleep & body clock
02 • Why it stands out
The simple explanation.
Ashwagandha is getting attention for stress, anxiety, sleep, and physical performance.
03 • Research highlight
Why researchers are interested.
The most interesting direction for Ashwagandha is stress, anxiety, sleep, and physical performance, with ongoing work refining where it may fit best.
Evidence detailsStudy limits, status, and safety context
Study summary: Some small trials report improvements in stress or sleep measures, but products, doses, durations, and study quality vary.
What to keep in mind: Evidence is not uniform; thyroid, liver, pregnancy, sedation, and medication-interaction concerns may matter.
Potential benefits describe research questions, not a promise that a product will produce the same result in a person.