topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimMethodological quality and risk of bias were assessed with RoB 2, evidence certainty for each outcome was evaluated with GRADE system, and botanical reporting was assessed with the ConPhyMP checklist.
evidence level1
citationZhu X (2026)
sourceEffects of <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimAshwagandha significantly improved memory (SMD = 0.52; 95% CI: 0.27-0.78; P 2 = 29.7%), attention and processing speed (SMD = 0.29; 95% CI: 0.07-0.51; P = 0.009; I 2 = 0%), and executive function (SMD = -0.42; 95% CI: -0.70 to -0.13; P = 0.004; I 2 = 37.5%).
evidence level1
citationZhu X (2026)
sourceEffects of <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimVisuospatial ability improved after excluding one heterogeneous study (SMD = 0.39; 95% CI: 0.08-0.70; P = 0.013; I 2 = 0%).
evidence level1
citationZhu X (2026)
sourceEffects of <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimBackground This study aimed to systematically review and evaluate the effects of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Solanaceae) supplementation on cognitive and physical function in adults by meta-analysis.
evidence level1
citationZhu X (2026)
sourceEffects of <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimThe various products based oncan be found in herbalists or directly in natural-remedies specialised shops, at variable prices.
evidence level1
citationMarchi Mattia (2025)
sourceThe effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimWithania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera Withania somnifera 6 7 , 8 8 9 , 1 10 , 11 14 – 4 15 4 16 17 , 18 20 – According to available evidence, theroot extract appears to be practically non-toxic.
evidence level1
citationMarchi Mattia (2025)
sourceThe effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimBy providing a comprehensive summary of the existing evidence, our study aims to provide valuable insights to potentially inform future research and advance mental health treatment options.
evidence level1
citationMarchi Mattia (2025)
sourceThe effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis
topicAshwagandha Cognition Randomized Trial
claimWithania somnifera Solanaceae’ 1 is a perennial herbaceous plant, belonging to the ‘family and native to the Indian areas, which then spread also to Eastern Asia, Southern and Northern Equatorial Africa and Southern-Central Europe.
evidence level1
citationMarchi Mattia (2025)
sourceThe effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis