topicAshwagandha Cognitive Function Randomized Trial
claimBackground Ashwagandha has been reported to reduce stress and attenuate cognitive decline associated with inflammation and neurodegeneration in clinical populations.
evidence level4
citationLeonard M (2024)
sourceAcute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood.
topicAshwagandha Cognitive Function Randomized Trial
claimConclusion Results support contentions that ashwagandha supplementation (225 mg) may improve some measures of memory, attention, vigilance, attention, and executive function while decreasing perceptions of tension and fatigue in younger healthy individuals.
evidence level4
citationLeonard M (2024)
sourceAcute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood.
topicAshwagandha Cognitive Function Randomized Trial
claimHowever, the effects as a potential nootropic nutrient in younger populations are unclear.
evidence level4
citationLeonard M (2024)
sourceAcute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood.
topicAshwagandha Cognitive Function Randomized Trial
claimResults Acute ASH supplementation increased STT-determined working memory as demonstrated by an improvement in 6 letter length, Present Reaction Time at 3 and 6 h.
evidence level4
citationXing D (2022)
sourceEffects of Acute Ashwagandha Ingestion on Cognitive Function.
topicAshwagandha Cognitive Function Randomized Trial
claimConversely, reaction times (at task 20, hour 6; overall, hour 3) increased with PLA.
evidence level4
citationXing D (2022)
sourceEffects of Acute Ashwagandha Ingestion on Cognitive Function.
topicAshwagandha Cognitive Function Randomized Trial
claimIn the BCST, there was evidence that ASH increased the ability to recognize and 'shift' to a new rule compared with baseline.
evidence level4
citationXing D (2022)
sourceEffects of Acute Ashwagandha Ingestion on Cognitive Function.
topicAshwagandha Cognitive Function Randomized Trial
claimBackground Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) has been reported to decrease perceptions of stress, enhance mood, and improve cognitive function.
evidence level4
citationXing D (2022)
sourceEffects of Acute Ashwagandha Ingestion on Cognitive Function.