topicAshwagandha Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimFor example,evaluated nine randomized controlled trials by meta-analysis, and found that the scores of Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSS), Anxiety Score (HAS) and serum cortisol levels were significantly reduced, indicating that it has a significant anti-pressure effect.
evidence level1
citationZhu XiaoLing (2026)
sourceEffects of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
topicAshwagandha Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimA study () involving 80 healthy subjects aged 18–45 years showed that, compared with the placebo group, the Ashwagandha-supplemented group significantly improved bench press and leg lift strength, arm circumference and chest circumference, thigh circumference, and maximum oxygen uptake (VOmax) (p < 0.05).
evidence level1
citationZhu XiaoLing (2026)
sourceEffects of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
topicAshwagandha Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimJa et al., 2016 Supplementary Material To assess the impact of methodological limitations on our findings, we conducted sensitivity analysis excluding studies at high risk of bias.
evidence level1
citationZhu XiaoLing (2026)
sourceEffects of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
topicAshwagandha Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimWithania somnifera (L.) Dunal Paul et al., 2021 Mikulska et al., 2023 Dar et al., 2015 (Solanaceae), commonly known as Ashwagandha, is a traditional medicinal plant of the Solanaceae family used for thousands of years with a variety of health benefits ().
evidence level1
citationZhu XiaoLing (2026)
sourceEffects of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
topicAshwagandha Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimIt is important to note that all cellular and biochemical markers of the immune system, which were improved, were still within the normal physiological range of the respective markers, indicating that the treatment did not give rise to uncontrolled immune stimulation.
evidence level3
citationWinther Kaj (2026)
sourceThe Clinical Implications of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera L.) with a Special Reference to Side Effects—A Review
topicAshwagandha Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimIn another in vivo rat model, where gout was induced by monosodium urate crystals, edema was reduced to normal levels, indicating a potent anti-inflammatory effect with ashwagandha treatment.
evidence level3
citationWinther Kaj (2026)
sourceThe Clinical Implications of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera L.) with a Special Reference to Side Effects—A Review
topicAshwagandha Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimIn addition, there was improved cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy younger athletes in a placebo-controlled study of ashwagandha water extract (KSM66) administered for three months [].
evidence level3
citationWinther Kaj (2026)
sourceThe Clinical Implications of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera L.) with a Special Reference to Side Effects—A Review
topicAshwagandha Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimWhitania somnifera 1 2 Ashwagandha (botanical identification:(L.)), also known as Dunal or winter cherry (in English), is of the family Solanaceae, like potato and tomato.
evidence level3
citationWinther Kaj (2026)
sourceThe Clinical Implications of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera L.) with a Special Reference to Side Effects—A Review