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Ashwagandha for Stress and Performance

Ashwagandha for Stress and Performance

Quick answer

  • Ashwagandha is studied for stress and sleep.
  • Stress and performance worries can feed each other.
  • It may affect thyroid levels; rare liver reports exist.

What it is

Withania somnifera, an Ayurvedic adaptogen.

Stress and cortisol

Studies suggest it may help with stress and sleep (NCCIH).

The performance loop

Stress can tighten blood vessels and dampen drive; easing stress helps break the loop.

Safety

May interact with thyroid, sedative and immune-suppressing medicines; rare liver injury has been reported.

In IronPulseX

100 mg per gummy. Read medication safety.

Frequently asked questions

Does ashwagandha help performance anxiety?

It is studied for stress, which can play a role; it is not a treatment.

Can I take ashwagandha with thyroid medicine?

Ask your doctor first.

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