Also known as: withania somnifera, indian ginseng, ksm-66, sensoril
Adaptogenic herb (Withania somnifera) used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Helps body manage stress by modulating cortisol and supporting adrenal function.
Multiple RCTs show cortisol reduction and improved stress/anxiety scores, primarily with standardized extracts (KSM-66, Sensoril) at 300-600mg/day.
Limited evidence for testosterone effects, primarily in stressed or subfertile men using KSM-66 extract. Results in healthy men are inconsistent.
May improve VO2 max, strength, and recovery. Typically studied at 300-600mg/day of standardized root extract (KSM-66 or equivalent).
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