What are the benefits of ashwagandha?

The main effect of this herb has to do with a phytochemical called withanolides. This phytochemical is a steroid compound, which is interesting because your adrenal glands are also made from steroids. Ashwagandha has been around for at least 3000 years. It’s an adaptogen, so it helps you adapt to and counter stress.

Ashwagandha has potential anti-inflammatory properties, it is anti-anxiety, and it has immunoregulatory. 

Potential benefits of ashwagandha:

• Lowers cortisol 

• Lowers blood sugars

• Lowers stress/anxiety 

• Lowers depression 

• Increases testosterone

• Lowers inflammation

• Better brain function

• Lowers pain 

• Improve sleep