The Claim
Daily administration of Ashwagandha root extract sustained-release (AshwaSR) at 150 mg and 300 mg for 60 days reduces uncontrolled and emotional eating behaviors in healthy adults with moderate stress, as measured by decreased TFEQ-R18 scores.
What the research says
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Taking 150 mg or 300 mg of Ashwagandha root extract daily for 60 days reduces uncontrolled and emotional eating in healthy adults with moderate stress, as measured by lower scores on the TFEQ-R18 questionnaire.
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Ashwagandha root extract sustained-release (AshwaSR) at 150 mg and 300 mg daily for 60 days significantly improves uncontrolled and emotional eating behaviors in healthy adults with moderate stress, as measured by reductions in TFEQ-R18 scores, suggesting a role in restoring physiological regulation of eating patterns.
When stress is high, the brain signals the body to produce too much cortisol, which disrupts hunger signals and increases cravings for comfort food. Ashwagandha compounds enter the brain and calm overactive stress circuits, lowering cortisol and reducing inflammation in brain regions that control emotion and eating. This restores the brain's ability to recognize fullness and resist emotional eating.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that people who took Ashwagandha for two months felt less stressed and ate more calmly — meaning they were less likely to overeat because of stress. So yes, Ashwagandha seems to help people regain control over emotional eating.
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