The Claim

Daily oral administration of Ashwagandha root extract sustained-release (AshwaSR) at doses of 150 mg and 300 mg for 60 days in healthy adults is associated with no serious adverse events and only mild, transient side effects occurring at rates similar to those observed with placebo.

Source: Efficacy and safety of Ashwagandha root extract sustained-release (AshwaSR) capsules in healthy adult, stressed subjects: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, 3-arm clinical trial

What the research says

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Supports
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Challenges
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Description
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In plain English

Taking 150 mg or 300 mg of Ashwagandha root extract daily for 60 days does not cause serious side effects in healthy adults, and mild, short-lived side effects occur at the same rate as with a placebo.

See the scientific wording

Ashwagandha root extract sustained-release (AshwaSR) at 150 mg and 300 mg daily for 60 days is safe and well tolerated in healthy adults, with no serious adverse events reported and only mild, transient side effects occurring at similar rates to placebo.

Why this might work

Active compounds in Ashwagandha enter the bloodstream, cross into the brain, and calm overactive stress circuits by reducing inflammatory signals in brain cells and lowering the production of the main stress hormone. This brings the body’s stress response back to normal, preventing the physical and emotional strain that can cause discomfort.

Verified mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Efficacy and safety of Ashwagandha root extract sustained-release (AshwaSR) capsules in healthy adult, stressed subjects: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, 3-arm clinical trial

    This study gave people Ashwagandha pills for two months and found no serious problems — just minor, short-lived issues like mild stomach upset, which also happened just as often in people who took sugar pills instead.

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