The Claim
Ashwagandha root extract reduces cortisol levels by up to 30% in humans over a 60-day period.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Taking Ashwagandha root extract for 60 days lowers cortisol levels in humans by up to 30%.
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Ashwagandha root extract reduces cortisol levels by up to 30% in humans over a 60-day period.
Active compounds in Ashwagandha enter the brain and calm overactive stress signals in the hypothalamus, which tells the pituitary gland to stop releasing a hormone that triggers the adrenal glands to produce cortisol. As a result, the adrenal glands release less cortisol into the blood.
What the research says
1 studyTaking a specific Ashwagandha supplement daily for two months lowered the stress hormone cortisol by about 19% in stressed adults — which supports the idea that it can reduce cortisol, though not quite as much as the highest claim suggests.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
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