The Claim

Ashwagandha supplementation at a daily dose of 300-600mg administered over 8 weeks results in increased muscular strength as measured by bench press one-repetition maximum in healthy human adults.

What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
68score
Challenges
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Cause and effect
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Taking ashwagandha supplements (300-600mg every day) for about 2 months makes people stronger at bench pressing, according to this claim.

See the scientific wording

Ashwagandha supplementation at 300-600mg daily for 8 weeks increases muscular strength as measured by bench press performance in human adults

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial

    This study gave men either ashwagandha pills or fake pills while they did weight training for 8 weeks. The men taking ashwagandha could lift much more weight on the bench press than those taking fake pills - that's strong evidence the supplement works.

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