The Claim

Administration of ashwagandha root extract results in significantly higher antioxidant levels in healthy athletic adults compared to placebo administration, indicating enhanced protection against exercise-induced oxidative stress.

Source: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial on the effect of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal.) root extract in improving cardiorespiratory endurance and recovery in healthy athletic adults.

What the research says

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Supports
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Cause and effect
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Taking ashwagandha root extract may help athletes have more antioxidants in their bodies, which could protect them from the harmful effects of exercise-related stress.

See the scientific wording

Ashwagandha root extract significantly increases antioxidant levels in healthy athletic adults compared to placebo, suggesting enhanced protection against exercise-induced oxidative stress

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial on the effect of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal.) root extract in improving cardiorespiratory endurance and recovery in healthy athletic adults.

    This study gave athletic adults either Ashwagandha root extract or a placebo pill for 8 weeks and found that the Ashwagandha group had significantly higher antioxidant levels than the placebo group, directly supporting the claim about increased antioxidants.

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