The Claim
Withania somnifera supplementation at 300mg administered twice daily for 8 weeks produces a statistically significant increase in leg extension muscle strength of 14.5 kg (95% CI: 10.8-18.2) compared to placebo which shows 9.8 kg improvement (95% CI: 7.2-12.3), with p=0.04, in healthy young untrained males participating in resistance training programs.
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 supplements (300mg twice daily for 8 weeks) helps young men build more leg muscle strength during weight training compared to taking a placebo pill - about 14.5 kg more strength gain versus 9.8 kg with placebo.
See the scientific wording
Withania somnifera supplementation (300mg twice daily for 8 weeks) significantly increases leg extension muscle strength by 14.5 kg (95% CI: 10.8, 18.2) compared to 9.8 kg (95% CI: 7.2, 12.3) in placebo (p=0.04) in healthy young untrained males undergoing resistance training
What the research says
1 studyThe study directly confirms the claim - men taking 300mg ashwagandha twice daily for 8 weeks gained 14.5 kg in leg extension strength versus 9.8 kg for those taking placebo, exactly as stated in the claim.
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