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Analysis v1
Strong Support
Taking ashwagandha supplements (300mg twice daily) for 8 weeks while doing weight training may help men lose more body fat - about 3.5% versus 1.5% with a placebo pill.
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Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial
Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
2015This study directly confirms the claim - it used the same ashwagandha supplement at the same dose for the same duration in the same type of people, and found exactly the same 3.5% body fat reduction compared to placebo.
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