The Claim

Ashwagandha root extract administered at 300mg twice daily for 8 weeks demonstrates safety and tolerability in healthy athletic adults, with no adverse events reported during the study period.

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

Supports is higher

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Supports
47score
Challenges
0score

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Description
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Taking ashwagandha root extract twice a day (300mg each time) for 8 weeks was completely safe for healthy athletes - they didn't experience any bad side effects during the study.

See the scientific wording

Ashwagandha root extract (300mg twice daily for 8 weeks) is safe and well-tolerated in healthy athletic adults, with no adverse events reported during the study period

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.

    The study gave the same dose of Ashwagandha (300mg twice daily for 8 weeks) to healthy athletic adults and found nobody reported any side effects, directly supporting the claim about safety.

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