Can ashwagandha help build muscle?
Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Publication
Journal
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Year
2015
Authors
S. Wankhede, Deepak Langade, K. Joshi, Shymal R Sinha, Sauvik Bhattacharyya
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Taking ashwagandha supplements (300-600mg every day) for about 2 months makes people stronger at bench pressing, according to this claim.
Taking ashwagandha supplements (300mg twice daily for 8 weeks) while doing weight training makes your arm muscles and chest grow bigger compared to just doing weight training with a fake pill (placebo).
Taking ashwagandha supplements while weight training helps men build more muscle strength - they could lift about 46 kg more on bench press vs 26 kg more with placebo
Taking ashwagandha supplements (300mg twice a day for 2 months) may boost testosterone levels in young men who lift weights, according to one study that found a much bigger increase compared to a placebo pill.
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.