special subjects
Ashwagandha
Evidence
There is insufficient evidence that ashwagandha reduces stress, improves sleep, or is effective for treating any disease ( References ). Ashwagandha in a combination supplement product demonstrated potential efficacy in relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis, but it is unclear if the benefit was due to ashwagandha or one of the other ingredients or the combination ( References ). Ashwagandha was evaluated in a 12-week, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in 38 young, active males doing resistance training. The study reported that the ashwagandha group had significant improvements in muscle strength, bench-press power, squats, and recovery scores ( References ). 