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Ashwagandha
What claims are made about ashwagandha?
Advocates believe that ashwagandha is an Adaptogens . This herbal medicine term means that this substance is thought to help the body respond to mental and physical stress and to restore normal emotional and physical body function. In 2020 and 2021, some people began using ashwagandha to diminish the harmful effects of COVID-19, although there is no evidence to support that use. The long list of other benefits claimed for ashwagandha includes Reducing symptoms of stress that may lead to anxiety and depression Increasing fertility in men Helping people with insomnia sleep Increasing muscle mass, strength, endurance, and energy Reducing inflammation (for example, to help prevent cartilage damage caused by osteoarthritis) Lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels Lowering blood pressure Improving brain function (including memory) Reducing blood sugar levels in people with diabetes Killing cancer cells Reducing weight gain associated withcortisol(a hormone released in response to stress) 