Ashwagandha

Our Ashwagandha capsule formula provides you with 300 mg of natural extract from the herb also known as Indian Ginseng. It is a source of many highly active substances that have various significant benefits and healing properties for the human body.

Ashwagandha is a major herb in Indian folk medicine (in Ayurveda) and has many more beneficial properties that we will introduce you to on this product page.

Product Content

Main ingredients: Ashwagandha root, extract.

Other ingredients: vegetable (vegetarian) capsule.

• Single dose: 1 capsule (vegetarian)
• Quantity per pack: 90 capsules (vegetarian)
• Single dose: 1 capsule
• Content of 1 capsule: 300 mg Ashwagandha extract

Our capsules are created with a strictly vegan formula. We offer pure and natural support for your health without the use of animal products.

We offer pure and natural support for your health:

• 100% active ingredients
• Vegetarian formula
• Gluten free
• Lactose free
• No added sugar
• Without preservatives and artificial colors
• Not tested on animals.

Recommended intake

Recommended daily intake: 1-2 capsules per day with food.

Recommended intake period

For optimal results, take Ashwagandha for a period of 3 months, then take a short break of two weeks before starting again.

In various sources, a consensus is reached on the maximum daily intake of the herb, namely up to 1000 mg. In a single experimental study, no side effects were observed when taking the maximum recommended daily dose for a period of 5 months.

Other recommendations for use

• The product is not a medicine.
• The product is a dietary supplement and does not treat or prevent clinical diseases.
• Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

It is believed that due to the high content of active chemical compounds, the herb, known for millennia, has not been fully studied. Its beneficial effects have been proven, and its positive effects affect almost all systems in our body.

It is because of this that, in some more special cases, you should consult a medical professional before use to make sure that the supplement is safe for you.

Contraindications for admission

Regarding contraindications, Ashwagandha is considered to have risks for several groups of people.

These groups include:

• Pregnant and lactating women
• People with hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, as Ashwagandha increases the level of DHEA and testosterone.
• People taking antidepressants, benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants and barbiturates
• People who are about to have an operation - it can affect the effect of anesthetics.
• People with autoimmune diseases, due to the herb's immunomodulatory effect
• Liver failure.

These are not strict contraindications against the use of the herb Ashwagandha, but factors that should be taken into account before taking it in the form of tablets, capsules, tea or dry extract.

Ashwagandha: Side Effects and Safety

Ashwagandha is considered safe when taken in normal dosages for a period of 3 months.

Due to its extremely rich content of biologically active substances, the scientific community still advises that after each three-month period of taking the herb, there should be a period of one month in which to replace Ashwagandha with another natural adaptogen.

An overdose of Ashwagandha can lead to side effects:

• Discomfort from the upper gastrointestinal tract - nausea, reflux, stomach cramps
• Vomiting, diarrhea
• Dizziness, insomnia or sleepiness

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What is Ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha is an herb whose botanical name is Withania somnifera. It is also known as Winter Cherry or Indian Ginseng.

This herb is a small evergreen shrub-like plant that blooms with yellow flowers. It is mainly distributed in India and Southeast Asia.

Ashwagandha is one of the most widely used herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, a type of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of naturopathy and healing through natural methods.

In Sanskrit (an ancient Indian language), Ashwagandha means "strong as a horse" because it is known literally for its smell of a horse, as well as for its ability to increase the body's physical capacity.

In Indian traditional medicine, Ashwagandha is considered "Rasayana", meaning it helps maintain youth both physically and mentally.

The roots and orange-red fruits of the herb are the parts that are used to treat and prevent various conditions and diseases in Asian medicine. The same parts are also used to make nutritional supplements and extracts.

The plant belongs to the group of adaptogens. This means that it is used when the body copes with increased physical and mental loads.

Ashwagandha boosts immunity and regulates sleep quality. It has a neuroprotective effect, mediates and reduces stress. Ashwagandha root is considered useful in treating infertility in both sexes.

These qualities, although not well proven in humans, have been studied and largely proven in animals. Further studies are needed to fully study and prove the mechanisms of action in humans.

Who is it suitable for?

The qualities of Ashwagandha make it a good choice for use in various groups of people.

This includes those who:

• They are under a lot of stress.
• They are subjected to great physical exertion.
• They suffer from nervous anxiety and depressive states.
• They suffer from short and low-quality sleep.
• They are concerned about their health and strive to keep their bodies young and fit.

Chemical Profile of Ashwagandha

The qualities of the herb are recognized by millions of people, its use is becoming more and more widespread and this trend continues to grow.

Its wide spectrum of action on the human body is due to its rich content of biologically active compounds.

Among them are:

• Alkaloids
• Steroid lactones
• Saponins and Withanolides (specific substances only for plants of the genus Whitania)
• The most specific substances that are in this type are Vitaferin-A, Vitanon, Vitasomin and Cuscohygrin.

Benefits of taking Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha benefits for stress and anxiety

Ashwagandha is best known for its adaptogenic properties. This basically means that it is an herb used to reduce stress levels.

Ashwagandha controls the release of stress mediators, including one of the heat shock proteins (Hsp70), cortisol, and stress-activated c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase (JNK-1).

Indian ginseng reduces the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. The proposed mechanism for this is a direct feedback effect and reduction in the release of catecholamines (norepinephrine and adrenaline) and cortisol from the adrenal glands.

Hsp70 and JNK-1 are complex resistant proteins that play a very important role in maintaining the homeostasis of the body when it is exposed to stress and harmful factors (heat, cold, UV light), in infectious diseases, cancer and in heavy muscle loads .

They are responsible for giving feedback to the CNS to release factors to help the body in certain stressful situations.

According to such a mechanism, our body functions in a global aspect - each stressful factor leads to the release of specific mediators to signal our brain to do what is necessary to cope with the stress and the situation.

Through its active substances, Ashwagandha has been shown to have an effect on the regulation of these two proteins. In this way, it strengthens their action and has a beneficial effect on the ultimate goal, namely extinguishing the stressor effect and reducing the damage done to our body.

Cortisol is a hormone that is very important to the human body. It is far from being only harmful, as is commonly pointed out in numerous publications and imposed as a generally accepted fact in fitness circles and the media. The functions of this hormone are numerous.

It plays a role in:

• Water-salt exchange
• Regulation of blood sugar and blood pressure
• Regulation of lipid and protein metabolism
• The regulation of hunger
• Regulation of immunity (immune system) and inflammatory processes
• Dealing with the body with increased stress.

An important fact about him is that he has a specific circadian rhythm - cortisol levels are highest in the morning, upon waking. This is normal and good for the body.

In today's busy world, however, excessive workload and stress lead to systemically elevated cortisol levels, disrupting the circadian rhythm.

Hypercortisolism (high serum cortisol levels) and increased work of the adrenal glands lead to a number of unpleasant effects.

The consequences are different:

• Decreased immunity
• Water retention
• High blood pressure
• Impaired glucose tolerance
• Deterioration of the quality of the connective tissue
• Increased risk of injuries and a number of others.

Ashwagandha leads to the normalization of cortisol levels, thus indirectly leading to the elimination of the side effects that lead to its excessive values.

Benefits of Ashwagandha in Athletes

Studies have shown that Indian ginseng has a beneficial effect on athletic performance and overall physical condition in both athletes and non-athletes.

Taking Ashwagandha extract leads to increased red blood cell (RBC) production. They are responsible for increased delivery and transport of oxygen to the heart, muscles and lungs.

Increases the maximum amount of oxygen (VO2 max) a person can use during physical activity. In this way, strength and power endurance are increased. That is why this herb is loved and preferred by many athletes from different disciplines.

Optimal VO2 max levels are associated with a reduced risk of death, according to large medical studies.

A 2015 study found that a control group of men who did resistance training for a period of 8 weeks and took Ashwagandha experienced significantly greater gains in strength and muscle mass than a placebo group.

Benefits for male hormone levels

Clinical studies have shown that taking Ashwagandha extract increases luteinizing hormone as well as DHEA-S. This, in turn, leads to an increase in the production of testosterone in the testicles.

Its antioxidant nature leads to an increase in free testosterone, as it prevents its oxidation by free radicals.

Some studies have reported greater than 18% percent increase in male sex hormone in men with normal baseline testosterone levels after 8 weeks of Ashwagandha extract.

The root extract of this herb has been shown to be effective in increasing sperm quantity and quality as well as sperm count. This improves male fertility and is used as part of the treatment for male infertility.

Benefits the nervous system

Ashwagandha, or Indian ginseng, is perhaps the most famous Ayurvedic Rasayana.

She belongs to the subgroup of Rasayanis known as Medhyarasayani. Medhya means "related to mental/intellectual capacity". From there, "Medhya Rasayana" such as Ashwagandha is used to promote cognitive and thinking functions, memory and intellect.

The effects of taking Ashwagandha on brain activity and activity are most clearly observed in children with a pronounced primary memory deficit, as well as in cases of secondary memory impairment after trauma or illness.

Ashwagandha increases serotonin levels in the brain, making it very valuable for central nervous system health.

Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of emotionality and mood. Its low levels are associated with the development of depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.

This herb can regulate neurotransmitter imbalances in the CNS in people addicted to alcohol. Elevated levels of GABA and decreased levels of dopamine are observed in this subpopulation.

The rich chemical profile of this herb results in a reduction of the inhibitory effect of GABA on the central nervous system and an increase in dopamine. Thus, it can contribute to reducing withdrawal effects in people being treated for addictions.

The withanolide glucosides contained in Ashwagandha have the ability to directly inhibit (block) a number of GABA receptors in the brain, thereby completely bypassing its inhibitory effect on neurons.

Therefore, Ashwagandha can be used for:

• Drowsiness
• Fatigue easily
• Reduced mental capacity
• Reduced cognitive abilities.

Another interesting quality of this herb, and rather of its main active substances, is that they cross the blood-brain barrier. Being a strong antioxidant, it protects the brain from free oxygen radicals.

Thus, it increases the life of neurons and protects against brain degenerative diseases, as well as against the action of harmful oxidants on the work of the nervous system.

Some of its constituent chemical compounds have the ability to stimulate nerve regeneration. The anti-inflammatory action also contributes to this phenomenon, which makes it a good choice for an alternative supplement to the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions (such as senile dementia and Alzheimer's disease).

Benefits for diabetes and high blood sugar

One of Ashwagandha's mechanisms is indirect. By regulating cortisol, it leads to increased plasma glucose concentrations by reducing the sensitivity of the insulin receptor.

Ashwagandha assists in the transport of glucose from the blood into the cells. It has a beneficial effect on people suffering from type 2 diabetes. It improves the sensitivity of cells to insulin and helps to normalize blood sugar levels.

Ashwagandha has a protective, anti-inflammatory and restorative effect on the endocrine part of the pancreas, improving its function and the release of insulin from b-cells.

All this makes this herb extremely favorable as an aid in the fight against high blood sugar levels and insulin deficiency and resistance.

Benefits for better sleep

As an adaptogen and agent that combats high levels of stress and anxiety, Ashwagandha is recommended for people who have trouble sleeping.

Taking Ashwagandha before going to bed has a calming effect. It has been shown in various randomized clinical trials to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.

It improves relaxation and sleep quality, helping you to restore the body that has been subjected to the stressors of the hard work day. A good sleep is an indispensable part of the life of every successful person. It ensures that you start the new day energized and ready to conquer new heights.

Ashwagandha contains in its leaves the active substance known as triethylene glycol, which aids the processes of falling asleep and induces significant changes in the stages of sleep.

Useful for inflammation and joint pain

Ashwagandha has long been recognized as an effective remedy in the fight against arthritis. This severe, painful and inflammatory disease affects the joints and causes severe movement difficulties accompanied by pain. They often lead to disability.

The intake of Indian ginseng extract blocks the neural signal of pain and thus expresses its analgesic effect. It is believed to occur through interaction with serotonin receptors rather than through modulation of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins.

In addition, Vitaferin-A and 3-b-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrowithanolide F have an effect on inflammation, thus synergistically reducing the symptoms of arthritis.

What are the benefits of taking Ashwagandha from VitaOn?

Ashwagandha is an herb that has been known for millennia and is widely used in Ayurvedic and Asian traditional medicine.

It contains a number of biologically active substances that condition and together contribute to the numerous and beneficial effects on the human body. It is a strong adaptogen that has a powerful potential to help the human body deal with many and varied stressors.

It also has essential immunostimulatory, anti-inflammatory and regulatory mechanisms in our body. It participates in normalizing the work of our nervous system, helps with the regulation of blood sugar, as well as increases the body's physical capacity.

It has a positive effect both for active sportsmen and for people who wish to improve the capacity of their mental and physical capabilities and want the best for their body and spirit.

We at VitaOne provide you with high quality, pure Ashwagandha extract in capsule form for maximum ease of intake. In this way, you will be able to take full advantage of the benefits of the herb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take Ashwagandha every day?

Ashwagandha is an herb. To get a better effect from taking it, it is good to have patience and take it for a longer period of time. Clinical studies indicate that its daily intake is safe for at least a 3-month period. We advise you after a three-month intake to stop for a period of 1-2 weeks before starting again.

What are the side effects of Ashwagandha?

Known adverse effects of taking Ashwagandha may include: gastritis-nausea, stomach discomfort, reflux, as well as dizziness and diarrheal stools.

Will Ashwagandha make me sleepy?

Taking Ashwagandha should not make you drowsy. It is an adaptogenic herb that promotes relaxation and sleep quality, but this effect is cumulative. It has no sedative effect and is not a sleeping pill.

How fast does Ashwagandha work for anxiety?

The action of Ashwagandha does not manifest itself in full force immediately after taking it. The results of eliminating the feeling of anxiety begin to be felt more significantly a month after the reception. This, of course, is strictly individual.