{"id":11935,"date":"2019-03-09T01:28:14","date_gmt":"2019-03-09T01:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=11935"},"modified":"2024-12-20T21:34:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T21:34:20","slug":"ashwagandha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/ashwagandha\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashwagandha For A More Relaxed You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/author\/jessica-kelley\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">Jessica Bippen, MS, RD<\/a>, shares what ashwagandha is, its health benefits, how to take it, and more. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Sure, you can think of ashwagandha as natural Xanax\u2014but it&#8217;s so much more than that! Here&#8217;s how it works to effectively fight stress. Plus: what you need to know about the taste&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-ashwagandha\">What is Ashwagandha?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>It is a small woody plant with yellow flowers native to India. The root of this plant has been a staple in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/ayurveda-dosha-basics\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">Ayurvedic medicine<\/a> for over 3,000 years as a way to help heal various ailments.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, it&#8217;s used to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>manage stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improve energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>combat signs of aging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lower <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/anti-inflammatory-lifestyle\/\">inflammation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"related-block bg-lighter -mx-4 md:mx-0 p-4 md:p-6 grid grid-cols-2 gap-4 sm:gap-6 my-10\">\n\t<div class=\"col-span-2 text-xs font-semibold uppercase\">Related Stories<\/div>\n\t\n<article><a class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row group !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/4-7-8-breathing\/\">\n<div class=\"aspect-square bg-lighter mb-4 sm:mb-0 sm:mr-4 w-full sm:w-20 sm:shrink-0\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/reduce-travel-stress-jpg-120x120.webp\" class=\"object-cover w-full block h-full transition-opacity group-hover:opacity-80 !mb-0 not-transparent wp-post-image\" alt=\"watching out plane window\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/reduce-travel-stress-jpg-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/reduce-travel-stress-jpg-245x245.webp 245w, https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/reduce-travel-stress-jpg-302x302.webp 302w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"49667a\" style=\"--dominant-color: #49667a;\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"text-xs sm:text-base line-clamp-3 font-semibold group-hover:text-primary\">The 4-7-8 Breathing Method Can Help You Ease Travel Stress, Stat<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/article>\n\n<article><a class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row group !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-get-out-of-survival-mode\/\">\n<div class=\"aspect-square bg-lighter mb-4 sm:mb-0 sm:mr-4 w-full sm:w-20 sm:shrink-0\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-get-out-of-survival-mode-1-jpg-120x120.webp\" class=\"object-cover w-full block h-full transition-opacity group-hover:opacity-80 !mb-0 not-transparent wp-post-image\" alt=\"how to get out of survival mode\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-get-out-of-survival-mode-1-jpg-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-get-out-of-survival-mode-1-jpg-245x245.webp 245w, https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-get-out-of-survival-mode-1-jpg-302x302.webp 302w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"83756e\" style=\"--dominant-color: #83756e;\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"text-xs sm:text-base line-clamp-3 font-semibold group-hover:text-primary\">Survival Mode Is on the Rise. Here\u2019s How to Identify It (And How to Break It)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-it-work\">How does It work?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Curious as to what makes this ancient plant so great?<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Ashwagandha falls into a category of plants called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-adaptogens-save-your-skin-from-stress\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">adaptogens<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-are-adaptogens-herbs\/\">Adaptogens<\/a> include herbs and other plants that help bring our adrenals and nervous system back into balance.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Simply put, adaptogens help our bodies better cope with both internal and external stressors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5e5a57\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5e5a57;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Health-Benefits-of-Ashwagandha-Reduce-Stress-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Relaxed, calm woman on her porch enjoying a stress-free day thanks to the health benefits of ashwagandha\" class=\"wp-image-23029 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-health-benefits\">Health Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The benefits of ashwagandha are more than ancient folklore. In fact, modern science confirms many of ashwagandha\u2019s various health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manages-stress\">Manages Stress<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>As previously mentioned, ashwagandha is prized most for its stress-fighting effects\u2014hence the nod to natural Xanax. Indeed, several studies show that it can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21407960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">effectively reduce symptoms of stress<\/span><\/a> in people who struggle with chronic worry and feelings of anxiousness.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Research also supports that ashwagandha helps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23439798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">lower cortisol levels<\/span><\/a>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/stress-awareness-day-boost-happiness-lower-cortisol\/\">Cortisol<\/a> is a hormone your adrenal glands produce in response to stress.) While a little cortisol is normal, chronic stress can lead to continuously elevated levels and thus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-does-exercise-reduce-stress\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">potential health risks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-helps-reduce-inflammation\">Helps Reduce Inflammation<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of ashwagandha is that it can also reduce low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and decrease markers of inflammation, such as C-reactive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/why-do-we-need-protein\/\">protein<\/a> (CRP). It is one of the markers linked to an increased risk issues related to heart health.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, a daily intake of 250 to 500 milligrams of ashwagandha over 60 days can <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.priceplow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/withania_review.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">reduce C-reactive protein<\/span><\/a> levels by as much as 30 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-take-ashwagandha\">How To Take Ashwagandha<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to ashwagandha, there&#8217;s truly something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-forms\">Forms<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Ashwagandha comes in various forms, including powders, tinctures, capsules, and gummies.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Powders and tinctures are great to mix into lattes and smoothies. But fair warning: Ashwagandha does have a bitter taste. However, depending on your recipe and other spices you use, you may not be able to taste it.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Want to mask the taste or simply want something more convenient? We have you covered. HUM provides a wide range of ashwagandha forms, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/product\/7\/uber-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a capsule<\/a> (Uber Energy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/product\/32\/raw-beauty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blended superfood powder<\/a> (Raw Beauty)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/product\/65\/calm-sweet-calm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flavored gummies<\/a> (Calm Sweet Calm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dosage\">Dosage<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>A dosage of 300 to 500 milligrams of ashwagandha root extract is the standard recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>However, if you take Sensoril\u2014a patented, more potent form of ashwagandha used in HUM&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/stress-gummies\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">Calm Sweet Calm stress gummies<\/a>\u2014a daily dosage of 125 milligrams works just as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"products-block -mx-4 md:mx-0 my-10\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/product\/65\/ashwagandha-calm-gummies\" class=\"text-xs text-dark hover:!text-dark flex items-center border border-light rounded p-4 group !no-underline mb-4 relative pb-16 sm:pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shrink-0 mr-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.humnutrition.com\/assets\/860eff00-7edc-11f0-a0ef-c10dbf4f15a4.png\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"object-cover transition-opacity group-hover:opacity-80 !mb-0\" alt=\"Ashwagandha Calm Gummies\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"grow pr-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mb-2 flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center divide-x-0 sm:divide-x divide-light text-sm\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pt-1 pr-2 flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex mr-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"mr-1\" 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However, it&#8217;s perfectly fine to space out your dosage throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a29d94\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a29d94;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/How-does-ashwagandha-work-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Man relaxing on his porch with his dog, enjoying the adaptogenic effects of ashwagandha to manage stress\" class=\"wp-image-23030 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-does-it-take-for-ashwagandha-to-work\">How long does it take for ashwagandha to work?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that taking ashwagandha isn\u2019t going to provide an instant sense of calm. Remember: As great as it is, it\u2019s not an instant magic elixir.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Ashwagandha works best when you take it consistently (read: every day). You should start to notice its benefits within a few weeks, but even more so within a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-ashwagandha-safe\">Is ashwagandha safe?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>In most cases, ashwagandha is safe to take. However, since this powerful adaptogen can affect blood sugar, inflammation, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/hormones-and-mental-health\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">hormones<\/a>, it should be used with caution in some cases.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Individuals with autoimmune and greater health conditions may especially need to take caution before supplementing with it. In these cases, it&#8217;s especially important to consult your doctor before taking it.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>One last caveat: This adaptogen is part of the nightshade family. So if you have a nightshade allergy or intolerance, it might be best to pass on this particular adaptogen.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Ashwagandha used for?<\/strong><br>Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb traditionally used to reduce stress, improve energy levels, support mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being by helping the body adapt to physical and mental stress.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the benefits of taking Ashwagandha?<\/strong><br>Ashwagandha may help reduce anxiety, improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/mighty-night\/\">sleep<\/a> quality, enhance cognitive function, boost immunity, and support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/hypothyroidism-vs-hyperthyroidism\/\">thyroid<\/a> health, making it a popular herb for stress management and overall vitality.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>How does Ashwagandha work?<\/strong><br>Ashwagandha works by regulating cortisol (the stress hormone) levels, improving the body\u2019s resilience to stress, and balancing other key hormones that affect mood, energy, and immune function.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Is Ashwagandha safe to take?<\/strong><br>Ashwagandha is generally considered safe for most people when taken in recommended doses, but it can interact with certain medications or conditions, so it\u2019s best to consult with a healthcare provider before using it.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>When is the best time to take Ashwagandha?<\/strong><br>For stress reduction and better sleep, Ashwagandha is often taken in the evening, but for overall energy and cognitive support, it can also be taken in the morning or as recommended by a healthcare provider.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Can Ashwagandha help with anxiety and depression?<\/strong><br>Yes, studies suggest that Ashwagandha may help reduce symptoms of anxiety and mild depression by regulating cortisol levels and supporting balanced neurotransmitter function in the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bottom-line\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Ashwagandha is a potent adaptogen that&#8217;s been used for centuries. While has a range of health benefits, it&#8217;s primarily relied on to manage chronic stress.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>While you can\u2019t take it once and expect instant relief, try incorporating it into your daily routine to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/stress-reduction-techniques\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">take the edge off<\/a> over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"cta-block -mx-4 md:mx-0 my-10 p-px md:rounded bg-white text-black relative  bg-no-repeat bg-cover aspect-[83\/48]\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BlogBackground_Quiz.jpg);\" >\n\n\t<div class=\"p-4 sm:p-6 w-[70%] md:w-2\/3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-2xl md:text-3xl font-display font-bold uppercase\">Build Your Supplement Routine<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-large btn-primary mt-4 md:mt-8 !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/get_started\" target=\"_blank\">Take The HUM Quiz<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, shares what ashwagandha is, its health benefits, how to take it, and more. 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