7 health benefits of ashwagandha the adaptogenic herb

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Page 1: 7 Health Benefits of Ashwagandha the Adaptogenic Herb

7 HEALTH BENEFITS OFASHWAGANDHATHE ADAPTOGENIC HERB

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Ashwagandha, also known asIndian ginseng or winter cherry, isa type of adaptogenic herb whichoffers many incredible healthbenefits, such as preventingcancer, improving mood,protecting the heart, and evenboosting libido

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1.STIMULATESBRAIN POWER

compounds in ashwagandha helped to

stimulate the production of

acetylcholine, which is the main

chemical for neurotransmission in the

brain. This helps to improve cognitive

function, memory retention, and

learning abilities, and can even help to

reduce the development of Alzheimer’s

or Parkinson’s disease

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2.HELPS TOPREVENTCANCER

The powerful antioxidants and

phytochemicals help to inhibit the

development of cancer cells and help to

protect all of the healthy cells in the body.

Root and leaves of this herbal shrub are anti-

carcinogenic, which means that it stops the

growth and spread of cancer cells

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3.REDUCES

STRESS ANDANXIETY

Researchers found that supplementing

with ashwagandha root could help to

reduce cortisol levels by as much as

30%, which is the stress hormone in the

body. This is helpful in treating the

symptoms of chronic stress and adrenal

fatigue

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4.IMPROVESMOOD AND

LIFTSDEPRESSION

During a controlled 60-day study,

researchers compared the results of

ashwagandha root supplementation with a

placebo in a group of clinically depressed

adults. It was found that the participants who

received the placebo had a 10% increase in

the symptoms of depression, while the ones

who were given the herb had a 79%

reduction in any symptoms of severe

depression

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5.CAN

INCREASEMALE FERTILITY

It was found that sperm count and

motility increased in 75 infertile men

during a controlled study after being

given ashwagandha root, which is a

promising outcome for increasing male

fertility

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6.SUPPORTS ALEAN ANDHEALTHYPHYSIQUE

Healthy men were given 750-1250

milligrams of the supplement for 30

days and it was found that it helped to

increase muscle mass while

simultaneously reducing fat

percentage, which resulted in leaner

and stronger overall physiques

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7. HELPS TOLOWER

CHOLESTEROL

One study of laboratory mice showed

that due to its powerful anti-

inflammatory properties, this herb can

help to lower cholesterol levels by as

much as 45%, which is excellent for

maintaining cardiovascular health