Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, is a shrub that grows in various regions, including India and the Middle East. 

What is ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha is also called Indian ginseng, royal herb, or winter cherry. It is a shrub that grows in India, the Middle East, Africa, and the Mediterranean region. The roots and orange-red fruits of the ashwagandha plant have been used for thousands of years. The roots smell like 'ashwa', a horse, which is where the name 'ashwagandha' comes from. The plant is used in up to 200 different medicines in traditional ayurveda. Outside of ayurveda, the ingredient is becoming increasingly popular.

In what forms is ashwagandha available?

You can choose from ashwagandha tea, an ashwagandha capsule, ashwagandha supplement, or ashwagandha powder. Ashwagandha is mainly available online in tablets or capsules. Ashwagandha powder can be used in smoothies or dishes. 

Warnings with ashwagandha

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use any form of ashwagandha. Consult a doctor if you have symptoms of liver problems. Ashwagandha can, in rare cases, cause liver problems. Be careful when using thyroid medications. Scientific literature and some reports from ashwagandha users show that ashwagandha can affect the production of thyroid hormones. This is especially relevant for people who have a thyroid disorder or use thyroid hormones. 

What should you pay attention to when buying ashwagandha?

Choose a high content of withanolides. Also pay attention to whether you are dealing with ashwagandha root or ashwagandha leaf. Since you do not want too much withaferin A, the roots are the better option because they contain less withaferin A. Ingredient KSM-66 meets both points and you will therefore often see it in products. 

Daily amount of ashwagandha extract

The daily dosage of ashwagandha for adults is 3 to 6 grams (300-600 mg/day), but temporary intake up to 1200 mg/day is possible (for up to 3 months). So you should not take higher doses of ashwagandha for too long.

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