Description
What is ashwagandha?
AshwagandhaAshwagandha is a supplement that comes from the roots of a plant called Withania Somnifera, traditional and commonly used in India since historical times, more than 3000 years ago as a natural medicinal remedy.
The ashwagandha is responsible for acting on an essential part of the endocrine system, exactly on the HHA axis (Hypophyseal-Hypothalamic-Adrenal). It does not present a specific response in the organism: it should be able to improve tolerance to any stressor whether physical, chemical or biological
The ashwagandha is a supplement increasingly used and demanded in the general population due to its long list of properties and health benefits, mainly cortisol reduction.
The cortisol is a hormone naturally secreted by our body when we are under stressful situations.
Benefits of ashwagandha
- Improves the immune system: its free radical scavenging properties reduce oxidative stress (antioxidant properties against free radicals).
- In men, it helps to increase testosterone levels to a greater or lesser extent depending on the previous state of the person.
- It has potential effects on cognitive ability and memory.
- There are pathologies that are treated with withanólidos, so it is considered that its use can be beneficial to treat diseases such as parkinson and alzheimer.
- The ashwagandha contains neurotransmitters that activate serotonin receptors.
- It contributes to improving the quality of sleep, decreasing nervousness, and to achieve a sense of well-being.
- Helps controlling blood sugar. It regulates blood sugar.
- It has a great capacity anti-inflammatory: it has proven effective in treating arthritis.
- It improves the state of our thyroid, endocrine function.
- It contains a compound called Withaferin A effective against different types of tumor cells. It is not recommended for use as a primary cancer therapy. Consult with a medical professional.
What side effects does ashwagandha have?
- In case of hypertension, consult a medical professional, as it may lower blood pressure or interfere with medications used to treat this pathology.
- If the person suffers from hormonal problems or thyroid, prior consultation with a doctor is recommended, as it can alter different levels of hormones, in particular the H. Thyroid.
- In case of pregnancy or breastfeeding its use is not recommended without medical supervision.
- In case of consuming any medication to control diabetes, it is recommended to consult a medical professional before use. It can interact and interfere with this type of medication, since it reduces blood sugar levels.
