Ashwagandha

• (Witania is sluggish, lacWithania somnifera)- due to the richness ofamong others. alkaloids, withanolides, sitoinosides and saponins, the composition is classified as adaptogens.
• Ashwagandha is famous for its properties that help reduce stress, anxiety and reduce cortisol in the blood, which has been proven by numerous studies.
• It also has beneficial effects on improving sleep parameters. It is also popular among athletes because it improves endurance and promotes recovery.
• It also has a beneficial effect on sperm parameters, which may be helpful in infertility problems.
• Most of its benefits stem from its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Thanks to its bioactive substances, ashwagandha increases the activity of antioxidant enzymes (e.g., glutathione peroxidase GPX and superoxide dismutase) while reducing lipid peroxidation.
• Stress reduction is the result of its influence on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, which is responsible for our reaction to stressors. Ashwagandha reduces the stimulation of this axis and thus reduces the production of cortisol.