Learn — Ashwagandha for resistance training

Abstract Summary Objective To test whether ashwagandha root extract helps men build more muscle, recover faster, and raise testosterone levels during a resistance training program. Context Ashwagandha is a traditional herb known to help the body handle stress. Since exercise is a physical stressor, researchers wanted to see if it could help the body adapt to training — building more muscle and bouncing back faster after hard workouts. Methods Used Approach A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 8-week study involving 57 healthy men aged 18–50 with little prior weight training experience. One group took 300 mg of ashwagandha root extract twice daily;...