Learn — Ashwagandha Timing

Abstract Summary Objective To evaluate whether ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) should be taken before or after meals by analyzing available clinical, pharmacological, and traditional evidence on absorption, bioavailability, and gastrointestinal tolerance. Context Ashwagandha, a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, is increasingly used in the West for stress reduction, energy balance, and sleep support. Its key active constituents—lipid-soluble withanolides—suggest that timing with food could affect both absorption and tolerability. Ayurveda traditionally recommends taking ashwagandha with milk or ghee to enhance assimilation and reduce potential digestive irritation. Modern consumer guidance often mirrors this, though formal “fed vs. fasted” clinical trials remain scarce. Methods Used...

Abstract Summary Objective To determine the optimal time of day to take ashwagandha for supporting muscle growth, strength gains, and exercise recovery. This includes evaluating whether morning, pre-workout, post-workout, or nighttime dosing offers superior outcomes based on physiological and adaptogenic effects. Context Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an adaptogenic herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and now supported by modern research for its effects on stress, hormonal balance, and muscle recovery. With growing interest in its application among athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the timing of supplementation—whether taken before or after workouts, in the morning or evening—has become a point of focus....