Learn — Ashwagandha Timing

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....