The effectiveness of KSM-66® Ashwagandha has been demonstrated in 24 ‘gold standard’ clinical trials, showing a wide range of actions on the human body. It has been shown to improve resistance to stress¹, significantly increase muscle mass and strength2, improve sexual function in both men3 and women4, enhance memory5, and help to prevent stress-related weight gain6.
1. Chandrasekhar K., Kapoor K., & Anishetty S. (2012) A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of Ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults. Indian Journal of psychological medicine, 34(3), 255. PMID: 23439798.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3573577/
2. Wankhede S., Langade D., Joshi K., Sinha S.R., & Bhattacharyya S. (2015) Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 12(1), 43. PMID: 26609282.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4658772/
3. Chauhan S., Srivastava M.K., & Pathak A.K. (2022) Effect of standardized root extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on well-being and sexual performance in adult males: A randomized controlled trial. Health science reports, 5(4), e741. PMID: 35873404.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9297375/
4. Ajgaonkar A., Jain M. & Debnath K. (2022) Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract for Improvement of Sexual Health in Healthy Women: A Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study. Cureus, 14(10): e30787. PMID: 36447681.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9701317/
5. Choudhary D., Bhattacharyya S., & Bose S. (2017) Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) Root Extract in Improving Memory and Cognitive Functions. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 1-14. Chicago. PMID: 28471731.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28471731/
6. Choudhary D., Bhattacharyya S., & Joshi K. (2017) Body Weight Management in Adults Under Chronic Stress Through Treatment with Ashwagandha Root Extract: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine, 22(1), 96-106. PMID: 27055824.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5871210/