Ashwagandha (withania somnifera) has been used for eons as Balya — a food that imparts physical and mental strengthening. These days, the humble plant is most well-known (and commonly used) for its stress-relieving effects. But, that’s not all this centuries-old botanical can do.
In recent years, ashwagandha has been shown in human studies to improve athletic performance, cardiovascular health, and testosterone levels. To this list, you can also add weight loss and body recomposition!
An 8-week study involving 52 men and women found that individuals consuming 300mg of KSM-66 ashwagandha twice per day experienced a 3.0% reduction in bodyweight as well as a 2.9% decline in body mass index (BMI).[1]
Furthermore, the study participants receiving KSM-66 also experienced an average reduction in perceived stress of 32.74% as well as a 22% decrease in average serum cortisol levels from the baseline compared to placebo group.[1]
Chronic stress (i.e. chronically elevated cortisol levels) are known to adversely impact quality of life in multiple ways, including:
Essentially, everything you don’t want to happen at a physiological level (from a body composition and healthy standpoint) does happen when you’re stressed all of the time. Furthermore, previous research also finds a relationship between individuals with higher levels of cortisol and larger weights, higher BMI, and greater body weights.[2]
As an adaptogen, ashwagandha can help improve how you perceive, interact, and recover from stress. This ultimately can help you lose weight, build muscle, and improve overall health and body composition from multiple angles. When you’re less stressed, you’ll feel more energized and motivated to exercise, less prone to cravings and overeating, and get better sleep — all of which support performance, recovery, and weight loss!
Ashwagandha is a natural and safe supplement to help reduce stress, boost performance, support weight loss, and improve body composition. KSM-66 is the premier ashwagandha extract available, supplying the highest concentration, most bioavailable full-spectrum root extract on the market today, It retains all the natural constituents of the herb in the original balance, and KSM-66 is backed by over 20 human clinical trials — more than any other ashwagandha extract!