Ashwagandha is an ancient herb that has been used for over 3,000 years in Ayurvedic medicine, one of the oldest forms of health care. It is considered an adaptogenic herb, which means that works to counteract the effects of stress in the body. Adaptogens are believed to enable your body to better cope with stress and are able to respond to the body’s needs, meaning they are able to calm you if you are feeling stressed or energize you if you are feeling exhausted.

Ashwagandha is the most extensively studied and used adaptogenic herb and there have been multiple clinical trials conducted to test the claims around Ashwagandha. While many of the studies have been small, they show that ashwagandha is effective for helping the body combat chronic stress and relieve anxiety. Ashwagandha has also been shown to have the ability to address other health conditions.

Ashwagandha’s Studies Show it Supports the Following:

• Healthy Cortisol Levels
• Reduction in Stress and Anxiety Levels
• Improved Memory and Cognitive Function
• Improved Sleep
• Reduced Symptoms of Depression
• Reduction in Inflammation
• Healthy Immune System
• Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
• Improved Thyroid Function
• Healthy Cholesterol Levels
• Reduced Emotional/Stress Eating
• Increased Muscle Mass and Stamina

Ashwagandha Helps Relieve Anxiety and Mood Disorders Due to Chronic Stress

Anxiety is defined as: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. And while most people naturally experience a certain amount of anxiety, anyone who has experienced chronic anxiety knows that it makes enjoying life’s usual activities very,very difficult. Successfully treating anxiety has proved challenging, as many of the prescribed medications have some unpleasant side effects.

Ashwagandha may provide a natural option for those who are looking for some relief from anxiety but who don’t want any of the side effects of prescription drugs. A 12-week published study shows that ashwagandha was comparable to the commonly prescribed anxiety medication lorazepam. [i]  In a 60-day study of people dealing with chronic stress, the group taking a daily dose of ashwagandha reported a 69% reduction in anxiety and insomnia compared to 11% of the placebo group.[ii]  Another 6-week study of people with a anxiety disorder showed that 88% of those who took ashwagandha reported a reduction in anxiety.[iii]  While these studies are small, they provide hope to the millions of Americans suffering from anxiety who are looking to return to life’s normal activities.

It is believed that ashwagandha stimulates the pathway in the brain for the neurotransmitter (GABA) responsible for promoting feelings of well-being and a calm, stable mood. Most recently, a 2020 study showed that an overall improvement was observed for the general well-being, sleep quality, and mental alertness of those in the study population who took ashwagandha compared to those who took the placebo.[iv]

Ashwagandha as a Nootropic

Is it possible to be calm and relaxed and yet maintain an alert, focused mind? The research seems to say it is possible. Ashwagandha might just be the answer for those looking to “take the edge off” while maintaining (or even increasing!) mental focus. Nootropic is a general term for any type of supplement that is thought to enhance cognitive abilities and ashwagandha falls into this category. A 2017 study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements found that ashwagandha effectively enhanced both immediate and general memory. [v]  The herb was also able to improve attention, information processing speed and mental skills. Recent research shows that ashwagandha helps protect the brain from cell degeneration and the powerful antioxidants in ashwagandha destroy the free radicals that cause aging thereby healing the brain.

Ashwagandha For a Better Night's Sleep

According to a study by the American Psychological Association 43% of U.S. adults report that stress has caused them to lose sleep. And most of us don’t need a study to know when we don’t get enough sleep. When we aren’t well rested things become even more stressful. Part of the stress/sleep connection is due to elevated cortisol levels keeping us stuck in the fight-or-flight mode. Cortisol levels follow a daily rhythm: they are naturally higher in the morning to help prepare the body for the day ahead and then naturally lower in the evening allowing the body to be restored through regular sleep. Elevated cortisol levels disrupt this natural rhythm, which impacts your sleep-wake cycle. When the body’s natural cortisol levels are restored the natural rhythm is restored and it is easier to get a good night’s sleep.

Ashwagandha has been shown to reduce cortisol levels thereby helping the body maintain its natural sleep-wake cycle. In fact, studies have shown ashwagandha can improve the quality of sleep and reduce insomnia, particularly with seniors, who are more likely to experience insomnia.

About Living Wonder Amazing Ashwagandha

1300mg of Organic Ashwagandha

Living Wonder's Amazing Ashwagandha blend contains 1300 mg of highly-concentrated organic ashwagandha. Not all ashwagandha is created equally. The benefits associated with ashwagandha come from the withanolides which are the active ingredients found in ashwagandha. While a other supplement labels might list the total mg of ashwagandha, most brands do not state the total level of withanolides, which is the compounds that make ashwagandha “work.” We are proud to say that our product contains 2.5% withanolides, or 39 mg, making Amazing Ashwagandha one of the most potent formulas on the market.  

Living Wonder Calming Botanical Blend

Amazing Ashwagandha contains a blend of nature’s stress and anxiety relieving all-stars including: Hawthorn Berry Powder, Lemon Balm Extract, Hops Extract, Chamomile Extract, Lemon Balm, and Passion Flower Powder. Each one of the ingredients in our Living Wonder Botanical Calming Blend was included to enhance calm, relaxed feelings and provide additional protection for the body during stressful periods. We’ve also included 10 mg of Black Pepper to aide in absorption. Amazing Ashwagandha provides all of these benefits without any of the unwanted side effects that often accompany prescription drugs.

Convenient, Easy-to-Take, 60 Day Supply

Our formula comes in an easy to swallow capsule that is taken once daily at a time that is convenient to you.  

[i]  Naturopathic Care for Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial

[ii] 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

[iii] A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of the Anxiolytic Efficacy of an Ethanolic Extract of Withania Somnifera

[iv] Efficacy and Tolerability of Ashwagandha Root Extract in the Elderly for Improvement of General Well-being and Sleep: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study

[v] Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera (L.) Dunal) Root Extract in Improving Memory and Cognitive Functions