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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.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 48 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effect of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract on sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2021Pooled it
- Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) Root Extract Improves General Health in Elderly Men and Women: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study.Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2026Trial
- Safety and tolerability of Ashwagandha (Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Trial
- Superior Bioavailability of a Novel 1.5% Ashwagandha Formulation (Zenroot™): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Single-Dose, Comparative, Oral Bioavailability Study in Healthy Adults.Advances in therapy · 2025Trial
- A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study on efficacy and safety of Ashwagandha root extract (Frontiers in reproductive health · 2025Trial
- Acute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood.Nutrients · 2024Trial
- Safety of 12-Months Administration of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) Standardized Root Extract in Healthy Adults: A Prospective, Observational Study.Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2026Observational
- Nutraceutical Applications ofFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- New Vistas for Withania somnifera in Signal Transduction of Inflammation and Aging.Pharmaceutical research · 2026Review
- The Clinical Implications of Ashwagandha (Nutrients · 2026Review
- Two Sides of the Same Coin for Health: Adaptogenic Botanicals as Nutraceuticals for Nutrition and Pharmaceuticals in Medicine.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Enhancing healthspan with Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): a comprehensive review of its multifaceted geroprotective benefits.Biogerontology · 2025Review
- Biopsychological Effects of Ashwagandha (Muscles (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Ashwagandha (Nutrients · 2025Review
- Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) supplementation: a review of its mechanisms, health benefits, and role in sports performance.Nutrition & metabolism · 2025Review
- Effectiveness of Enriched Milk with Ashwagandha Extract and Tryptophan for Improving Subjective Sleep Quality in Adults with Sleep Problems: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial.Clocks & sleep · 2024Article
- Emerging Vistas for the NutraceuticalPharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Sub-acute toxicity of Ashwagandha (Toxicology reports · 2023Article
- AshwagandhaPharmaceutics · 2023Review
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Abstract
Background Ashwagandha is an excellent adaptogen that is being used since ancient times in Ayurvedic medicine. Traditionally, it is used for various ailments and general well-being, including the treatment of geriatric patients. Managing quality of life (QoL) remains a challenge for the elderly population, especially joint pain management, sleep, and general well-being. With a growing global elderly population, QoL management with efficient medication and supplementation is the major healthcare requirement. Objective The objective of this study was to assess the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of Ashwagandha (
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