SynthesisCurrent nutrition reports2023
Effects of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on Hematological and Biochemical Markers, Hormonal Behavior, and Oxidant Response in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review.
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35 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 42 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of Ashwagandha on Reproductive Health: A Systematic Review of Sex-Specific Hormonal and Fertility Outcomes.Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2026Pooled it
- Effects ofNutrients · 2026Pooled it
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- 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
- Acute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood.Nutrients · 2024Trial
- Plant Part-Specific Differences in Ashwagandha (Food science & nutrition · 2026Review
- Integrated network pharmacology and experimental investigation of the potential therapeutic effect of β-sitosterol in systemic lupus erythematosus.Inflammopharmacology · 2026Article
- Ageing in Unani medicine: Conceptual framework and modulatory approaches.Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine · 2026Review
- Review
- Safety Evaluation of an Aqueous Root and Leaf Extract of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ).Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2026Article
- Potential Adverse Effects of Ashwagandha: A Critical Review of Preclinical and Clinical Evidence.Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2026Review
- Evaluating the Safety of Ashwagandha as a Food Additive: A Focus on Reproductive, Thyroid, and Immune System Effects.Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2026Review
- Nutraceutical Applications ofFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Back to the Roots: Safety and Tolerability of Standardised Ashwagandha (Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- New Vistas for Withania somnifera in Signal Transduction of Inflammation and Aging.Pharmaceutical research · 2026Review
- Review
- Mouse neuronal dendritic complexity and resilience to stress-induced depression in Drosophila melanogaster are enhanced by Withania somnifera alkaloids.Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2026Article
- Modulatory effects of Withania somnifera supplementation on p38 MAPK/NF-κB/COX-2 and TRPC1/CHOP signaling pathways in methotrexate-induced parotid and submandibular salivary gland toxicity in rats.Journal of molecular histology · 2026Article
- Effects of Botanical Supplementation on Benzene-Induced Hematological, Histopathological, and Molecular Alterations in Rats : Short title: Botanical Supplementation In Benzene-Induced Leukemia Rats.Galen medical journal · 2026Article
- Review
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5 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ws) is a common herb plant that has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of conditions, particularly certain chronic diseases due to its antidiabetic, cardioprotective, antistress, and chondroprotective effects, among many others. No conclusive evidence, however, exists about the potential health effects of Ws in adults without chronic conditions. We aimed to evaluate the current evidence on the health benefits of Ws supplementation in healthy adults. RECENT
findingsBased on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we systematically reviewed studies indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed to assess the effects of Ws on hematological and biochemical markers, hormonal behavior, and oxidant response in healthy adults. Original articles published up to March 5, 2022, with a controlled trial design or pre-post intervention design, in which supplementation of Ws was compared to a control group or data prior to intervention were included. Among 2,421 records identified in the search, 10 studies met the inclusion criteria. Overall, most of the studies reported beneficial effects of the Ws supplementation, and no serious adverse events were reported. Participants supplemented with Ws displayed reduced levels of oxidative stress and inflammation, and counterbalanced hormone levels. No evidence of the beneficial effects of Ws supplementation on hematological markers was reported. Ws supplementation appears to be safe, may regulate hormone levels, and has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. However, further studies are needed to elucidate the relevance of its application.
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