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Ashwagandha has long been valued for its balancing, grounding and calming properties.

3 ways Ashwagandha work for stress

December 28, 2016 by Christina Santini in Addictions, Biochemistry Balancing, Stress Tools, Superfoods In Recovery, Sleep

1. Ashwagandha has been shown to positively affect the neural receptors responsible for receiving GABA, an important neurotransmitter in reducing anxiety and worry.

2. Fat is a slow burning fuel, which is required to provide the long-lasting fuel to sleep deeply through the night. Studies suggest that ashwagandha supports healthy weight while under heavy stress in addition to balancing blood sugar levels and decreasing insulin fluctuations.

3. Ashwagandha has been shown to help limit the production of cortisol as a result of stressful situations

 

References:
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Int J Mol Sci. 2009 May; 10(5): 2367–2382.
Phytother Res. 2000 Nov;14(7):568-70.

 

December 28, 2016 /Christina Santini
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