If so, you may want to give our Organic Ashwagandha a try! It’s also thought to have positive effects on:

You can probably see why Ashwagandha is one of the most popular herbs in the world and has been so for over 1000 years!

What is Ashwagandha and where does it come from?

Native to Southeast Asia & India, the ashwagandha plant is a relatively small bush with yellow flowers.

Scientifically known as Withania Somnifera, powders and extracts are created from the plant’s leaves and roots.

Ashwagandha is classed as an adaptogen, which are substances used in herbal medicine that are considered to help the body deal with stress by mediating the stress response.

Ashwagandha’s Traditional Use & History

Records show that the Ayurvedic medicinal system highly regarded ashwagandha ^[1] as far as 6000 BC, and it is believed to play an integral role in naturally treating stress ^[2] and anxiety and improving cognitive function.

Throughout time, ashwagandha has been mentioned in many mythologies and stories which describe its incredible properties.

Indian kings used to regard ashwagandha as one of the reasons they were able to better rule the kingdom.

In ancient Greek legends, Apollo gave the withania somnifera plant to the healer Aescalupius.

How does Ashwagandha work?

Ashwagandha features a wide range of active components, which include withanolides, saponins, terpenoids, flavonoids, phenols, resins and alkaloids.

Withaferin A is an effective and powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant withanolide [3].

Ashwagandha also contains sitoindosides, a group of antioxidant saponins which researchers believe may prevent cognitive defects and ease psychological stress [4].

People mainly use Ashwagandha to:

Reduce Stress & Anxiety

Ashwagandha’s ability to potentially help reduce stress and anxiety is probably the most common and well known use, which led to its classification as an adaptogen.

A double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled study on healthy adults appeared to show that ashwagandha helped control mediators of stress, such as cortisol, the stress activated JNK-1 protein (c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase) and Hsp70 (heart shock proteins) ^[10].

It also appeared to reduce activity of the HPA axis (a system that regulates stress response) ^[11].

A different study on 60 people showed that taking 240 mg doses of ashwagandha extract daily for 60 days significantly reduced their anxieties (against those who took placebos) ^[12].

Increase Athletic Performance & Endurance

Various studies have shown that ashwagandha can have positive impacts on athletic performance.

Analysis of 12 studies on men and women who took daily ashwagandha doses suggested that physical performance was enhanced, which included increased strength and oxygen use during exercise ^[13].

A 12 week trial on 49 athletic and healthy adults showed an improvement in endurance and self reported physical health ^[14].

Another study conducted 8 weeks of supplementation of ashwagandha and measured the cardiorespiratory endurance in elite indian cyclists ^[15]. The same improvements were reported.

The Addition of Black Pepper to Feel Younger® Organic Ashwagandha 1300mg

There are many reasons why taking ashwagandha with black pepper is beneficial, the main advantage being that taking black pepper makes Ashwagandha more bioavailable, meaning the Ashwagandha you take is better absorbed into your body’s cells, where it’s needed ^[16].

Black pepper contains piperine, which has many benefits, such as:

• It can help to decrease inflammation by reducing cytokine levels that promote inflammation, while increasing cytokine levels that
  reduce inflammation ^[17]
• It is a powerful antioxidant and acts directly as superoxide and hydroxyl which savage free radicals ^[18]
  
• Piperine can help to inhibit hormone-like fats (prostaglandins), which could help with diarrhoea ^[19]
  
• It can increase serotonin and dopamine (in the brain) which could improve cognitive function and mood ^[20]
  
• Black pepper can also increase muscle metabolism through increased ATPase activity. This may increase muscle energy use and aid weight loss ^[21]

Why Try Feel Younger® Organic Ashwagandha 1300mg with Black Pepper?

How do you take Feel Younger® Organic Ashwagandha 1300mg with Black Pepper?

Take 2 capsules once a day, preferably 20-30 minutes before a meal.

Any cautions?

In rare cases, people may experience stomach discomfort, drowsiness and diarrhoea.

ALWAYS consult a healthcare professional before taking any new supplements.

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