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An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract

A Lopresti, S Smith, H Malvi, R Kodgule. Medicine. 2019.

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Ashwagandha extract reduced anxiety scores and morning cortisol versus placebo over 60 days.

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Small; industry funded.

Source

doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000017186 · PubMed 31517876 · Free full text

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