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adaptogen · supported

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Reduces cortisol in multiple RCTs. May improve testosterone and stress resilience.

EVIDENCE
supported
PRICE
$$
AVAILABLE AT
iherb

Available
forms.

01
KSM-66
02
Sensoril
03
Root extract

How it
works.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) affects the following biological pathways. Click any mechanism to see everything else that affects it.

supported
Cortisol Modulation
Cortisol

Chronic cortisol elevation impairs recovery, sleep, and testosterone. Adaptogens may modulate it.

supported
GABAergic Activity
GABA

GABA is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. It calms neural activity.

supported
Leydig Cell Function
Leydig Cells

Leydig cells are the testosterone factories in the testes.

NOT YET IN A STACK

This ingredient is not currently part of any published stack. It appears here for reference — check back as we add more combinations.