Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an adaptogenic plant, meaning it helps your body cope better with stress. Used for thousands of years in Ayurveda, it's now the subject of numerous clinical studies.
Its best-documented benefits
- Stress and cortisol: several studies show a drop in cortisol and perceived stress.
- Sleep: an improvement in sleep quality in people under stress.
- Energy and recovery: a vitality boost, without the stimulating effect of caffeine.
How to use it
Studies often use standardised extracts of around 600 mg per day, such as KSM-66. Effects generally build up over several weeks, not from a single dose. Consistency matters more than any one-off dose.
Precautions
Ashwagandha is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or in cases of autoimmune disease or thyroid disorders without medical advice. If in doubt or if you're on medication, consult a healthcare professional.
Ashwagandha at KEORA
The formula Ritual Energy contains ashwagandha KSM-66. The KEORA app doesn't recommend it randomly: it relies on your data from HRV, stress, and sleep to recommend the most suitable formula.
The right supplement is the one your data backs up, not the one everyone's talking about.