Benefits of Withania Somnifera

Withania Somnifera is an ancient Ayurveda phytomedicine used for centuries which has now been demonstrated through research to have medicinal actions related to our modern-day society. Stress, anxiety, poor sleep and memory, elevated inflammation, and cortisol levels are all hallmarks of our fast-paced and disconnected world. Nature, thankfully, has provided us with effective and proven remedies like Withania to support our bodies.

Our new product, Happy Calm, contains a standardised extract to reflect the current research along with a range of other proven phytomedicines and nutrients. 

Benefits of Withania

Cortisol levels

In a study with chronically stressed adults, those who were supplemented with Withania Sominfera had significantly reduced levels of cortisol, compared with the control group. The group took the dose of 300mg twice daily for 60 days and demonstrated a 30% reduction in cortisol on average. Elevated cortisol levels are an indication of stress levels and, in the long term, negatively impact health and hormonal balance.

SOURCE: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23439798

Stress

In this 60-day, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, the stress-relieving and pharmacological activity of Withania Somnifera extract was investigated in stressed, healthy adults. Sixty adults were randomly allocated to take either a placebo or 240 mg of a standardized Withania Somnifera extract once daily. In comparison with the placebo, Withania supplementation was associated with a statistically significant reduction in stress levels.  Withania intake was also associated with greater reductions in morning cortisol. Testosterone levels increased in males but not females over time. No adverse events were reported.

SOURCE: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31517876 

Anxiety

Seventy-five participants were followed for eight weeks on the trial. Anxiety levels were significantly decreased in the Withania Somnifera group compared to placebo. Significant differences between groups were also observed in mental health, concentration, fatigue, social functioning, vitality, and overall quality of life with the Withania Somnifera group exhibiting greater clinical benefit. No serious adverse reactions were observed in either group.

SOURCE: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21407960

Sleep

In a study, Withania extract showed sleep-inducing potential, was well tolerated, and improved sleep quality and sleep onset latency in patients with insomnia at a dose of 300 mg extract twice daily. This action is more likely to be associated with improve stress reactions rather than a sedative effect.

SOURCE: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31728244

Inflammation

In one controlled study, the group who took 250 mg of standardized ashwagandha extract daily had a 36% decrease in CRP, on average, compared with a 6% decrease in the placebo group

SOURCE: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26989739

Cholesterol reduction

In a 60-day study in chronically stressed adults, the group taking the highest dosage of standardized Withania Somnifera extract experienced a 17% decrease in LDL (bad) cholesterol and an 11% decrease in triglycerides, on average

SOURCE: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23125505

Memory

A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted in 50 adults. Subjects were treated with either Withania Somnifera extract (300 mg twice daily) or placebo for eight weeks. After eight weeks of study, the Withania Somnifera treatment group demonstrated significant improvements compared with the placebo group in both immediate and general memory. The treatment group also demonstrated significantly greater improvement in executive function, sustained attention, and information-processing speed.

SOURCE: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28471731

Happy Calm will be available at the end of November 2020 for our community of women.