Stress is detrimental for mental and physical health

Stress, caused by an increase in the level of the stress hormone called cortisol, may lead to impaired brain function, irritation, depression, and excessive fatigue. Occupational stress is highly prevalent these days and has become the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. Ashwagandha can help control stress by reducing the level of cortisol in blood.

Research 1: Professional stress, depression, and alcohol use

Research 2: Effect of stress on physical activity

Research 3: Job stress across gender

Ageing reduces muscle gain and strength

The decline in the level of hormones with age results in reduction of muscle gains, which causes loss of muscle strength. Ashwagandha may help in building muscle by increasing the level of anabolic hormone and decreasing the level of stress hormone cortisol in the blood.

Research 1: Strength and muscle loss with ageing

Strenuous exercise leads to muscle damage

Strenuous exercise may cause oxidative stress, inflammation, and muscle damage. Ashwagandha may help in lowering oxidative stress and inflammation, hence, reducing the chance of exercise-induced muscle damage. It also promotes muscle recovery through its anti-oxidant effect that minimizes free radical damage.

Research 1: Role of physical exercise and antioxidant nutraceuticals

Cognitive abilities decline with age

Some cognitive abilities such as conceptual reasoning, memory, and processing speed start declining gradually with age. A study published by the British Medical Journal noted a 3.6% decline in mental reasoning in men aged 45-49 and a 9.6% decline in those aged 65-70. The corresponding figures for women were 3.6% and 7.4%, respectively.

Research 1: Normal cognitive ageing

Research 2: Cognitive decline can begin as early as age 45

Age and stress cause sexual dysfunction and infertility

Age and stress are risk factors for decline in sexual health in men as well as women. Ashwagandha may help in reducing stress by decreasing the level of stress hormone cortisol. Further, it may help improve sexual health by enhancing hormone levels in men, and modulating luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in women.

Research 1: Ageing and sex hormones

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