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Avoid in pregnancy — may stimulate uterine contractions. Rare but documented cases of hepatotoxicity, including acute liver failure. BANNED in Denmark (2023) due to liver toxicity and thyroid disruption concerns.
Adaptogenic herb from Ayurvedic medicine. Strong evidence for stress and anxiety reduction. Randomised trials show significant cortisol reduction and improvements in sleep quality and athletic performance.
Withanolides modulate HPA axis activity, reducing cortisol production. GABA-mimetic activity explains anxiolytic effects. Withaferin A inhibits NF-κB inflammatory pathway.
Ashwagandha banned as food supplement following liver toxicity and thyroid disruption reports. All preparations ordered off market.
No peer-reviewed clinical trial data found for this ingredient.
Data by supplement.ge — Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG)