Ashwagandha Withania somnifera
What is Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a botanical traditionally used for stress support. It is associated with 🧘 stress & hormonal support health.
What it's being explored for today
Withanolides studied for cortisol modulation, stress resilience, and thyroid function
How to use Ashwagandha
Take 300–600 mg standardized root extract (KSM-66 or Sensoril) daily with food. As powder: mix 1 tsp into warm milk before bed ('moon milk'). Traditional: simmer root powder in milk for 15 minutes.
Safety & precautions
May increase thyroid hormone — avoid with hyperthyroidism. May lower blood sugar and blood pressure. Avoid during pregnancy. May enhance effects of sedatives and immunosuppressants.
How Ashwagandha fits the Plateau-proof Diet
The Plateau-proof Diet treats botanicals as accelerators, not replacements. The 15-day CP/FP rotation does the heavy lifting on metabolic adaptation; botanicals like Ashwagandha complement that by supporting your 🧘 stress & hormonal support systems while you do the work.
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