Ashwagandha supplement and weight training for strength and focus
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking ashwagandha, an herb often used for stress, for 12 weeks can boost strength, brain function, and stress resilience when combined with your regular weight training. It's for healthy, active men who already lift weights regularly.
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Who can take part
- You have been lifting weights or doing resistance exercises for at least 6 months.
- You currently train with weights at least twice a week.
- You are not taking ashwagandha, other adaptogens, or any medications that could interfere.
- You have no history of heart disease, liver problems, or mental health conditions.
- You do not use nicotine products, including e-cigarettes.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 29.9 or lower.
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