The Ultimate Supplement Guide
There won’t be much of an introduction for this one. Compiled in this post is all of the popular supplements among health nuts and gym rats in alphabetical order. With each, I’ll outline and list reputable sources and studies that support or argue against its benefits. Here we go: Ashwagandha Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is often used in ayurvedic medicine. Ashwagandha is classified as an adaptogen, meaning it’s used to enhance the body’s resilience to stress. We’ve had some good evidence in studies of rodents for these claims, but human studies vary more. Overall, it may have anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) and stress-relieving effects. It also seems to reduce cortisol levels, according to several studies, as well as improving sleep quality and time. Overall, I’d say why not. I’ve heard good anecdotal reviews from friends, but the jury’s still not out on it. For healthy people, though, it really doesn’t seem to do any harm. Daily dosages range from 120–5,000 mg of a root extract...