10 Powerful Health Benefits of Ashwagandha, the Super-Herb (Include blood sugar, thyroid health, andrenal health and anxiety)

10 Powerful Health Benefits of Ashwagandha, the Super-Herb (Include blood sugar, thyroid health, andrenal health and anxiety)

By Twain Yobra

Posted Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 01:32pm EST

Ashwagandha is a super-herb you should use every day. Science shows that it can help you look younger, restore energy, and fight diseases.

You can find ashwagandha herbal supplement in virtually every health food store. Now, let’s dive right in and see the health benefits you’ll experience after using this herb.

1. Improve thyroid health

Ashwagandha is known for balancing hormones. An animal study found that taking ashwagandha for 20 days improved function of the thyroid gland. This super-herb can benefit people with hypothyroid and hyperthyroid.

2. Boost brain function

Stress (physical and emotional), anxiety, and depression lower brain function. Studies show that ashwagandha relieves stress, depression and anxiety. And it can reduce symptoms in Alzheimer’s patients.

3. Fight and treat cancer

Ashwagandha kills existing cancer cells and hinders growth of new cancer cells. Different studies show that it can fight colon, ovarian, lung, brain, and breast cancer.

4. Reduce adrenal fatigue, cortisol and chronic stress

Adrenal fatigue and stress cause weight gain, lack of sleep and higher risk of chronic diseases. Research shows that ashawagandha can lower cortisol, stress, heart rate and blood pressure.

5. Control blood sugar

Ashwagandha helps balance blood sugar levels and improves insulin sensitivity, according to research. If you take this herbal supplement for 30 days your blood sugar levels will reduce.

6. Enhance athletic performance

Ashwagandha is a must-have if you’re an athlete. Not only does it boost endurance, but it also reduces pain and sharpens the brain. It can be helpful if you want to build muscle or burn fat.

7. Boost testosterone

Ashwagandha boosts testosterone and fights infertility. In this study, infertile men had higher sperm count and motility after taking this herb. And their T levels increased.

8. Reduce inflammation

Inflammation has been linked to almost every disease. Ashwagandha reduces inflammation and joint pain in people with arthritis.

9. Improve mood

In one study, subjects who took ashwagandha for 12 weeks reported to have better mood than before.

10. Protect immune system

Study after study has proven that ashwagandha strengthens immune system.