Herbal supplement ashwagandha tested for Post-Workout muscle recovery
NCT ID NCT06900569
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether taking Ashwagandha, an herbal supplement, for a short time can help muscles recover after exercise. Nineteen healthy adults aged 18-35 took either Ashwagandha or a placebo for several days. Researchers measured muscle strength, swelling, soreness, and sleep quality to see if the supplement made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ashwagandha (herbal supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to speed up muscle recovery and improve sleep after exercise.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study (19 people) with no phase, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement's effects may be minimal or due to chance.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 2X2, Canada
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