Herbal supplement ashwagandha shows promise for Post-Workout recovery

NCT ID NCT06900569

First seen Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looked at whether taking ashwagandha for a short time can help muscles recover after exercise. Nineteen healthy adults aged 18 to 35 took the supplement and researchers measured changes in muscle strength, swelling, soreness, and sleep quality. The goal was to see if this herbal supplement could speed up recovery and improve sleep.

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Locations

  • University of Saskatchewan

    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 2X2, Canada

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