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Ashwagandha for sleep: the secret weapon against sleepless nights?
Did you know that we need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night to be in good shape? One thing is certain: sleep is essential for physical and mental recovery. 😴
But, according to an IFOP study carried out in March 2022, 70% of French people say they “ have had sleep problems in the last eight days ”. The reasons for this are multiple, but we can imagine that the anxiety-provoking climate of the news as well as a fast-paced lifestyle have a lot to do with it.
If you are one of the people who have problems waking up at night, know that there are solutions to sleep better. The main thing is to help your body find a good balance. There are several ways to achieve this, and in this article, we have chosen to talk to you more specifically about a simple and natural method.
We will therefore discover the (powerful!) action of Ashwagandha on sleep .
Aswhagandha, what is it?
Ashwagandha, its scientific name withania somnifera , more commonly called Indian Ginseng , is a shrub of the Solanaceae family. This plant is native to India and, to tell you the truth, its scent is not very pleasant... It is often compared to that of horses, hence its name. In the ancient Indian language, ashva means “horse” and gandha “smell”!🐴
More seriously, it is an Ayurvedic plant used for thousands of years by traditional Indian medicine. It is the root, the part richest in active ingredients, which is reduced to powder after drying. It can then be consumed as a decoction or in capsules.
Ashwagandha attracts the attention of many scientists because of its very broad action on both physical and mental well-being .
Moreover, if you are interested in this plant, we tell you about it in more detail in this complete guide to ashwagandha .
Ashwagandha and sleep: incredible effectiveness
We find, in its Latin name, the word “ somnifera ” (sleeping pill) which clearly indicates its soporific role, contributing to the return of restorative nights .
Among the multiple benefits of this plant , there is one that particularly interests us here. This medicinal plant helps the body fight against mood disorders. By limiting stress in particular, the beneficial effect of Ashwagandha on sleep is no longer in doubt. It is, among other things, thanks to tryptophan , an amino acid precursor of serotonin (the famous “ happiness hormone ”), that Ashwagandha has this ability. It actually promotes the onset of sleep.
As another anti-stress and relaxing active ingredient, we note the presence of withanolides A and D.
Furthermore, Ashwagandha is often cited as an adaptogenic plant . This means that it has the power to adapt to the needs of the body. This is how it makes it more resistant to different stresses, whether physical or psychological.
Ashwagandha as a complement: you will love your nights!
The benefit of supplementing this plant for sleep is obvious, because Ashwagandha and its benefits are numerous. Indeed, whatever form you choose to consume it (decoction, powder, capsules), our Ashwagandha food supplement will help you:
- improve your body's resistance to stress;
- find calm and serenity;
- enjoy restful nights by promoting the onset of sleep;
- maintain your energy levels.
And then, good news! Unlike anxiolytics sometimes prescribed to treat this type of problem, no habituation or addiction is to be reported when taking Ashwagandha supplements .
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When to take Ashwagandha for a successful night?
If you opt for decoctions, it is best to take them between meals, at the rate of one or two cups per day and four teaspoons of powder maximum.
But a more practical and simple way to consume Ashwagandha remains the food supplement , like our organic Ashwagandha KSM-66®. This comes in the form of capsules, easy to take with a glass of water.
This supplement can be taken at any time of the day. But of course, given its soporific power, taking it in the evening at bedtime can be a good idea.
To obtain the maximum effect of Ashwagandha on your sleep , the dosage is two capsules per day, ideally over a period of thirty to forty days. There is no danger in consuming this supplement at the recommended dosage. However, in the event of excessive consumption, you could suffer from intestinal discomfort.
Try Ashwagandha: your sleep will thank you
Now that you know more about the role of Ashwagandha on sleep , you can say goodbye to long sleepless nights! With a broad spectrum of actions, Indian ginseng is really a very good alternative for keeping you in shape and regaining your vitality.
So don't wait any longer, and put all the chances on your side to reach the land of Morpheus 🛌
Lucas PINOS
Co-founder of NOVOMA
Passionate and expert in micro-nutrition, Lucas founded Novoma in 2012. It is with conviction that he develops food supplements with effective, carefully chosen and 100% clean active ingredients, to best meet the body's needs.
