The Thorne Podcast

Ashwagandha: An Ancient Herb for Modern Life

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During this episode you’ll learn about:

  1. Trending wellness ideas with Kirsten Vaderhegghen, Thorne Medical Affairs Coordinator [1:01]
  2. This week’s topic: Ashwagandha, an ancient remedy for modern lifestyles [3:56]
    • What are the health benefits of ashwagandha as a dietary supplement? [6:44]
    • How ashwagandha affect the body’s biochemistry? [8:33]
    • New applications of ashwagandha for stress management [10:01]
    • Unique ashwagandha extracts, from NooGandha® to Shoden® to KSM-66® [11:50]]
      • Choosing the best form of ashwagandha for your health needs [13:40]
      • Best ways to use an ashwagandha supplement [15:55]
      • Questions from the community
        • When will I feel the effects of ashwagandha? [21:44]
        • Because ashwagandha is a natural supplement, how do I know which products are the most effective and of the highest quality? [23:22]
        • Can you mix ashwagandha with other stress-support supplements or with a multi-vitamin? [25:02]
        • What foods or diets can help support stress management? [28:21]
        • Are there any ashwagandha contraindications? Who should not take ashwagandha? [30:57]

          • Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

          • Which Ashwagandha Is Best for You and Why You Should Get to Know the Suppliers
          • All About Adaptogens: Types, Benefits, and Uses
          • How Stress Affects the Body
          • Botanicals 101: History, Uses, and Benefits
          • Low Testosterone in Men: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
          • The Best Supplements to Manage Stress
          • Meet the Greens, from Ashwagandha to Zinc: Greens and Adaptogens
          • What Are Adaptogens and How Do They Help?
          • The Impacts of Stress: How Cortisol Shapes Us from the Inside Out
          • Top 10 Nootropic Supplements

            • Products related to this episode: Ashwagandha, Daily Greens Plus, Stress Balance, Advanced Testosterone Support, Memoractiv™

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