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Ashwagandha is "ginsing" root that has many excellent properties for health. Known as Withania Somnifera, it is also known as Winter Cherry or Indian Ginseng.

The roots can be made into a tea that has many healing properties. Also the leaves and berries are high in anti-oxidents for good health.

Reduces Blood Sugar Levels

Ashwagandha has shown an ability to cause insulin secretion, both for diabetics and non-diabetics. Source

Adding this supplement that can help lower blood-sugar levels helps prevent diabetes . Source

Anti-Cancer Properties

While it is not a treatment or cure for cancer, this dietary supplement has proven to impede the growth of new cancer cells in several ways.

Ashwagandha promotes the formation of reactive oxygen inside cancer cells, disrupting their function. Also, it may cause cancer cells to become less resistant to apoptosis (a form of programmed cell death). Source

Reduces Cortisol Levels

Cortisol is a stress hormone that your adrenal glands release as a response to stress. Cortisol is secreted when blood sugar levels get too low. Evidence suggests that Ashwagandha significantly reduces cortisol levels, in some cases up to 30%. Source

Because Ashwagandha keeps blood sugar level and reduces cortisol, it also reduces anxiety in people and keeps them stable.

Reduces Inflammation

Inflamation is a natural localized protective response which is caused by injury or cell damage. Often times inflammation is overdone by the body, causing other related illnesses, including cancer, diabetes, allergies and heart disease.

Ashwagandha has shown to reduce markers of inflammation by 36%. Source

Lowers Cholesterol and Triglycerides

One study showed that by taking Ashwagandha supplements, Bad Cholesterol levels were reduced by 17% and lowered Triglycerides by 11%. Source

Improves Brain Function

Ashwagandha root extract reduces oxidative stress and promotes antioxidant activity that protects nerve cells from harmful free radicals. The biggest benefit is the brain as it mitigates memory and brain function problems caused by injury or disease.

For centuries, Ashwagandha root has been used to boost memory and brain function in Ayurvedic medicine. Source

Conclusion

Using the Ashwagandha plant as a natural supplement, either the root as a tea or nibbling on the leaves, will lend your body excellent support in daily health and in regulating biological activity.

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