Hii doc, I am balaji. I am using ashwagandha tabs twice a day. I don't know it's uses. I am healthy person and I don't have any nervous diseases. Is it safe to use for my muscle and bone growth.

Dr. Surya BhagwatiAyurvedic Doctor34yrs exp

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Ashwagandha is also known as indian ginseng and has been used for centuries in ayurvedic medicine to increase longevity and vitality. It is known to have wide range of actions including antioxidant, immune-modulating, and anti-stress actions. Ashwagandha improves the body's defence against disease by improving the cell-mediated immunity. Now a day, ashwagandha is becoming popular as a supplement amongst athletes and fitness enthusiasts as it is helpful in improving overall fitness and muscle growth, including muscle strength, muscle size, burning fat, physical performance during exercise. It helps in keeping cortisol levels low and effectively manages negative impacts of high cortisol levels like muscle breakdown. It elevates testosterone levels which in turn increases muscle size, strength especially when combined with strength training and also helps in recovery and healing. A study concluded that ashwagandha provides significant improvements in aerobic performance with regard to cardiorespiratory and cardiovascular endurance of elite athletes. So, yes, ashwagandha will definitely help you in muscle growth. But at the same time, exercise regularly and give due attention to your diet also. 

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Dt. Trupti PadhiDietitian/Nutritionist20yrs exp

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Good evening yes its ok but it should be used for a certain time period that must have been told by a trained ayurvedic doctor along with that you need to have a healthy diet free from outside junk or fast foods. If you need diet plan services then contact me through my code -tpd5ea.  

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