Enhancing Physical Performance and Health: The Effects of Withania Somnifera on Strength, Endurance, and Overall Well-being
Introduction: Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha), an ancient ayurvedic remedy, has been valued for centuries in traditional medicine due to its versatility of beneficial properties on the body system. Contemporary research aims to expand the medicinal use of Ashwagandha and fully harness its adaptoge...
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Introduction: Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha), an ancient ayurvedic remedy, has been valued for centuries in traditional medicine due to its versatility of beneficial properties on the body system. Contemporary research aims to expand the medicinal use of Ashwagandha and fully harness its adaptogenic potential. Recently, Ashwagandha has gained the rising interest of sportsmen seeking effective and natural ways to enhance their performance.
Purpose of the work: The aim of this study is to review existing research on the effects of Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) supplementation on performance, as well as its beneficial impact on overall health and well-being of athletes.
Materials and methods: A comprehensive literature search and analysis was conducted on PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus and Science Direct databases using combinations of the following phrases: „Withania Somnifera”; „Ashwagandha”; „Adpatogens”; „Health Benefits of Ashwagandha”; „Ashwagandha and Physical Performance”; „Ashwagandha and Endurance”; „Adverse Effects of Ashwagandha”.
Results: Supplementation of Ashwagandha has been demonstrated to enhance physical performance and recovery in athletes, as well as significantly improve strength and muscle mass. Furthermore, supplementation provides various health benefits for the body, with emphasis on improved sleep quality and reduced stress and anxiety. Research recognises Ashwagandha as safe and well-tolerated.
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| spelling | doaj-art-58ff573723c34cf5ab2c93db17777e942025-08-20T03:49:37ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-05-014110.12775/QS.2025.41.59990Enhancing Physical Performance and Health: The Effects of Withania Somnifera on Strength, Endurance, and Overall Well-beingKarol Biliński0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7879-8305Matylda Korgiel1https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8265-406XMartyna Janota2https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4732-3044Katarzyna Tetela3https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4487-4164Dagmara Gaweł-Dąbrowska4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9076-4247Wroclaw Medical UniversityWrocław Medical UniversityWroclaw Medical UniversityWroclaw Medical UniversityDepartment of Population Research and Prevention of Civilization Diseases, Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University Introduction: Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha), an ancient ayurvedic remedy, has been valued for centuries in traditional medicine due to its versatility of beneficial properties on the body system. Contemporary research aims to expand the medicinal use of Ashwagandha and fully harness its adaptogenic potential. Recently, Ashwagandha has gained the rising interest of sportsmen seeking effective and natural ways to enhance their performance. Purpose of the work: The aim of this study is to review existing research on the effects of Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) supplementation on performance, as well as its beneficial impact on overall health and well-being of athletes. Materials and methods: A comprehensive literature search and analysis was conducted on PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus and Science Direct databases using combinations of the following phrases: „Withania Somnifera”; „Ashwagandha”; „Adpatogens”; „Health Benefits of Ashwagandha”; „Ashwagandha and Physical Performance”; „Ashwagandha and Endurance”; „Adverse Effects of Ashwagandha”. Results: Supplementation of Ashwagandha has been demonstrated to enhance physical performance and recovery in athletes, as well as significantly improve strength and muscle mass. Furthermore, supplementation provides various health benefits for the body, with emphasis on improved sleep quality and reduced stress and anxiety. Research recognises Ashwagandha as safe and well-tolerated. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/59990Withania somniferaashwagandhaphysical performanceadaptogenssleep qualitymuscle mass |
| spellingShingle | Karol Biliński Matylda Korgiel Martyna Janota Katarzyna Tetela Dagmara Gaweł-Dąbrowska Enhancing Physical Performance and Health: The Effects of Withania Somnifera on Strength, Endurance, and Overall Well-being Quality in Sport Withania somnifera ashwagandha physical performance adaptogens sleep quality muscle mass |
| title | Enhancing Physical Performance and Health: The Effects of Withania Somnifera on Strength, Endurance, and Overall Well-being |
| title_full | Enhancing Physical Performance and Health: The Effects of Withania Somnifera on Strength, Endurance, and Overall Well-being |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing Physical Performance and Health: The Effects of Withania Somnifera on Strength, Endurance, and Overall Well-being |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing Physical Performance and Health: The Effects of Withania Somnifera on Strength, Endurance, and Overall Well-being |
| title_short | Enhancing Physical Performance and Health: The Effects of Withania Somnifera on Strength, Endurance, and Overall Well-being |
| title_sort | enhancing physical performance and health the effects of withania somnifera on strength endurance and overall well being |
| topic | Withania somnifera ashwagandha physical performance adaptogens sleep quality muscle mass |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/59990 |
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