What Is Ashwagandha?

Potential Side Effects

Individuals report ashwagandha is well-tolerated when it is used in reasonable and proper doses, even though there has been no concrete evidence from clinical studies to support this. Just like any other health or nutritional supplement, ashwagandha has a slight risk of causing adverse side effects in individuals who take it. The most prevalent adverse side effects reported by individuals who have taken ashwagandha include nausea, gastritis, and headaches. Pregnant women are advised to not take ashwagandha because there is evidence indicating it may induce premature labor and cause early delivery. There is also evidence that ashwagandha can cause miscarriages. It is not known whether ashwagandha is safe to use while breastfeeding. Ashwagandha is known to cause a decrease in blood sugar, which may interfere with the mechanism of some types of drugs used to treat diabetes. It has also been reported to cause a drop in blood pressure that may be dangerous for individuals who already have a condition that causes hypotension.

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