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Ashwagandha for Poor Sleep Quality
Ashwagandha improves sleep quality via cortisol reduction, GABAergic modulation, and the sleep-inducing compound triethylene glycol. Studies show significant improvements in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores.
How strong is the research?
Strong evidence
Based on a randomised controlled trial (RCT) — the gold standard for establishing cause and effect.
Research source
SourceLangade D et al. · Cureus 2019How much to take
300–600 mg
Take 300mg with dinner. May improve overall sleep quality scores and reduce time to fall asleep.
When to take it
Best taken: evening