Efficacy of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera [L.] Dunal) in improving cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy athletic adults
Choudhary B, Shetty A, Langade DG
Ayu · 43 citas
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Publicación
- Publicado
- 2015-01-01 · Ayu · vol. 36 · número 1 · pág. 63
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- Citado
- 80 citas · más que el 97% de estudios similares · 9.8× el promedio de su campo
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- Entre el 10 % más citado de su campo
- Referencias
- 19 trabajos
- Acceso
- De pago
- Áreas de investigación
- Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Pharmacology and Nanomedicine Research
- Palabras clave
- Cardiorespiratory fitness, Withania somnifera, Medicine, Placebo, VO2 max, Physical therapy, Quality of life (healthcare), Blood pressure, Heart rate, Internal medicine, Alternative medicine, Nursing
3 autores
- Deepak Langade🇮🇳 · autor de correspondenciaMahatma Gandhi Mission's Dental College and Hospital
- B. S. Choudhary🇮🇳Hyderabad Rheumatology Center
- Ajoy Prasad Shetty
Resumen
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Introduction
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera [L.] Dunal) has been traditionally used for various actions ranging from vitalizer, improve endurance and stamina, promote longevity, improve immunity, and male and female fertility. However, clinical studies are needed to prove the clinical efficacy of this herb, especially in cardiovascular endurance and physical performance.
Aims
This prospective, double-blind, randomized, and placebo-controlled study evaluated the efficacy of Ashwagandha roots extract in enhancing cardiorespiratory endurance and improving the quality of life (QOL) in 50 healthy male/female athletic adults.
Materials and methods
Cardiorespiratory endurance was assessed by measuring the oxygen consumption at peak physical exertion (VO2 max) levels during a 20 m shuttle run test. The World Health Organization self-reported QOL questionnaire (physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environmental factors) was used to assess the QOL. Student's t-test was used to compare the differences in a mean and change from baseline VO2 max levels, whereas Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to assess changes in QOL scores from baseline in the two groups.
Results
There was a greater increase from baseline (P < 0.0001) in the mean VO2 max with KSM-66 Ashwagandha (n = 24) compared to placebo (n = 25) at 8 weeks (4.91 and 1.42, respectively) and at 12 weeks (5.67 and 1.86 respectively). The QOL scores for all subdomains significantly improved to a greater extent in the Ashwagandha group at 12 weeks compared to placebo (P < 0.05).
Conclusion
The findings suggest that Ashwagandha root extract enhances the cardiorespiratory endurance and improves QOL in healthy athletic adults.
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