Effects of eight-week supplementation of Ashwagandha on cardiorespiratory endurance in elite Indian cyclists.

01 Oct 2012Shenoy S, Chaskar U, Sandhu JS, Paadhi MM.

Ashwagandha improved the cardiorespiratory endurance of the elite athletes, namely V02max, metabolic equivalent, and time to exhaustion on treadmill.

Cohort Study

3 effects

8 weeks

40 subjects

Determinants	Outcome	Details
Minor Protective Factor Ashwagandha Herb	Minor increase risk of Exercise Performance Musculoskeletal system	Low evidence 1.0%
Minor Protective Factor Ashwagandha Herb	Minor increase risk of Aerobic Exercise Capa... Musculoskeletal system	Low evidence 1.0%
Minor Protective Factor Ashwagandha Herb	Minor decreased risk of Fatigue Musculoskeletal system	Low evidence -5.0%