Key Takeaways

Ashwagandha may support modest weight loss by reducing stress and unhealthy food cravings.

Side effects range from mild (drowsiness, stomach upset) to serious, including rare cases of liver damage.

Not recommended for specific individuals, including those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have autoimmune, thyroid, or specific cancers.

Ashwagandha is a shrub with a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine that is often used to combat stress. Here's what we know about its effects on body weight.

Ashwagandha for Weight Loss

Several clinical trials show that ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) helps reduce stress, but there is minimal research concerning how (or if) this translates into weight management.

According to one clinical trial, ashwagandha may cause

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