Cellular Sourcing
Sourced Botanical: Ashwagandha
"Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) as an Adjunct Therapy in Oncology: Efficacy in Mitigating Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity"
Authors: Singh, N., & Bhalla, M.
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Publication Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies (2018)
Key Sourced Takeaway:
Indicated that Ashwagandha selectively sensitizes cancer cells to radiation/chemotherapy while simultaneously protecting healthy tissues, increasing white blood cell count, and reducing fatigue.
Adaptogenic Sourcing
Sourced Botanical: Ashwagandha
"An Investigation into the Stress-Relieving and Pharmacological Actions of an Ashwagandha Extract: A Double-Blind Study"
Authors: Lopresti, A. L., et al.
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Publication Source: Medicine (Baltimore) (2019)
Key Sourced Takeaway:
Proven to reduce salivary cortisol levels by 30.5% and significantly lower anxiety scores, improving sleep quality and reducing systemic markers of chronic inflammation.