Himalaya Herbal Healthcare Ashwagandha Stress Release & Energy Booster is effective in reducing anxiety. Scholars from the University of Leipzig, Germany looked at the effects of Ashwagandha on the brain. The research showed Ashwagandha led to more acetylcholine receptor activity. The scholars concluded that the increase of activity in that particular neurotransmitter could account for the increase in cognitive ability and memory attributed to Ashwagandha.

Promote stress resistance
Help suppress stress-induced increases of dopamine receptors of the brain
Has an "anti-stressor" effect against daily stress
Provide support against stress induced responses such as anxiety
Help improve memory-related performance
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Gluten, wheat, corn, soy & dairy-free
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The directions say to take it before food. What kind of food? A snack? A whole meal?
Either. Whatever you’d like. A full meal or a snack is fine.

How long before eating should I take it?
20 minutes is a good rule of thumb.

Can I take more or less than the dose on the bottle?
They can only recommend the dose on the bottle, which is their clinically-studied effective dose. Taking more or less of an herbal supplement than recommended should be discussed with your health care provider.

Can I take this product along with my prescription medication or my other supplements? Can I combine them? Will there be side effects?
Their product has not been studied alongside or against your prescription medication or alongside other supplements. They would be unable to answer that question. Please make sure your health care provider is aware of all the herbal supplements you are taking.

Can I take this product if I have a specific disease, illness or condition?
Regulations enacted by the United States Food and Drug Administration say that sellers of dietary supplements can’t make any claims about their products that suggest the treatment, diagnosis, prevention, or mitigation of disease. This is called the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. Because your question suggests you are trying to treat a condition and find relief from symptoms, any answer to that regard would fall outside of the legal boundaries that regulate their industry. What they can say is that their products are formulated to support the normal function of organ systems and are rigorously studied for purity, safety and efficacy.

Can this product be taken when pregnant or nursing?
They don’t recommend any herbal product to pregnant or nursing moms. If you’re pregnant or nursing, any supplement you take should first be cleared with your health care provider.