During this episode you’ll learn about: Trending wellness ideas with Kirsten Vaderhegghen, Thorne Medical Affairs Coordinator [1:01] This week’s topic: Ashwagandha, an ancient remedy for modern lifestyles [3:56] What are the health benefits of ashwagandha as a dietary supplement? [6:44] How ashwagandha affect the body’s biochemistry? [8:33] New applications of ashwagandha for stress management [10:01] Unique ashwagandha extracts, from NooGandha® to Shoden® to KSM-66® [11:50]] Choosing the best form of ashwagandha for your health needs [13:40] Best ways to use an ashwagandha supplement [15:55] Questions from the community When will I feel the effects of ashwagandha? [21:44] Because ashwagandha is a natural supplement, how do I know which products are the most effective and of the highest quality? [23:22] Can you mix ashwagandha with other stress-support supplements or with a multi-vitamin? [25:02] What foods or diets can help support stress management? [28:21] Are there any ashwagandha contraindications? Who should not take ashwagandha? [30:57] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Which Ashwagandha Is Best for You and Why You Should Get to Know the Suppliers All About Adaptogens: Types, Benefits, and Uses How Stress Affects the Body Botanicals 101: History, Uses, and Benefits Low Testosterone in Men: Causes, Effects, and Solutions The Best Supplements to Manage Stress Meet the Greens, from Ashwagandha to Zinc: Greens and Adaptogens What Are Adaptogens and How Do They Help? The Impacts of Stress: How Cortisol Shapes Us from the Inside Out Top 10 Nootropic Supplements Products related to this episode: Ashwagandha, Daily Greens Plus, Stress Balance, Advanced Testosterone Support, Memoractiv™ Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.