Goli Ashwagandha Gummies Review (2024) – Forbes Health - Forbes

"In the tradition of Ayurveda, ashwagandha holds high prominence as a Ramayana herb, meaning it's regarded as a tonic for most body tissues and thought to enhance overall well-being, promote memory and intellect, reduce stress and improve longevity," says Dr. Deshko.

In her clinical practice, Dr. Deshko says she has consistently recommended ashwagandha for nearly 10 years. "I find ashwagandha very helpful in patients with high stress levels who present with a 'tired but wired' symptom picture, where they lack energy in their daily lives yet are unable to get good quality, restful sleep due to high anxiety levels," she says.

Ingredient and herb sourcing, as well as the mode of delivery, are important when it comes to choosing supplements. "Ashwagandha contains numerous bioactive compounds, namely alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, steroids and steroidal lactones… Therefore, it may be prudent to choose a full-spectrum ashwagandha extract that has been standardized to contain a certain percentage of withanolides, [a group of active constituents in ashwagandha], (typically 3% to 8%)," says Dr. Deshko.

This percentage can be found easily in most professional-grade capsules and third-party tested supplements, she adds. "Ultimately, the most beneficial form is the one that you're most likely to take. If you hate taking capsules, then it's worthwhile to consider taking a tincture or a gummy."

When it comes to the safety of ashwagandha as a treatment, Dr. Deshko advises speaking with a health care provider first. "While ashwagandha appears to be largely safe with few reported side effects, it's always best to seek the advice of a qualified and licensed medical practitioner, such as a naturopathic doctor with extensive training in herbal medicine, prior to starting any herbal treatment protocol. Additionally, safety studies on ashwagandha have exclusively focused on the herb as a standalone treatment. Therefore, it cannot be assumed that ashwagandha doesn't interact with any other medications or supplements," she says.