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'I have learnt so much from indigenous and traditional approaches to health’ – Dr Vivien Rolfe [Interview]
Dr Vivien Rolfe is a gut physiologist who specialises in herbal and nutritional interactions with the human body.
Stress is on the rise globally, and continued exposure to stress hormones can have adverse effects on multiple body systems from heart health and immune function to cognitive function and mood. Fortunately, the class of adaptogens have specific benefits that support homeostasis and enhance the body’s ability to adapt to challenges. The ‘Prince of Herbs’, ashwagandha, has been used for millennia for its ability to address stress; new research substantiates the use and offers an opportunity for product formulators to deliver its power.
June 5, 2020
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Takeaways For Your Business
• Ashwagandha full-spectrum root extract (as KSM-66 Ashwagandha) can significantly reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, improving resistance to stress and improving quality of life.
• Reductions in stress levels associated with supplementation with ashwagandha root extract (as KSM-66) have also been found to positively benefit sleep patterns.
• Fighting stress levels with ashwagandha root extract supplementation (as KSM-66) can also support body weight management.