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Teelixir's evidence-based guide to Withania somnifera — the most-studied adaptogen for stress, cortisol, and hormonal balance. Our research library draws on 1,584+ published studies, including 29 human RCTs, to separate what works from what doesn't.

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Ashwagandha for Thyroid: The Bidirectional Risk Explained
By Peter Orpen — Co-Owner, Teelixir Published: 24 March 2026 Updated: 24 March 2026 Evidence Snapshot SR + RCTs2023 systematic review (PMID: 37013429) TSH, T3, T4All improved in subclinical hypothyroidism RCTs CautionHyperthyroidism: monitor or avoid The Thyroid Axis Effect: Ashwagandha’s...