Men use ashwagandha as a way to support their testosterone levels. For example, to help with boosting their levels of testosterone, increasing their sperm count, and even improving issues around erectile dysfunction.
How much ashwagandha per day for testosterone all depends on what your healthcare provider has suggested. Often it is taken as 2 or 5 grams worth to effectively help boost levels of testosterone.
Even though ashwagandha can also be taken to manage the effects of stress, we shall be looking at how it works for testosterone specifically.
So, with all that in mind, let’s take a look at ashwagandha in more detail.
How Does Ashwagandha Help Men?
Ashwagandha (see also: When To Take Ashwagandha)is known to have several benefits, especially when it comes to the management of stress.
In fact, studies have shown that taking ashwagandha as a supplement can actually help to dramatically reduce the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body.
So, now we know it can help with reducing stress – which can cause a whole host of diseases for the body – how does it help for men specifically?
Enhance The Sex Drive
It has long been said that ashwagandha can help to enhance a man’s sexual desire due to it having aphrodisiac qualities.
However, while this has not been proved, there may be a better explanation for it.
Stress can be a big factor when it comes to a decline in sex drive, as well as overall sexual performance. Because we know that ashwagandha can help with reducing stress, this in turn can impact a man’s sex drive.
Ashwagandha can help a man to relax, so much so that his desire for sex returns. Hence, his sex drive becomes enhanced.
Help To Boost Testosterone
Speaking of sex drive, testosterone is a male hormone that is often associated with their sex drive. It also has other effects on the body, such as the muscle mass and bones, production of sperm, and how the fat becomes stored within the body.
Studies show that ashwagandha can in fact boost levels of testosterone in men. Over a few weeks, men who took part in the study found that they had less fatigue, more energy, and higher levels of testosterone.
It also improves muscle mass too, as men who use it while weight training found that the improved testosterone levels helped them to build muscle mass.
Improve Erectile Dysfunction Issues
This is where ashwagandha gets tricky. It is often said to be a successful remedy for erectile dysfunction, or the general inability to hold an erection.
However, when it comes to scientific studies, there is not much research on the issue. Any research that has been done does not actually give you the confidence that ashwagandha can be used as a successful way to treat erectile dysfunction.
While the evidence of using ashwagandha for ED is limited and rather lacking, there could be a reason why it helps with erectile dysfunction.
Because ashwagandha is commonly used to treat stress, and therefore anxiety, it may help a man to relax. Just as it can promote sexual enhancement, it may also help a man to overcome erection issues.
However, further studies are needed!
Increase Sperm Count
Ashwagandha has been shown to increase a man’s fertility. In fact, research has clearly stated that ashwagandha can help to effectively improve sperm count, as well as the motility of the sperm.
This is great news for those who are currently struggling with their lack of fertility and want to try something considered natural.
How Should You Take Ashwagandha?
Traditionally, ashwagandha is taken as a powder that has been mixed in tea, honey or milk. However, these days you can take it as a capsule. Some people actually prefer this because ashwagandha is quite bitter.
However, it is also available as a liquid and an extract.
Even so, it should always be taken alongside food as it can easily upset the stomach causing you to feel unwell.
For testosterone, your healthcare provider may ask you to take between 2 to 5 grams worth of ashwagandha.
What Should You Look For When Buying Ashwagandha?
When buying ashwagandha over the counter, always seek a reputable place. You may want to buy the organic kind which includes ingredients which are all non-GMO.
Another thing to look for is a Certificate of Analysis (CoA). This shows that they have used a third party source to test it which verifies both its potency and safety.
Is Ashwagandha A Replacement For Viagra?
If you are looking for a natural alternative to your usual viagra – or just generally looking for something to try – then ashwagandha will not be it.
While traditional viagra helps to increase the blood flow to the penis in order to sustain an erection, ashwagandha on the other hand helps to balance out both testosterone and stress in order to help you relax.
For that reason, there is not much evidence on how it can help with erectile dysfunction.
Final Thoughts
When it comes to taking ashwagandha, you will be pleased to know that it has several benefits to health, as well as testosterone.
While it has not been proved that it can help you with erectile dysfunction, it may help to reduce your stress level enough that your sex drive becomes increased. This may in turn help your ED issue to resolve itself.
However, ashwagandha has been proven to help with male fertility problems, from increasing sperm count to sperm motility.
Before you take ashwagandha, always seek medical advice. This is because it can interact with medications that you might already be taking.
You will also want to consult your healthcare provider to understand exactly how much ashwagandha you need to take every day in order to feel the effects.
Hopefully you have learned a lot about ashwagandha and understand how it can help you.
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