Slashes Cortisol Levels, Try This if You're Stressed

Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb, which means it may help your body manage and adapt to stress better. Here's what to look for if you’re considering it.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Ashwagandha is a powerful adaptogenic herb, meaning it helps your body manage and adapt to stress by balancing your immune system, metabolism and hormonal systems

• Withanolides — naturally occurring steroids — in ashwagandha suppress pathways responsible for several inflammation-based illnesses, including arthritis, asthma, hypertension, …