アシュワガンダ : 不眠症
A エビデンス 複数の大規模臨床試験が一貫して有意な効果を示しています。合計1,810名の参加者を対象とした30件の研究(メタアナリシス4件、RCT 5件を含む)に基づく。30件中29件の研究で肯定的な効果が示されている。
結論
Ashwagandha is one of the most well-researched herbal supplements for insomnia, with strong and consistent evidence that it may support better sleep quality.
- 29 out of 30 studies show positive effects, including 5 RCTs and 4 meta-analyses
- Grade A evidence — the highest level of support among sleep supplements
- Works through multiple pathways including GABA receptors, histamine modulation, and stress reduction
- Both healthy adults and people with insomnia have shown improvements in clinical trials
Key Study Findings
対象集団: narrative review of ashwagandha clinical trials and basic research (1994-present)
Key Statistics
31
研究数
1810
参加者数
Positive
グレード
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
一般的な使用量
- sleep:
- 300-600 mg KSM-66 or Sensoril, before bed
上限量: Not established; studied up to 1,200 mg/day
研究で検討された用量
| 用量 | 期間 | 効果 | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| 60 and 100 mg/kg (mice); 100 and 200 µg/mL (HT-22 cells); withanolide A 1.56 and 3.12 µg/mL | -- | Positive | -- |
| 125 mg Zenroot (Ashwagandha with 1.5% total withanolides) daily | 12 weeks | Positive | 90 |
| 600 mg/day (median) | 8 weeks | Positive | 713 |
| Ashwagandha extract 600 mg/day (prior to discontinuation) | -- | Negative | 1 |
| ashwagandha 250 mg/day, ashwagandha 250 mg + tryptophan 175 mg/day, or ashwagandha 600 mg/day (250 m | 13 weeks | Positive | 52 |
| varies across included RCTs | -- | Positive | 254 |
推奨摂取タイミング: 1-2 hours before bed
Safety & Side Effects
報告されている副作用
- ⚠ Drowsiness
- ⚠ GI upset
- ⚠ Diarrhea
- ⚠ Headache
既知の相互作用
- ● Thyroid medications — ashwagandha may increase thyroid hormone levels
- ● Immunosuppressants — ashwagandha may stimulate immune activity
- ● Sedatives — potential additive drowsiness
- ● Blood sugar medications — may lower blood glucose
耐容上限摂取量: Not established; studied up to 1,200 mg/day
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References
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