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Ashwagandha para Insônia

A Evidências Vários grandes ensaios clínicos mostram de forma consistente benefícios significativos.

Baseado em 30 estudos (4 meta-analyses, 5 RCTs) com 1,810 participantes no total. 29/30 estudos mostram efeitos positivos.

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Conclusão

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

Review
The Clinical Implications of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera L.) with a Special Reference to Side Effects-A …
Dose: None vs: None Outcome: None Efeito: None None

População: narrative review of ashwagandha clinical trials and basic research (1994-present)

preclinical animal/in vitro study
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) dunal) root extract containing withanolide a alleviates depression-like behavior in mice …
Dose: 60 and 100 mg/kg (mice); 100 and 200 µg/mL (HT-22 cells); withanolide A 1.56 and 3.12 µg/mL vs: Placebo Efeito: None None
RCT n=90 12 weeks Double-blind
A New Ashwagandha Formulation (Zenroot™) Alleviates Stress and Anxiety Symptoms While Improving Mood and Sleep …
Dose: 125 mg Zenroot (Ashwagandha with 1.5% total withanolides) daily vs: Placebo Efeito: None < 0.05
Meta-analysis n=713 8 weeks Double-blind
The effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on mental health symptoms in individuals with mental disorders: …
Dose: 600 mg/day (median) vs: Placebo Efeito: SMD=-1.13 (anxiety, outlier-corrected); SMD=-1.28 (depression); SMD=-0.95 (stress); SMD=-1.35 (sleep None
Case Report n=1
Unmasking Potential Withdrawal Effects of Ashwagandha: A Case Report and Review.
Dose: Ashwagandha extract 600 mg/day (prior to discontinuation) vs: Placebo Efeito: None None

Key Statistics

31

Estudos

1810

Participantes

Positive

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Nota

Referenced Papers

Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of … 2025 4 citações
International journal of … 2023 43 citações
Child and adolescent … 2023 5 citações
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2020 85 citações
Biological & pharmaceutical … 2014 110 citações

Dosage & Usage

mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units

Dosagens Comumente Utilizadas

sleep:
300-600 mg KSM-66 or Sensoril, before bed

Limite superior: Not established; studied up to 1,200 mg/day

Dosagens Estudadas em Pesquisas

Dosagem Duração Efeito 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

Melhor horário: 1-2 hours before bed

Safety & Side Effects

Efeitos Colaterais Relatados

  • Drowsiness
  • GI upset
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache

Interações Conhecidas

  • 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

Ingestão máxima tolerável: Not established; studied up to 1,200 mg/day

Consulte sempre o seu profissional de saúde antes de iniciar qualquer suplemento.Sempre consulte seu profissional de saúde antes de iniciar qualquer suplemento.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ashwagandha help with Insônia?
Based on 31 studies with 1,810 participants, there is strong evidence from multiple clinical trials that Ashwagandha may support Insônia management. Our evidence grade is A (Strong Evidence).
How much Ashwagandha should I take for Insônia?
Studies have used various dosages. A commonly studied range is 300-600 mg KSM-66 or Sensoril, before bed. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.
Are there side effects of Ashwagandha?
Reported side effects may include Drowsiness, GI upset, Diarrhea, Headache. Most side effects are mild and dose-dependent. Consult your doctor if you experience any adverse reactions.
How strong is the evidence for Ashwagandha and Insônia?
We rate the evidence as Grade A (Strong Evidence). This rating is based on 31 peer-reviewed studies with 1,810 total participants. The overall direction of effect is positive.

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