60 Day

Morning Ashwagandha Supplement Routine

STUDY TITLE Morning Ashwagandha Supplement Routine
Submitted under umbrella

Minimal Risk Citizen Science Umbrella Protocol

Date submitted

Apr 9, 2025

End date

There is no pre-specified end date and sub-studies remain open long-term.

Language

English

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Study author

Matthew Amsden

Principal investigator

Matthew Amsden

Sub-Investigator for Adverse Events

Dr. Viral Patel

Description

Join our Morning Ashwagandha Supplement Routine study! Enhance your physical activity and quality of life with a 60-day trial. Take Ashwagandha before workouts to boost strength and muscle mass. Open to adults in the US and Netherlands. Track your progress with self-entry VO2 Max. Act now to be part of this exciting research!

Participant engagement length

60 Days

Sponsor

This study is made possible by your payment to cover all supplies and expenses required to participate.

Cost to participant

$0

Included products & services
Outcome measures

Self-Entry V02 Max

Methodology

Single Arm longitudinal where participants act as their own control

Basic or advanced dissemination plan

Basic

Deviation from recruitment approach

No

Deviation from statistical approach

No

Will study include “more about you questions”

No

Clinicaltrials.Gov

Yes

Committment to list findings on clinicaltrials.Gov

Yes

This document is prepared with the assistance of AI, but is reviewed by a human.

Rational & Study Design

Why I created this study:

The Morning Ashwagandha Supplement Routine is designed to explore the potential benefits of taking Ashwagandha supplements in the morning to enhance physical activity. Ashwagandha, an adaptogen known for its stress-reducing properties, has been suggested in scholarly research to improve strength and muscle mass. Social media and popular press buzz about this supplement suggest it can also boost endurance and overall quality of life. Despite these claims, empirical data on its direct impact on physical performance is limited. This study will fill this gap by examining changes in self-entry VO2 Max—a key indicator of cardiovascular fitness—over a 32-week period. Understanding these effects is crucial for formulating effective lifestyle interventions that can be adopted widely.

My Objective for You:

My objective is to empower you with evidence-based insights into how a morning Ashwagandha supplement routine could potentially enhance your strength and muscle mass, while also improving your VO2 Max. This personalized approach aims to elevate your physical activity and overall quality of life.

Aims & Objectives:

This study aims to assess the efficacy of a morning Ashwagandha supplement routine in improving strength, muscle mass, and VO2 Max among adults. The objective is to determine if this intervention can significantly enhance physical activity and quality of life over 32 weeks.

Significance & Impact:

The significance of this challenge lies in its potential to offer a simple, effective intervention for improving physical fitness and quality of life. Expected outcomes include increased strength, enhanced muscle mass, and improved VO2 Max, with potential limitations being individual variability and adherence to the routine. The findings could provide valuable insights for both academic circles and the wellness community.

The Intervention

Ashwagandha, an adaptogen with stress-reducing properties, is gaining attention for its potential to enhance physical performance. Scientific evidence suggests it may improve strength and muscle mass, with some studies indicating benefits for endurance and VO2 Max, a key cardiovascular fitness marker. The medical community acknowledges its promise but calls for more empirical data. Social media and popular belief tout its benefits, though risks are minimal, primarily involving individual variability and adherence challenges. Overall, the intervention is seen as a promising addition to fitness routines.

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