Ashwagandha Improves Cognition

Low energy and stress can have a detrimental impact on cognition. Ashwagandha is a powerful adaptogenic herb that has been shown to help energy, stress and cognition.

This new double-blind study gave 115 people with low energy who were also experiencing attention or memory issues either a placebo or 300mg of ashwagandha extract twice a day for 8 weeks.

Compared to placebo, ashwagandha safely led to significant improvement in memory, working memory, attention and learning. The people taking ashwagandha also had significant improvement in mood, energy and executive function.

J Psychoactive Drugs. 2026 Jan-Mar;58(1):45-57.