Effects of Ashwagandha ( ) standardized root extract on physical endurance and VO in healthy adults performing resistance training: An eight-week, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Background: Ashwagandha is a well-known Ayurvedic herb used for youthful vigor and wellbeing. This study investigated the effects of 600 mg standardized root extract (>5% withanolides) of Ashwagandha ( ) on muscle size, strength and cardiorespiratory endurance following resistance training.

Methods: In this eight-week, parallel-group, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study, 80 healthy male and female participants aged 18-45 years, who engaged in regular physical activity were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to receive Ashwagandha (AG, n=40) 300 mg capsules twice daily for eight weeks, or identical placebo (PB, n=40).

Effect of Right Nostril Breathing on Cardiorespiratory Parameters and Reaction Time in Young, Healthy Humans: An Interventional Study.

Background And Objective: Yogic breathing helps in reduction of stress and strain in the body. Right and left nostril breathings (RNB and LNB, respectively) have different effects on cardiorespiratory parameters. The study was performed to examine the effect of RNB exercise on cardiorespiratory parameters and reaction time in young, healthy human volunteers.