What does Ashwagandha do for men?

What does Ashwagandha do for Men?

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Taking ashwagandha extract led to a 18% increase in DHEA-S (a precursor to testosterone) and a 14.7% increase in testosterone compared to a placebo. In men with low sperm counts, ashwagandha root extract increased sperm count by 167%, semen volume by 53%, and sperm movement by 57%. Also, in men with normal sperm counts experiencing stress-related infertility, ashwagandha helped reduce stress and improve semen quality, leading to successful pregnancies in 14% of their partners.

Ashwagandha Benefits for men - Fertility - Boost Testosterone

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