What are the benefits of ashwagandha for men?

There are numerous benefits of ashwagandha for men. Scientific evidence suggests ashwagandha may improve male fertility by naturally increasing testosterone levels and enhancing sperm quality in infertile men [1]. One randomized trial showed patients with a low sperm count that took 675 mg/day for 30 days improved sperm count by 167%, semen volume by 53%, and sperm motility by 57% from baseline, and that those in the placebo group experienced only minimal improvement [2].

Research in men also shows ashwagandha can enhance athletic performance in both male athletes and healthy, untrained men [1,3,4,5].

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