Impact of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera L.) supplementation on serum lipid concentrations and anthropometric parameters in adults with overweight and obesity: a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study
Ashwagandha supplementation improved serum lipid profiles in adults with overweight and obesity, suggesting potential lipid-lowering effects when combined with a prescribed dietary plan. Also, it was possible to elucidate some metabolic pathways in which Ashwagandha composition has an influence on producing the reported effects. Further long-term studies with controlled dietary intake are needed to confirm these findings and clarify the underlying molecular mechanisms.
Authors
- Anayansi Escalante‐Aburto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6781-5154)
- Juan Manuel Ballesteros-Torres (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8456-6671)
- Cindy Joanna Caballero-Prado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4705-2118)
- Iván Luzardo‐Ocampo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8033-3520)
- Alejandra Vázquez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8375-266X)
Institutions
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (MX)
- Universidad de Guadalajara (MX)
- University of Monterrey (MX)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nutrition & Metabolism
- Published
- 2025-11-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-025-01028-6
- Primary Topic
- Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universidad de Monterrey