Ashwagandha, stress, and PCOS
TL;DR
Adaptogens are popular for stress and sleep; ashwagandha has RCTs for cortisol in some groups. Avoid in pregnancy without guidance.
Evidence snapshot
Ashwagandha may lower perceived stress and cortisol in randomized trials (non-PCOS-specific).
Adaptogen RCTs (reference hub)
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Is ashwagandha safe in pregnancy?
Avoid starting adaptogens in pregnancy without clinician approval; evidence and product quality vary.
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