Effects of Ashwagandha Extract on Stress Levels

Inclusion Criteria:

• Provision of signed and dated informed consent form

• Stated willingness and demonstrated ability to comply with all study procedures, aswell as availability for the duration of the study

• Self reported high stress

• Baseline score of above-average stress levels on the NRI-SS

• Biological sex of woman; gender identification of female

• Aged 30 to 59, inclusive

• Good general health as evidenced by medical history and screening

• For females of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception for atleast 1 month prior to screening and agreement to use such a method during studyparticipation and for an additional month after the end of the study

• Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout study duration

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding

• Currently smokes or vapes (i.e., tobacco, flavored items, marijuana, etc.) or has inthe past year

• Consumes > 8 alcoholic beverages in an average week

• Is a primary caretaker for a child younger than 18 months of age

• Currently consumes an ashwagandha supplement or has consumed one regularly (definedas 1x week or more often) within the past 24 months

• Consumes any stress aid, medication, diet, or supplement intended to improve stressin any way

• Current or recent (within 60 days) history of taking thyroid medications,hypertensive drugs, CNS depressants, diabetic medications, benzodiazepines, orimmunosuppressants

• Any liver or kidney disorder

• Known allergic reactions to any components of the intervention

• Positive COVID-19 test within 30 days of the study period

• Recent dramatic weight changes (10% change in body weight in the last 6 months)

• Introducing a new investigational drug or other intervention within 60 days beforethe start of the study

• Introducing a new lifestyle stress-reduction aid (i.e. physical activity, yoga, etc)within 60 days before the start of the study