Ashwagandha: An Ancient Herb for Modern Life with Kirsten Vaderhegghen
October 28 2025 • Thorne
Trending wellness ideas with Kirsten Vaderhegghen, Thorne Medical Affairs Coordinator
During this episode you’ll learn about:
- This week’s topic: Ashwagandha, an ancient remedy for modern lifestyles [3:56]
- What are the health benefits of ashwagandha as a dietary supplement? [6:44]
- How ashwagandha affect the body’s biochemistry? [8:33]
- New applications of ashwagandha for stress management [10:01]
Unique ashwagandha extracts, from NooGandha® to Shoden® to KSM-66® [11:50] - Choosing the best form of ashwagandha for your health needs [13:40]
- Best ways to use an ashwagandha supplement [15:55]
- Questions from the community:
- When will I feel the effects of ashwagandha? [21:44]
- Because ashwagandha is a natural supplement, how do I know which products are the most effective and of the highest quality? [23:22]
- Can you mix ashwagandha with other stress-support supplements or with a multi-vitamin? [25:02]
- What foods or diets can help support stress management? [28:21]
- Are there any ashwagandha contraindications? Who should not take ashwagandha? [30:57]
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