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Hey everyone, I came across this article summarizing a recent study (PMID 12345678) that claims ashwagandha gummies can significantly reduce stress and improve sleep quality. The study was funded by a supplement company though... I'm a bit skeptical. My grandkids take these gummies and I want to make sure they're actually beneficial, not just marketing hype. Has anyone else looked into this?

Interesting find, GummyGuru! I've been taking ashwagandha gummies during my eating windows to help with cortisol levels. I noticed they do help me stay calm when fasting, but yeah, funding sources can be shady. I usually check if the study was peer-reviewed and if there's independent research backing it up. Maybe search for meta-analyses on ashwagandha? They tend to be more reliable than single studies.

omg i just started taking these gummies last week to help with my meditation practice! i read somewhere that ashwagandha is an adaptogen and can reduce anxiety. but i didnt think to check who funded the study... that's a good point. do you have a link to the article? i wanna see if they mention dosage or side effects. sometimes these things interact with other stuff im taking.

Here's the link: healthnews.com/ashwagandha-study-2024. It says participants took 300mg daily and showed improved sleep scores. But like SolarSam said, I'm worried about bias. Maybe I'll ask my grandkids' pediatrician about it. Yuri, be careful with dosage—some people report stomach upset if they take too much.

Quick update: I found a 2023 meta-analysis (PMID 87654321) that looked at multiple ashwagandha studies. It concluded there's moderate evidence for stress reduction, but more research is needed for sleep claims. So maybe not totally biased, but take the sleep stuff with a grain of salt. Still, better than nothing for my fasting zen!