Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial

Figures & data

Fig. 1 CONSORT schematic diagram

Table 1 The targeted number of repetitions over the course of the resistance training program

Table 2 Muscle strength

Table 3 Muscle size

Table 4 Body fat percentage

Table 5 Serum testosterone level (ng/dL)

Table 6 Muscle recovery: increase of serum creatine kinase from hour 24 to hour 48 after end of exercising (U/L)

Fig. 2 The effect of Ashwagandha treatment in muscle strength [a bench press 1 RM, b leg extension 1RM] and muscle size in c thigh, d arm and e Chest

Fig. 3 The effect of Ashwagandha treatment in a serum testosterone and b serum creatine kinase level