Ashwagandha, Protein, and the Testosterone Insurance Nightmare
Today's episode looks at a new randomized controlled trial on ashwagandha and whether it actually earns its hype for sleep and menopause symptoms, a meta-analysis making a case for eating more protein if you want to hold onto muscle strength, and the growing problem of insurance companies denying testosterone prescriptions for women even as more doctors are writing them. Key Takeaways: • A 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found ashwagandha supplementation improved sleep quality, menopausal symptoms, and body composition in postmenopausal women — with a clean safety…
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