Stress can affect the body in various ways like it triggers blood sugar levels, cortisol levels and sleeplessness. Intake of ashwagandha supplements reduces cortisol levels which is responsible for stress, anxiety and blood sugar level. An increase in creatine kinase (CK) level in blood indirectly indicates the damages to muscles (Baird et al., 2012). Hence, muscle recovery is the reduction of creatine kinase (CK) level that damages muscles over time. Ashwagandha’s adaptogenic property works towards promoting well-being of the body, calmness, enhancing muscle recovery, muscle development and improves muscle strength. Muscle size comes under muscle growth, which gets affected by an increase in testosterone level and low cortisol level (Wankhede et al., 2015).

Ashwagandha is an amphoteric herb that regulates essential physiological processes and boosts adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels by inhibiting the enzyme that degrades ATP. It improves mitochondrial function, which boosts energy production in the muscles. When used in conjunction with resistance exercise, ashwagandha has been shown to increase muscular mass, strength, and reduce body fat. Moreover, this adaptogenic herb also aids in the alleviation and healing of physical injury as well as the promotion of muscle recovery after exercise.