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147,148 In one placebo-controlled trial in 46 men with low sperm numbers, those who received ashwagandha root extract (standardized to contain at least 5% withanolides), at 225 mg three times daily for 90 days, had a 167% increase in sperm number, 57% increase in sperm motility, and 53% increase in semen volume, while those who received placebo had little change in these parameters
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it's a type of dietary supplement, which places it outside the purview of FDA approval (the standard for safety and effectiveness in the United States).7 Therefore, to evaluate supplement safety, we have to examine other key criteria, namely manufacturing practices and third-party testing
It can be a great option, but many people hesitate when needles are involved, so it's not necessarily right for everyone