UK Follows EU’s Lead In Scrutinizing Ashwagandha Safety In Supplements

UK regulator the Food Standards Agency intends to assess the risks associated with consuming supplements containing ashwagandha and to determine whether a safe level of the herb can be established. The launch of the consultation follows warnings from regulators across Europe about the safety of ashwagandha, with its consumption linked to a number of adverse health effects.

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Positioned for various health benefits, including relieving stress and anxiety, promoting sleep and boosting concentration, ashwagandha-containing dietary supplements continue to grow in popularity among European consumers.

But the widespread use of ashwagandha, or Withania somnifera, has triggered increased scrutiny from food regulators across the region concerned about possible

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