However, the effects of such plant-based supplements are not backed up by science and – far more import-antly – possible health risks are not yet sufficiently understood. Above all, children, pregnant and breast-feeding women, as well as persons with pre-existing or a history of liver disease should not consume ash-wagandha.
Generally speaking, the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment also advises other people to exercise caution. Consumption can lead to effects such as nausea, headache, and dizzi-ness. There are also indications that ashwagandha supplements can influence the immune system and hormone system and in rare cases damage the liver.
