#Ashwagandha

Blog / Ashwagandha: How the Sensationalized Supplement Truly Works

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 / WinSPIRE: Science in the News /

Users on TikTok claim that ashwagandha lowers stress levels, heightens gym performance, and improves sleep quality. But how does it work and is it really a miracle supplement?

This article is part of our WinSPIRE Science in the News series. Authors: Saffron Khotil and Arely Urieta-Rivera

Blog / Supplement your way to a better brain? Fact-checking a nutritional supplement

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 / Kaylee Helfrich / 2

A supplement named NeuroActiv6 claims to improve brain function and may improve conditions ranging from ADHD to depression. This article reviews the science behind these claims and discusses how the ingredients might help brain health.