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Does Asparagus racemosus (shatavari) improve strength? Two small trials found gains: 14.3% vs 7.8% in bench press 1RM in young men, and better handgrip in postmenopausal women

Oct 27

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Asparagus racemosus, better known as shatavari, is a herb from Ayurvedic tradition, long used for women's health and more recently studied as a possible strength aid. The question is simple: has anyone tested it against a placebo, and what happened?

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