amphipatic compounds (both hydrophilic/hydrophobic) synthesized in liver & secreted by gallbladder into intestinal lumen to emulsify fats in the intestine bile salts gut hormone secreted by intestinal cells when stomach content enters the intestine; stimulates contraction of gallbladder, release of bile acids & secretion of pancreatic enzymes
Ashwagandha does actually work, but don't expect it to be a magic pill that will solve all your problems. For me, this herb only improved my memory, verbal fluency and body temperature. Note that herbs as well as drugs affect different people in a different manner.
Ashwagandha is a calming herb that helps to normalize the entire HPA axis, providing a subtle balancing effect on all the systems of the body. Ashwagandha calms the hypothalamus (included in the HPA axis), which regulate important functions such as hormone levels, temperature, weight, and sleep cycles.enefits of Ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is one of the most effective herbs for balancing hormones and reducing the detrimental effects of stress. Studies have shown, ashwagandha helps to: 1  Improve stress resistance. 2  Improve sleep quality and reduce fatigue.