Now Ashwagandha is a food supplement with Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), which is a plant that belongs to the Solanaceae family, like the tomato. Its roots are used for various therapeutic and medicinal purposes. It is considered an adaptogenic plant, which means that it increases the body's ability to adapt and its resistance to extreme conditions (e.g. cold, stress, physical or psychological demands). One of its effects is the optimization of the functioning of the adrenal glands, improving our response to stress.