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A wide editorial still life on a pale, warm-gray stone surface lit by soft morning window light from the left. In the foreground, a rustic ceramic bowl in matte oatmeal glaze holds dried ashwagandha roots, pale tan and gnarled, with a few scattered beside it. A small wooden scoop dusted with fine golden-beige powder rests next to the bowl. Behind them, a few olive-green ashwagandha sprigs with small orange-red berries in papery husks arc across the frame, adding a quiet pop of color.

Midground right: a matte black chalk-dusted dumbbell handle and a single brushed-steel weight plate lean casually against a linen-textured backdrop in muted sage. A folded cream cotton towel and a slim notebook with a pencil suggest a training log. The notebook is open to blank, softly lined pages with no legible text.

The background fades into a gentle blur of neutral beige and soft terracotta tones, with a hint of a plant shadow cast across the wall in dappled light. Fine dust and powder particles float in the light beams, giving a tactile, organic feel.

The composition follows the rule of thirds: botanical elements on the left and center, gym elements on the right, and negative space in the upper right for headline overlay. Shallow depth of field, crisp focus on the roots and powder, creamy bokeh behind. Color palette: sage green, warm sand, terracotta, charcoal black, and a touch of burnt orange. The mood is calm, modern, and trustworthy, like a premium wellness and science magazine. Photographed on a 50mm lens, natural grain, subtle film-like contrast, clean minimalist styling, high-end editorial photography.

플라시보를 이긴 고대 허브: 8주 리프팅 실험에서 본 근력·근육량·테스토스테론

BY DR. GYMBRO · 2026년 10월 14일

수세기 전 아유르베다에서 사용되던 아슈와간다 뿌리가 플라시보보다 실제 효과가 있을까? 57명의 초보 남성을 대상으로 8주간 무작위 대조 실험을 진행했으며, 하루 두 번 300 mg 추출물을 복용한 그룹이 플라시보군보다 벤치프레스 힘, 팔·가슴 둘레, 테스토스테론 상승폭이 크게 나타났다. 체지방 감소도 더 크게 보고되었지만, 표본이 작고 기간이 짧으며 대상이 초보 남성에 한정된 점을 고려해야 한다.