Who Should Take Shatavari? Uses, Benefits, and Clinical Studies

Who Should Take Shatavari? Uses, Benefits, and Clinical Studies

If you haven't heard of Shatavari yet, you're about to. It's one of those ingredients that has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic tradition and is now getting the clinical attention it deserves in modern wellness conversations.

What Is Shatavari?

Shatavari (botanical name Asparagus racemosus) is a plant native to India and parts of Asia. It's been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, traditionally used to support women's health across different life stages. The name itself loosely translates to "she who possesses a hundred husbands,” a nod to its long-standing reputation for supporting vitality and hormonal balance.

The active compounds in Shatavari are called shatavarins. These are the constituents researchers have focused on most when studying its effects on the body.

Who Is It For?

Shatavari is most commonly associated with women's health, and for good reason. Its traditional uses map closely to stages and experiences that are distinctly female: hormonal balance, reproductive health, perimenopause, and postmenopause. But its benefits extend beyond any single life stage.

Here's a look at who tends to benefit most:

Women navigating hormonal changes. Shatavari has been studied for its adaptogenic properties, meaning it supports your body's ability to respond to and recover from stress, including the hormonal stress of perimenopause and menopause.

Women dealing with stress and fatigue. As an adaptogen, Shatavari supports the body's natural stress response systems, helping to support steady energy levels and resilience over time rather than providing a short-term stimulant effect.

Women supporting their overall vitality. Traditionally, Shatavari was used as a general tonic for women at every life stage, not just during times of transition. Modern research supports its role in supporting immune health, hormonal balance, and overall wellbeing.

What the Clinical Research Shows

The research on Organic SRI-81™ Shatavari specifically is what sets it apart from generic Shatavari extracts, and it's been studied across multiple double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, which is the gold standard of human clinical research.

For women navigating perimenopause, Organic SRI-81™ Shatavari showed a 42% decrease in total menopause rating scores, with hot flashes decreasing by 25% and fatigue by 28%. For women in menopause, results were equally meaningful, with hot flashes decreasing by 57%.

When it comes to stress support, Organic SRI-81™ Shatavari showed a 29% decrease in perceived stress scores, with happiness scores improving by 56%.

How We Use It

At Elevate Organic, we use the world’s only organic and clinically studied Organic SRI-81™ Shatavari. It's a core ingredient in our entire line of women’s wellness products, from our protein powders to our new Women’s Peptide-Powered Probiotic.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.