However, it is not the berry that is used, which is toxic in larger quantities due to its alkaloid content and also tastes very bitter, but rather the roots and leaves of the ashwagandha plant
Since ascorbic acid is a cofactor for adrenal cortex enzymes involved in glucocorticoid biosynthesis, this vitamin is necessary for its production (103)
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) or free radicals cause damage to key cellular components like DNA, RNA, lipids, proteins, and structural membranes
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Additionally, pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as Fas and TNF-, released by CD4 + helper T cells and macrophages, amplify inflammation and apoptosis, further contributing to hepatic injury [53]
