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In today’s fast-paced world, many men find themselves juggling high-pressure careers, family responsibilities, and personal goals, often at the cost of their health. Rising levels of stress, fatigue, low energy and hormonal imbalances are becoming increasingly common, yet most solutions offered are short-term fixes that merely mask symptoms. Instead of chasing after quick boosts, more men are now turning toward ancient, holistic healing systems for sustainable wellness. One such time-tested approach is Ayurveda, India’s 5,000-year-old science of life, which focuses on restoring balance across body, mind and energy.

Ayurveda offers a powerful range of natural herbs that can help men reclaim their strength, stamina, and mental clarity, without side effects. Backed by both tradition and emerging science, herbs like Shilajit, Ashwagandha and others are known to support testosterone levels, enhance vitality, reduce stress and improve cognitive function. These adaptogenic herbs don’t just treat isolated symptoms; they build resilience from within. In conversation with The Daily Jagran, Dr. Govindarajan, Chief Innovation Officer at Kapiva, states how Ayurvedic herbs boost strength, stamina and mental wellness in men.

According to a 2021 survey, 46 per cent of Indian men are classified as unhealthy, battling issues like heart disease, diabetes, and lifestyle-related disorders. And this isn’t just about ageing, male fertility is also taking a hit. Over the past four decades, global sperm counts have dropped by more than 50 per cent, and quality has declined too. Stress, poor nutrition, environmental toxins, and lack of restorative sleep are driving the decline.

The impact is bigger than poor productivity—it’s weakening long-term vitality.

Enter The Ayurvedic Approach: Restore, Don’t Just React

Ayurveda doesn’t chase symptoms. It balances the entire system, the body, mind, and energy. And for men, this means building the foundations of resilience, strength, and stress recovery. Unlike synthetic stimulants, Ayurvedic herbs work with the body, not against it.

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Here are two powerhouses leading that change:

Shilajit: For Energy

Revered as a “destroyer of weakness” in Ayurvedic texts, Shilajit is a mineral-rich resin that oozes from Himalayan rocks. Backed by scientific research, it is known to support testosterone production, enhance energy, stamina, metabolism, and improve muscle strength. A study published in Andrologia found that men who consumed purified Shilajit over 90 days showed a 23.5 per cent increase in testosterone levels.

Dr. Govindarajan states, “In today’s sedentary, stress-loaded routines, Shilajit acts as a potent adaptogen, improving stamina and reducing fatigue without overstimulating the body.”

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Ashwagandha For Men To Handle Stress (Image Credits: Canva)

Ashwagandha: For Stress

Modern stress isn’t just emotional—it’s hormonal.

Ashwagandha, Ayurveda’s leading adaptogen, helps reduce cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. A 2021 clinical study published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that Ashwagandha significantly reduced stress and improved sleep quality within eight weeks of daily use.

More energy. Less anxiety. Deeper sleep. No crash.

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A New Model Of Strength: Built For The Long Game

Ayurveda teaches that true health is cultivated, not crisis-managed. With rising rates of early burnout, fatigue and hormonal imbalance in men, it’s time to move from reaction to prevention.
Today’s man lives between ambition and anxiety. Dr. Govindarajan mentions, “But strength doesn’t have to cost balance. With herbs like Shilajit and Ashwagandha, men can build clean, consistent energy, naturally.”