An adaptogen included for the stress side of the equation, not the hormone side.
Ashwagandha is a small shrub with deep roots in Ayurvedic tradition, and it's classified as an adaptogen — a category of herbs studied for helping the body handle stress more efficiently.
Its relevance here is mostly indirect: chronic stress can drag down energy and mood, and ashwagandha's job is to help buffer that, supporting a steadier baseline rather than acting directly on any one function.
It's included in HorsePeak Gelatin alongside five other named ingredients, each covering different ground.