Swanson Ashwagandha Extract 450mg 60 Capsules

Swanson Ashwagandha Extract 450mg is standardized to 2.5% withanolides. One pack contains 60 vegan capsules.

Standardizing ashwagandha extracts to a specific withanolide content, such as 2.5%, offers the advantage of guaranteed potency and efficacy compared to non-standardized ashwagandha powder. Withanolides are the main bioactive compounds in ashwagandha, responsible for its adaptogenic, stress-regulating, and sleep-promoting properties. Standardization to 2.5% withanolides ensures that each capsule contains a consistent amount of these active compounds, allowing for a more reliable stress-management effect. Non-standardized powders can have highly variable withanolide levels, making their effectiveness unpredictable. Standardization to 2.5% withanolides, as used in Swanson Ashwagandha Extract 450mg, supports a healthy, natural response to daily stress, promotes nervous system health, and can contribute to a sense of calm and relaxation by helping to regulate cortisol, the stress hormone. Studies suggest that standardized extracts with moderate withanolide concentrations such as 2.5% may improve sleep quality and energy levels.

The recommended dosage for Swanson Ashwagandha Extract 450 mg is one capsule daily with water. Before taking this product, pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, as well as those taking medication, suffering from a pre-existing condition, or under medical treatment, should consult a doctor to rule out any potential interactions or health risks.

Swanson Ashwagandha Extract 450 mg (Standardized) is not suitable for vegan or vegetarian diets because the capsule shell is made of gelatin. Other capsule ingredients include dextrin, magnesium stearate, and rice bran. However, there is an alternative "Ultimate" version with KSM-66, which uses vegetarian capsules (hypromellose).