Ashwagandha 35 features Shoden®, a purified extract of the leaves and roots of the ashwagandha plant that has been standardized to an industry-leading concentration of 35% withanolide glycosides. Shoden has been researched for its effects in helping the body adapt to physical and mental stressors and supporting the restoration of sleep quality.
Ashwagandha Extract (Withania somnifera)(roots and leaves) (35% withanolide glycosides)
240 mg
Other Ingredients: Dicalcium phosphate, capsule (hypromellose and water), ascorbyl palmitate, and silica.
Take one to two capsules daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Ashwagandha contains a wide range of biologically active chemical constituents collectively known as withanolides. Although the exact mechanism of action for a projected effect on stress response has yet to be elicited, ashwagandha extract appears to ease stress-induced increases of plasma corticosterone, lactic acid in the blood, and blood urea nitrogen. Due to the positive association of steroid hormones with general well-being and quality of life and the fact that cortisol is associated with stress, the influence of ashwagandha on these hormones has also been studied.
A systematic review assessing the effects of ashwagandha for anxiety and stress response included five randomized controlled human trials. An analysis of results indicated that ashwagandha intervention resulted in greater score improvements than placebo in outcomes shown on anxiety or stress scales, with no observed adverse events.
