Metagenics Ashwagandha 500mg 60 Capsules

Ashwagandha 500mg provides clinically researched KSM-66® extract, the highest-concentration full-spectrum root extract available. Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine, this powerful adaptogen supports your stress response, mental clarity, hormone balance and restful sleep. A convenient one-a-day supplement, it's ideal for anyone looking to restore balance and vitality, particularly during times of stress or fatigue.

KSM-66® is what’s known as a "full-spectrum" extract, meaning all the constituents you would naturally find in ashwagandha are present in their natural proportions. It is a root extract, rather than leaf, which is consistent with the majority of published clinical studies. KSM-66® has been extensively studied and there are many published clinical trials documenting its benefits.

Adaptogens are specific herbs or mushrooms which are thought to have health benefits related to supporting the body’s stress response. Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub, native to South India and long used in Ayurvedic medicine for its ability to reduce stress.

Withanolides are steroidal lactones - the active compounds of ashwagandha, mainly found in the root of the plant, and are key to its health benefits. Our Ashwagandha 500mg Capsules contain a concentration of minimum 5% withanolides, making it a far superior supplement to others on the market.

The Latin species name for ashwagandha is Withania somnifera. Somnifera means “sleep-inducing” and ashwagandha has been traditionally used for such purposes for hundreds of years. More recently its benefits have been confirmed through research, with studies finding that ashwagandha may help people fall asleep quicker and stay asleep longer, as well as improving sleep quality, which was confirmed in a study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2020. This is thought to be due to its high content of withanolides, which help the body cope with stress – with stress known to have a negative impact on sleep.

*Clinical evaluation of the pharmacological impact of ashwagandha root extract on sleep in healthy volunteers and insomnia patients: A double-blind, randomized, parallel group, placebo-controlled study. Langade, D., Thakare V., Kanchi, S., Kelgane, S. (2020). Journal of Ethnopharmacology: 264:113276.