Osavi Ashwagandha KSM-66, 200mg Vegan caps

Want to better manage daily stress, improve sleep quality and support mental function? Choose Ashwagandha - an adaptogenic herb known since ancient times and restore harmony to the body naturally.

Ashwagandha (Latin: Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, is an herb that has been used since ancient times. For centuries, it has been regarded as 'Rasayana', or a rejuvenating herb that promotes longevity and slows down the ageing process. It has also been described as an aphrodisiac and thehe ashwagandha root has a particularly strengthening effect. Its Latin species name 'somnifera' means 'sleep-inducing' ^[1].

Ashwagandha is known for its strong adaptogenic (to better cope with stress) and nootropic (to improve cognitive function, concentration and memory) effects. Other properties of ashwagandha also include support for healthy sleep, hormonal system function and overall physical fitness, among others.

Studies suggest that taking ashwagandha root extract enhances stress resistance and improves cognitive function and mood in adults - a significantly improved response to stress has been observed in as little as 30 days of supplementation ^[2]. In addition, it has been shown that ashwagandha may be helpful in alleviating anxiety symptoms by positively influencing, among other things, vitality, concentration and social functioning ^[3], and that - as a natural compound with sleep properties - it has the potential to improve sleep quality ^[4]. Studies indicate that ashwagandha root extract - by helping to reduce cortisol levels - may be useful for weight management in people experiencing chronic stress ^[5].

The potential of ashwagandha in alleviating symptoms of cognitive impairment and improving executive function, attention and speed of information processing has also been indicated. Therefore, it is considered to be a herb that can counteract many of the problems associated with ageing ^[1]. Additionally, winter cherry extract - by affecting the autonomic nervous system - may have anti-fatigue effects ^[6].

It has been suggested that ashwagandha also has a positive effect on the endocrine system and it has also been shown that it can improve sexual function in both men ^[7] and women ^[8]. In addition, it can alleviate symptoms of menopause ^[9] and influence better thyroid function ^[10].

Taking ashwagandha has also been shown to be helpful for physically active people as it has  been shown that it can increase cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle mass and strength (especially when combined with resistance training) ^[11].

Our supplement contains KSM-66®, a standardised extract, with the most extensive set of scientific studies and clinical trials, extracted exclusively from ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root. It is produced by aqueous extraction and obtained without the use of alcohol or other chemical solvents. It also contains no fillers such as maltodextrin or cellulose, and is instead one of the extracts with the highest standardisation for withanolides among branded ashwagandha root extracts. The recommended daily serving (1 capsule) contains as much as 200 mg of KSM-66® standardised to 5% withanolides (10 mg). The product is available in a pack containing 60, 120 or 180 capsules, so you can tailor your purchase to your preferred length of supplementation.

^{[1] Kelgane S. B. et. al. (2020). Efficacy and Tolerability of Ashwagandha Root Extract in the Elderly for Improvement of General Well-being and Sleep: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study. Cureus, 12(2), e7083. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.7083
[2] Remenapp, A. et. al. (2022). Efficacy of Withania somnifera supplementation on adult's cognition and mood. Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine, 13(2), 100510. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2021.08.003}.
^{[3] Cooley K. et. al. Naturopathic care for anxiety: a randomized controlled trial ISRCTN78958974. PLoS One. 2009 Aug 31;4(8):e6628. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0006628}.
^{[4] Langade, D. et. al. (2021). 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. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 264, 113276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2020.113276}. 
^{[5] Choudhary D., Bhattacharyya S. & Joshi K. (2017). Body Weight Management in Adults Under Chronic Stress Through Treatment With Ashwagandha Root Extract: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine, 22(1), 96–106. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156587216641830}.
^{[6] Smith SJ. et. al. (2023). Exploring the efficacy and safety of a novel standardized ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract (Witholytin®) in adults experiencing high stress and fatigue in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Psychopharmacol.; 37(11):1091-1104. doi: 10.1177/02698811231200023}.
^{[7] Ajgaonkar A., Jain M., & Debnath K. (2022). Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract for Improvement of Sexual Health in Healthy Women: A Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study. Cureus, 14(10), e30787. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.30787
[8] Chauhan S., Srivastava M. K. & Pathak A. K. (2022). Effect of standardized root extract of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on well-being and sexual performance in adult males: A randomized controlled trial. Health science reports, 5(4), e741. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.741}.
^{[9] Gopal, S. et. al. (2021). Effect of an ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) root extract on climacteric symptoms in women during perimenopause: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research, 47(12), 4414–4425. https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.15030
[10] Sharma A. K., Basu I., & Singh S. (2018). Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Subclinical Hypothyroid Patients: A Double-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.), 24(3), 243–248. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2017.0183
[11] Tiwari S., Gupta S. K. & Pathak A. K. (2021). A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial on the effect of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera dunal.) root extract in improving cardiorespiratory endurance and recovery in healthy athletic adults. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 272, 113929. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2021.113929}