Now Foods, Ashwagandha, Standardized Extract, 450 mg, 90 Veg Capsules

Now Foods Ashwagandha 450 mg – standardised extract in vegetable capsules

Now Foods Ashwagandha is a food supplement in which each vegetable capsule contains 450 mg of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root and leaf extract. The extract is standardised to contain at least 2.5% withanolides – at least 11 mg per capsule. The manufacturer recommends taking one capsule two to three times a day, which at the highest daily dose means 1350 mg of extract and 33 mg of withanolides. The container holds 90 capsules, which last 30 days at three capsules a day and 45 days at two capsules a day. The product is made in the United States by NOW Foods, a family-owned company that has been producing food supplements since 1968.

Ashwagandha extract

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an evergreen shrub of the nightshade family that grows wild in India, the Middle East and parts of Africa. Its root and leaves have been used extensively in Ayurveda, the traditional herbal system of India.

In a standardised extract, the manufacturer guarantees a minimum content of the compounds characteristic of the plant – withanolides. This keeps the composition consistent from batch to batch, so the capsule content does not depend on how much of these compounds the raw material naturally contains. Each Now Foods Ashwagandha capsule contains at least 2.5% withanolides, or 11 mg.

How to use?

Take one capsule two to three times a day and swallow it with a glass of water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose of three capsules. Spreading the capsules over the day, for example morning, midday and evening, helps you remember to take them. If you use other food supplements containing ashwagandha at the same time, take their amounts into account too.

Key features

• 450 mg extract per capsule – standardised ashwagandha root and leaf extract.
• At least 2.5% withanolides – at least 11 mg per capsule, at least 33 mg in three capsules.
• Flexible dosing – 1 capsule 2–3 times a day.
• 90 vegetable capsules – lasts 30–45 days.
• Vegan product – according to NOW Foods, suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
• Certifications – according to NOW Foods, non-GMO, kosher and halal.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Ashwagandha is suitable for adults who want to add ashwagandha extract to their everyday diet and prefer a product with a standardised withanolide content. The capsules are easy to take, and the daily dose can be chosen between two and three capsules. According to NOW Foods, the product is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians, and it is not made with ingredients containing gluten, milk, egg, soy or tree nuts. The product is intended for adults only and is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women. If you take medication, especially thyroid medication, or have a medical condition, especially a thyroid or gastrointestinal condition, consult a physician before use.

Ingredients and quality

Besides ashwagandha extract, the capsule contains rice flour and stearic acid of vegetable origin, and the capsule shell is made of hypromellose (plant cellulose). The product is not made with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients, but the production facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens. NOW Foods makes and quality tests its products in GMP-certified production in the United States, using ingredients sourced from around the world. Natural colour variation may occur in this product. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Country of origin: United States of America. Brand: Now Foods.