Our Ashwagandha KSM-66® (500mg) is 100% organic and the most clinically trialled form of this wonder-herb, acclaimed for supporting mental wellbeing, naturally managing cortisol, helping your body overcome anxiety and stress, improving stamina and endurance.
WHY SO GOOD?
Well known for lowering cortisol and effective for better sleep when taken at bedtime, Ashwagandha KSM-66® is the most clinically trialled form of this natural adaptogen. Our Ashwagandha KSM-66® is from India, where it has been taken for centuries as a natural source of energy and vitality.
For Menopause, stress, anxiety and sleep
WHAT DOES IT DO?
From improving resistance to stress, helping overcome anxiety, enhancing memory and cognitive function, and insomnia, to supporting your strength, stamina and endurance, there are many benefits of Ashwagandha KSM-66®.
Ashwagandha also helps lower cortisol, a little-known but very common inhibitor of melatonin, your sleep hormone. As a result, cortisol is one of the most common causes of poor sleep, so Ashwagandha is an effective supplement on its own or alongside Vegan Nights® to help overcome sleep issues so you have complete, regenerative sleep.
BENEFITS OF ASHWAGANDHA
1. Stress
Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb, which means it helps to balance the stress response, lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and help your body to deal with stressful situations, increase emotional resistance and improve relaxation.
Cortisol is released by the adrenal glands which sit on top of the kidneys. The adrenal glands are not only in charge of the stress response, but also productivity, reaction time and emotional stability.
2. Anxiety & Depression
Stress plays a major role in anxiety and depression, and a reduction in cortisol may improve anxiety and depressive symptoms. Ashwagandha is a powerful antioxidant, and any oxidative stress in the brain and nerve tissue that is contributing towards anxiety and depression may be improved.
There are a number of studies on patients with anxiety and depressive symptoms that have shown Ashwagandha to have positive results. However, if you are on any prescription medication for depression, it is important to speak to your healthcare provider before taking Ashwagandha or any supplements for depression.
3. Insomnia
High cortisol levels can interrupt sleep and prevent the onset of sleep. Due to its cortisol-lowering effects, people who suffer from insomnia often find some relief through Ashwagandha, often alongside other sleep supplements.
Ashwagandha can also be helpful for insomnia because it contains a compound called triethylene glycol which helps to trigger the onset of sleep. If you are taking Ashwagandha for sleep, try taking it two to three hours before bed to help reduce a restless night.
4. Brain Function
Ashwagandha may help to boost brain function due to its potent antioxidant properties that provide some protection to the nerve cells from free radical damage.
Free radicals are created by the body itself as well as coming from the environment such as poor diet and exposure to toxins. The body relies on antioxidants to counteract the free radicals, and excess free radicals can damage cells and DNA, and hence they can impair brain function.
The antioxidants provided by Ashwagandha help to balance the free radical-antioxidant ratio and promote healthy brain tissue and function. The antioxidants in Ashwagandha also protect the blood vessels from damage, ensuring good blood flow to the brain, needed for optimal cognitive function. In some studies, Ashwagandha improved a type of memory called spatial memory and others show an improvement in reaction time.
5. Improving testosterone levels
Ashwagandha may help to improve testosterone levels in men affected by stress.
Cortisol and testosterone are created from the same substances in the body. Lowering cortisol levels allows more of the substances to be made into testosterone, and improving testosterone levels has a positive effect on sperm count and motility.
6. Blood Sugar Levels
Ashwagandha may help to balance blood sugar levels. These benefits may apply to both diabetic and non-diabetic individuals. Studies show Ashwagandha increases insulin secretion and increases the cells sensitivity to insulin. Muscle cells may become especially sensitive to insulin after consumption of Ashwagandha.
7. Muscle Mass
Ashwagandha may help to increase muscle mass and strength. The increase in testosterone seen in men who supplement with Ashwagandha directly increases the rate at which muscle is built, helping improve physical stamina and endurance. It also encourages the burning of fat stores, increase the rate at which fat is lost.
8. Heart Health
Ashwagandha can also have positive benefits for heart health as some studies have shown it may reduce cholesterol by 53% and triglycerides by 45%.
Ashwagandha’s potent antioxidant properties also help to prevent any cholesterol in the arteries from oxidising and becoming hard, as seen in the development of atherosclerosis. The antioxidants also protect the health of the blood vessels, needed to maintain good blood flow and normal blood pressure.
HOW TO TAKE?
Take one capsule each day, or when you need the support.
Ashwagandha KSM-66® is most commonly taken in the evenings due to its benefits for supporting better sleep, however you can take it at anytime of day that suits you.
INGREDIENTS: Organic Ashwagandha KSM-66® (Withania somnifera), Capsule Shell (HPMC, vegetable cellulose).
FREE FROM: Added Sugar, Starch, Sweeteners, Gluten, Wheat, Soya, Lactose, Dairy, Artificial Flavours, Colours and Preservatives.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have any existing health conditions, taking any medications or under medical supervision, please consult a doctor or healthcare professional before use. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur.
