KSM-66® Ashwagandha Powder & Capsules

KSM-66 Ashwagandha Description

KSM-66® Ashwagandha is an expertly formulated extract of Ashwagandha containing the highest concentration of the root available today, created by Ixoreal Biomed after 14 years of refinement (1).

Ashwagandha is a treasured plant in Indian Aryuvedic medicine.  It is a nervine tonic and an adaptogen, or an herb that can promote a healthier response to stress (2).

Pure Nootropics has chosen the high-quality, standardized extract of Ashwagandha root present in KSM-66® Ashwagandha to provide the benefits of this traditional herb in a contemporary and accessible form.

KSM-66® Ashwagandha Benefits

 KSM-66® Ashwagandha extract has been clinically tested in humans and has strong evidence to support its benefits (1):

• Mood and stress support (ref)*
• Supports sexual health in males (ref)* and females (ref)*
• Promotes a healthy body weight (ref)*
• Supports cognitive health (ref)*
• May enhance cardiorespiratory fitness (ref)*
• May promote muscle recovery after resistance-training exercise (ref)*

KSM-66® Ashwagandha Mode of Action

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is sometimes called “Indian ginseng” because of its similar functions to the Ginseng plants and its function as an adaptogen.  However, only plants belonging to the genus Panax which contain ginsenosides are considered true ginsengs (3).

The root of the Ashwagandha plant is the part of the plant commonly used medicinally but the root and leaves can also be utilized topically.  The bioactive chemical constituents include the steroidal lactones of withanolides and withaferins, alkaloids, and saponins.  Other chemical compounds found in the aerial parts of the plant contain withanolide-R and withasomniferin-A (2).

Research in animals (which may not be representative of the effects in the human body) suggest that Ashwagandha creates an anti-stress effect through corticosterone signaling and suppressing glutamate neuron excitations, notably through the withanolide glycosides.  Although it is not fully understood at this time, Ashwagandha appears to protect the animal brain from glutamate-induced neurotoxicity.  Withanolides can induce antioxidant activity after ingestion and may also prevent corticosterone (a glucocorticoid) release, creating a neuroprotective effect in animals (4).

Further research in animals (which, again, may not be representative of the effects in the human body)  suggests that Withanolide-A works on the cholinergic system by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase (the enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine).  Ashwagandha may increase serotonin receptor signaling and enhances the signals through GABAa receptors (a subclass of GABA receptors). Ashwagandha’s effects on the adrenergic neurotransmission pathways are also not understood at this time but suggest its involvement in this area (4).

KSM-66® Ashwagandha Capsules

Pure Nootropics’ KSM-66® Ashwagandha Capsules provide 300 mg per capsule.  Suggested use for adults is 1 capsule by mouth up to three times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

 KSM-66® Ashwagandha Capsules Side Effects & Toxicity

The formulation of KSM-66® Ashwagandha involves milk, and this product contains milk constituents (1).

Side effects to Ashwagandha may include gastrointestinal upset such as diarrhea and vomiting; and rarely, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, and burning/itching/discoloration of the skin (5).

Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing (5).

For further information, please see our References Tab above.

ASHWAGANDHA CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

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• Mood and stress support*
Chandrasekhar K, Kapoor J, Anishetty S. A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of Ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults. Indian J Psychol Med [serial online] 2012 [cited 2019 Mar 15];34:255-62. Available from: http://www.ijpm.info/text.asp?2012/34/3/255/106022.
• Supports sexual health in males* and females*
Vijay R. Ambiye, Deepak Langade, Swati Dongre, Pradnya Aptikar, Madhura Kulkarni, and Atul Dongre, “Clinical Evaluation of the Spermatogenic Activity of the Root Extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in Oligospermic Males: A Pilot Study,” Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2013, Article ID 571420, 6 pages, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/571420.
Swati Dongre, Deepak Langade, and Sauvik Bhattacharyya, “Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Improving Sexual Function in Women: A Pilot Study,” BioMed Research International, vol. 2015, Article ID 284154, 9 pages, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/284154.
• Promotes a healthy body weight*
Choudhary, Dnyanraj et al. “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 vol. 22,1 (2016): 96-106.
• Supports cognitive health*
Choudhary, Dnyanra, et al. “Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera (L.) Dunal) Root Extract in Improving Memory and Cognitive Functions.” Journal of Dietary Supplements, 2017, doi:10.1080/19390211.2017.1284970.
• May enhance cardiorespiratory fitness*
Choudhary, Bakhtiar et al. “Efficacy of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera [L.] Dunal) in improving cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy athletic adults” Ayuvol. 36,1 (2015): 63-8.
• May promote muscle recovery after resistance-training exercise*
Wankhede, Sachin, et al. “Examining the Effect of Withania Somnifera Supplementation on Muscle Strength and Recovery: a Randomized Controlled Trial.” Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, vol. 12, no. 43, 2015, doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-015-0104-9.

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