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NOW Supplements, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) 450 mg (Standardized Extract) for Immune Support ,90 Veg Capsules
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Item Form | Capsule |
Brand | NOW |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Diet Type | Vegan |
Material Feature | Vegan |
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- Ayurvedic adaptogen: Ashwagandha is used as a general tonic and adaptogen, helping the body adapt to temporary normal stress. Now Ashwagandha is a standardized extract (450 milligrams per serving). Take 1 capsule 2 to 3 times daily.
- Free radical scavenger/Immune system support: Preliminary data suggest that Ashwagandha supports a healthy immune system.
- Certifications/classifications: Non-GMO, kosher, dairy free, egg free, nut free, soy free, vegan/vegetarian, made without gluten
- GMP quality assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation).
- Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968
- During the summer months products may arrive warm but Amazon stores and ships products in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations, when provided.
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an herb that is extensively used in Ayurveda, the traditional herbal system in India. Ashwagandha is used as a general tonic and adaptogen, helping the body adapt to temporary normal stress. In addition, preliminary data suggest that Ashwagandha supports a healthy immune system. Take 1 capsule 2 to 3 times daily.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 1.95 x 1.95 x 3.8 inches; 2.38 ounces
- Item model number : 4603
- Date First Available : January 8, 2004
- Manufacturer : NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
- ASIN : B0013OQIJY
- Best Sellers Rank: #10,764 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #302 in Blended Vitamin & Mineral Supplements
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Flavor | 3.9 | — | — | — | 4.2 | 4.6 |
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ingredients | Supplement FactsServing Size:1 Veg CapsuleServings Per Container:90DescriptionAmount per Serving% Daily ValueAshwagandha Extract(Withania somnifera) (Root and Leaf) (min. 2.5% Total Withanolides - 11 mg) 450 mg ** Daily Value not established. **Daily Value not established.Other Ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose (cellulose capsule) and Stearic Acid (vegetable source). Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Caution: For adults only. Not recommended for pregnant/nursing women. Consult physician if taking medication (especially thyroid hormones) or have a medical condition (especially thyroid and gastrointestinal conditions, including ulcers). This product may cause digestive upset in some sensitive individuals. If you experience any gastrointestinal discomfort after using this product, discontinue use. Discontinue use if rash/itching occurs. Keep out of reach of children. Natural color variation may occur in this product. Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Family owned since 1968. SKU 4593: This bottle is made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin. | — | Calcium (as tricalcium phosphate) 21 mg Ashwagandha Extract (Withania somnifera)(Root)(standardized to 1.5% Withanolides) 500 mg | — | Ashwagandha herb powder extract 2:1 (Withania somnifera)(*equivalent to 3000 mg Ashwagandha Herb Powder), BioPerine Black pepper extract (piper nigrum). Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, modified cellulose capsule, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide. | Ashwagandha 20:1 extract 500mg |
special ingredients | Chamomile | Ashwagandha | Ashwagandha | — | — | — |
weight | 0.07 kilograms | — | 2.5 ounces | — | 0.13 pounds | 0.02 ounces |
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Supplement FactsServing Size:1 Veg CapsuleServings Per Container:90DescriptionAmount per Serving% Daily ValueAshwagandha Extract(Withania somnifera) (Root and Leaf) (min. 2.5% Total Withanolides - 11 mg) 450 mg ** Daily Value not established. **Daily Value not established.Other Ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose (cellulose capsule) and Stearic Acid (vegetable source). Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Caution: For adults only. Not recommended for pregnant/nursing women. Consult physician if taking medication (especially thyroid hormones) or have a medical condition (especially thyroid and gastrointestinal conditions, including ulcers). This product may cause digestive upset in some sensitive individuals. If you experience any gastrointestinal discomfort after using this product, discontinue use. Discontinue use if rash/itching occurs. Keep out of reach of children. Natural color variation may occur in this product. Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Family owned since 1968. SKU 4593: This bottle is made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin.
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Take 1 capsule 2 to 3times daily.
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Customers like the immune system and value of the herbal supplement. They say it has helped them tremendously and is well worth the value. They also appreciate the ability to reduce stress and anxiety. They mention that it helps with relaxation at night. Customers also appreciate quality, and ease of swallowing. However, some customers have reported diarrhea, stomach pains, and indigestion. They dislike the effect on skin.
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Customers like the sleep aid. They mention it helps with relaxation at night, helps with anxiety, and sleep. Some say that it didn't make them sleepy, but it did provide peaceful sleep. They also say it helped them calm down right away and take the edge off of their anxiety.
"...I was again able to relax! It was subtle, but again, it was like all this needless worry left me...." Read more
"...It really helped with my anxiety and allowed me to rest better at night and perform better during the day...." Read more
"I've taken other brands before and I didn't itch. This helped me calm down right away but then the itching started in my hands, feet, and body!..." Read more
"...Ashwagandha is also believed to have a positive impact on brain function, including memory and concentration, and may even have anti-inflammatory..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the herbal supplement. They say it's effective, high-quality, and works the best. Some say that it starts working after a couple of days and helps them feel better and get stronger.
"good product and so far seems to be good" Read more
"...reducing stress and anxiety, improving brain function, and enhancing physical performance...." Read more
"...And boy, am I glad I did!Ashwagandha started working after a couple of days, and it took the edge off of my anxiety and brought my sex..." Read more
"...💆♂️ The quality of the supplement is outstanding, and I appreciate that it's a trusted brand like NOW Supplements. 👍..." Read more
Customers like the effect of the herbal supplement on mood. They mention it reduces stress and anxiety, calms them down in a pleasant manner, and helps them feel the energy and optimism needed to manage life. They also say the cortisol/stress suppression effects are pronounced, and it puts them right to sleep.
"...I did actually notice that I felt less stressed at my job, less frustrated when unexpected tasks and issues occurred..." Read more
"...It really helped with my anxiety and allowed me to rest better at night and perform better during the day...." Read more
"...Ashwagandha is a popular supplement known for its potential benefits in reducing stress and anxiety, improving brain function, and enhancing..." Read more
"...Joyfulness, happiness, more things are funny...." Read more
Customers like the value of the herbal supplement. They say the price is well worth the value.
"Good and very good price" Read more
"Been using this brand of supplements for over a year . Great bang for you buck." Read more
"...Did,' take long enough to rate taste, but seemed like great value for the money." Read more
"...Over all it really makes you feel great, relaxed. And the price is well worth the value. I recommend" Read more
Customers say the herbal supplement has helped strengthen their immune system. They also say it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Some customers say it helps support thyroid and adrenals. Overall, customers are happy with the product's effect on their immune systems.
"I take this everyday in the morning and at night before bed. Life changing... Thank you." Read more
"...memory and concentration, and may even have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Any or all of those side-effects would be welcomed, too!" Read more
"...I have noticed a significant improvement in my overall well-being since I started taking this supplement...." Read more
"...Although this supplement is a great alternative . It doesn’t always help with my severe episode. I will say that it mildly helps...." Read more
Customers find the herbal supplement easy to swallow. They say it digests better, sleeps better and thinks better.
"Comes in easy to swallow cabinets resealable packaging" Read more
"...They are easy to swallow and tasteless." Read more
"...The capsules are easy to swallow, and the bottle has a good quantity...." Read more
"...I digest better, sleep better and somehow think better. I'm a committed believer in NOW...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the effect of the herbal supplement on their skin. They mention that it causes extreme itchiness, allergic reactions, and rashes. They also say that their skin became hypersensitive to the touch and caused serious GI discomfort. Customers also report that their face was breaking out within 2 weeks of taking the supplement.
"...and on the occasion that I take these for anxiety, I do tend to suffer from itching, ranging from just my palms and soles to all over body itching..." Read more
"...This helped me calm down right away but then the itching started in my hands, feet, and body! ALL over my body!!!..." Read more
"...So try it if you want, but please be aware that they TELL you it may cause itching. Impossible to know how you'll react unless you experiment...." Read more
"...I have never experienced something like this, it is the most unpleasant sensation outside of actual pain, and I'm sure I'm going to end up with..." Read more
Customers are not happy with the diarrhea that the herbal supplement causes. They mention that it makes them nauseas, has stomach pains, and develops severe diarrhea. Some say that the supplement makes them sicker each time they take it. They also mention that the product causes severe vomiting and diarrhea, and that it causes painful spasms in their liver.
"...Nausea, vomiting, and still just off...." Read more
"It works, it just gives me a lot of burps daily, in first hour or so" Read more
"...meal and 1 after dinner at night, after 1 hour I felt sick, my stomach was bothering me, felt uncomfortable and that was with only 2 capsules, the..." Read more
"...I have severe anxiety and mild depression. It does seem to cause some stomach discomfort and have a feeling of needing to go with no success but you..." Read more
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This stuff has noticeably helped with my evening crankiness. I'm a morning person, but get irritable at night, which isn't a good thing when you have small kids. Cortisol tests (saliva) showed that my cortisol levels were nearly unreadable at night, so the doctor recommended I supplement with this stuff. Well, it works wonderfully. I take one in the morning, and one early afternoon. Sometimes I miss the afternoon dosage, and that seems to still be okay. I've been taking it for nearly 2 months now, and have noticed a small decrease in effectiveness (the body getting used to the stuff, I guess). I hope that trend doesn't continue. I used to take tryptophan, which helped the mood and sleep, but only caused cortisol levels to decrease more, making my workouts less effective. Just completed another cortisol test, and will see if levels have increased. I'm sure they have, considering my improved mood at night. If I find a way to update this review, I'll include the latest levels when I get the results back - should be sometime in February 2012.
BIO:
I am 40 yrs old, weight train, do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and eat like a bodybuilder. Started doing all this at 36 yrs of age, and couldn't be happier to have changed my lifestyle. But the weight training and BJJ are very taxing at my age. Due to these things, I get cranky on my days off (rest days). I'm well aware of the risk of over-training - learned the hard way. Presently, I weight train 2x/wk, and do BJJ 2x/wk, making for only 4 days of workouts, with 3 days of rest. I eat like a champ all week, but do allow myself to cheat 2 meals/wk. Since adding in bodybuilding nutrition, I've been seeing amazing results. Nutrition is the key, people. It's a pain in the arse, at first, but well worth the effort.
CORTISOL:
Cortisol gets a bad rap with personal trainers. It's actually the "hormone of life" and is vital to cellular metabolism. Without it, you die, so there is actually an ideal level to keep. Cortisol levels are usually highest in the morning and trail off as the day progresses. This is why morning workouts are the best. Long-term stress causes cortisol levels to be elevated for too long of a period, which causes adrenal fatigue/burnout. If you get cranky at any time during the day or night, you should probably get your hormone levels checked. If you're not a morning person, like my wife, a morning dose is more beneficial. I'm not a night person, but taking it too late in the day affects my sleep, which is why I take it early afternoon, and since then the early afternoon sleepies have gone.
UPDATE, CORTISOL TEST RESULTS (March 2012):
I got the cortisol results back a couple of weeks ago, and they were in the absolute normal range! This stuff did the job perfectly. Great product!
UPDATE March 2013:
This is still my preferred mood pill. Cortisol levels have been stable for over a year now, and I don't plan on getting off of this stuff. Still highly recommend it.
UPDATE March 2014:
I only use this product occasionally now. I've made other improvements in my nutrition and habits that have offset the crankiness at night.
My main point of this update is to note that, oddly, Ashwagandha started making me sleepy. I would maintain a pleasant mood, but would become sleepy a couple of hours after taking this product. I can only assume that the product is being metabolized quicker by my body, so the cortisol levels are dropping after the product has left my system. However, I know of many users that specifically use this product to fall asleep. Sorry, I wish I had a good answer to explain this, but I can only present this as anecdotal evidence.
Also, this review is on the product and details my experience. I do not have the expertise to cover every possible scenario ashwagandha may have on every body type and metabolism. Some disapproving readers of my review believe that Cortisol is to blame for weight loss issues. This is true and not so true. Long-lasting high levels of cortisol, like those evident with prolonged stress, will likely cause weight gain in some individuals. However, normal cortisol levels should not be causing an issue of weight gain, which was my focus in taking this product. If normal levels are causing weight gain, there are other hormonal issues at work, which is why I suggest everyone see a doctor, preferably one that specializes in youth and regenerative therapies.
Hormones are a tricky thing, and I do not recommend taking this product on my testimony, alone. I went through multiple screenings with my HRT doctor before starting ashwagnandha, and still see her 3 times a year. If you decide to try this on your own, pay close attention to what it is doing to your body, and adjust, or remove this product from your regimen, as necessary. I believe that the chances of this product doing irreparable damage to your weight loss goals is unlikely, however I still recommend getting a qualified doctor involved.
So I started taking the Ashwagandha/Rhodiola combo in January like I said. I did actually notice that I felt less stressed at my job, less frustrated when unexpected tasks and issues occurred(normally unexpected work would really stress me, moreso than necessary). I am definitely a "future-worrier", like if there's something I am not looking forward too coming in a few weeks(or months), I will worry about it needlessly every day until it arrives and my anxiety will heighten by the day. I felt good taking this herb. Not in a way that it altered my mood or anything, it was just like the burden of worry was gone and I was free to go about my day.
However, I didn't realize *how much* I appreciate this herb until I STOPPED taking it. I don't know, I fell out of my routine of taking my supplements. Got busy, didn't think about it. Started missing one of them a day(I took morning and night). Then eventually stopped taking it completely. Not because I didn't like it, but I just forgot. I got out of the habit. I didn't realize what it was doing for me, I guess I grew complacent.
So, about 2 months later after quitting them, I realize that I am *worrying* about things! Stupid things, things that wouldn't even be difficult, I just didn't like the idea of them. I realized that I wasn't enjoying my weekends because almost immediately when they started, I would start worrying about the next week. I realized I had a very "on edge" feeling all the time and it was preventing me from enjoying anything. If I randomly got a day off from work in the middle of the week, I couldn't enjoy it, I was thinking about work the next day. It was then that I realized how much my anxiety was affecting me and robbing me of my free time. I started thinking, wow, when did this happen? Why am I worrying about this stuff all the time???
I realized, I had stopped taking my herbs shortly before this started! I still had them in the cabinet. So I took the Ashwagandha again and I felt the edge come off again! I was again able to relax! It was subtle, but again, it was like all this needless worry left me. My life was obviously exactly the same as before, just without the burden of my anxiety. Now, my husband is skeptical of everything and tried to tell me it was a placebo affect, but I am not one to lie to myself about supplements. If I don't notice a change, I don't notice it. I'm not going to convince myself that I feel something when it isn't there. Plus, please try to tell my brain to stop worrying about things because I am supposedly taking something to stop it. It doesn't work! My brain doesn't listen to me like that, if its going to worry its going to worry, anxiety cannot be turned off by willpower! (lol) It is amazing the difference I feel when I take the Ashwagandha!
So I've been back on it for week now and I have been very stress free since! More patient. Less agitated, less moody, and more importantly, finally about to let go of my worrying! Sometimes I just take the Ashwagandha by itself. It seems to be the one that is working for me. I do not feel the same, full effect when I take the Rhodiola by itself, but they do seem to work well together. I will keep this on hand from now on!
I will add that I have been taking this for years at this point - however, I am now in my third trimester with my second child and on the occasion that I take these for anxiety, I do tend to suffer from itching, ranging from just my palms and soles to all over body itching if I take it a few days in a row. Thank you hormones! I've never had any kind of rash, just itching. Now, whether it's a reaction to this product or the fact that I've yo-yo'd toward hyperthyroid (again, thank you hormones) as itching is also a symptom of that condition and this product helps support the thyroid, not sure. However, at least for me, the itching is better than the anxiety...so choose your battles I guess.
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