Ashwagandha Extract

Ashwagandha Extract

21st Century4.7 (873 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$12.99 $0.21 per serving

Product analysis

56 out of 100

Ashwagandha Extract may help with stress-related emotional strain and some aspects of mental performance. Its unidentified preparation makes the size and reliability of those benefits uncertain.

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Nutrient Quality40

The root, leaf and withanolide descriptions identify aspects of the extract. They do not establish equivalence to a specific preparation with demonstrated effects.

Ingredient Transparency80

The extract amount and sources are stated. The proportions of its components are not, leaving the exact preparation unclear.

Value For Money40

A reliable value conclusion cannot be established for the extract. The available details do not support a confident comparison with equivalent preparations.

Customer Satisfaction80

Customer feedback is very positive. Several hundred ratings provide a useful picture of satisfaction, without proving stress or cognitive benefits.

Product Focus54

One ingredient is linked to a wide range of stress, cognition and fitness interests. The clearest connection is to stress-related outcomes, while energy, sleep and hormone benefits remain uncertain for this preparation.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.21
Customer rating
4.7 · 873 ratings
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Goals

Impact
Lower effect
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Stress Relief
Impact
Lower effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 500 mg
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Productivity Boost
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitD PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
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Mood Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 500 mg
Study evidence
Impact
Moderate effect
B+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 500 mg
Study evidence
Fitness
Impact
Moderate effect
B+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 500 mg
Study evidence

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Ashwagandha Extract (Ashwagandha Leaf Extract, Ashwagandha Root Extract, Withanolide Glycosides)
500 mg 65
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Vegetarian
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F Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label Disclosure
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The labeled serving contains 500 mg of ashwagandha leaf extract and ashwagandha root extract. The withanolide concentration is unavailable. The amounts of the leaf and root extracts are not separated. The available information does not establish value for the ashwagandha alone.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure30

Ashwagandha Leaf Extract and Ashwagandha Root Extract is named. The withanolide concentration is unavailable. The amounts of the leaf and root extracts are not separated.
Withanolide and Preparation Disclosure
Ashwagandha Leaf Extract and Ashwagandha Root Extract is named. The withanolide concentration is unavailable. The amounts of the leaf and root extracts are not separated.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The labeled serving contains 500 mg of ashwagandha leaf extract and ashwagandha root extract. The amounts of the leaf and root extracts are not separated.
Individual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The labeled serving contains 500 mg of ashwagandha leaf extract and ashwagandha root extract. The amounts of the leaf and root extracts are not separated.

Commercial Price and Usability

No ingredient-specific price comparison is available.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Acute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood.
    Leonard M; Dickerson B; Estes L; Gonzalez DE; Jenkins V; Johnson S; Xing D; Yoo C; Ko J; Purpura M; Jäger R; Faries M; Kephart W; Sowinski R; Rasmussen CJ; Kreider RB · Nutrients · 2024
    Randomized trial59 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Energy forAshwagandha
  2. Effect of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract with Sominone (Somin-On™) to improve memory in adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Rai HP; Mishra DN · Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) · 2025
    Randomized trial40 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forAshwagandha
  3. Efficacy of Withania somnifera supplementation on adult's cognition and mood.
    Remenapp A; Coyle K; Orange T; Lynch T; Hooper D; Hooper S; Conway K; Hausenblas HA · Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine · 2022
    Randomized trial60 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Productivity Boost forAshwagandha
  4. A clinical assessment of the therapeutic effects of Ashwagandha root extract on cognitive performance, sleep, and fatigue in children aged 6-12 years.
    Saxena A; Lopresti A; Sharif M; Elon N; Suri R; Langade DK · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial85 participantsBrain Health forAshwagandha
  5. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognitive Functions in Healthy, Stressed Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Gopukumar K; Thanawala S; Somepalli V; Rao TSS; Thamatam VB; Chauhan S · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022
    Randomized trial130 participantsBrain Health Sleep Support Stress Relief forAshwagandha
  6. A standardized Ashwagandha root extract alleviates stress, anxiety, and improves quality of life in healthy adults by modulating stress hormones: Results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Majeed M; Nagabhushanam K; Mundkur L · Medicine · 2023
    Randomized trial54 participantsCognitive Support forAshwagandha
  7. Efficacy and safety of ashwagandha root extract in children and adolescents with mild attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Naik S; Muralidhar G; Rao BS; Agarwal S; Jain M · Journal of medicine and life · 2026
    Randomized trial58 participantsCognitive Support forAshwagandha
  8. Effects of multi-herb and ashwagandha root formulas on stress modulation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
    McKinney E; Stewart J; Kewalramani R; Singh S · Trials · 2026
    Randomized trial186 participantsEnergy Mood Support forAshwagandha
  9. Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Ashwagandha Supplementation on Exercise Endurance: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Clinical Trial.
    Prajapati H; Satia M; Shah D; Basera I; Shah T · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2026
    Randomized trialEnergy forAshwagandha
  10. Enhancing healthspan with Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): a comprehensive review of its multifaceted geroprotective benefits.
    Vittal M; Vinciguerra M · Biogerontology · 2025
    Narrative reviewEnergy forAshwagandha
  11. Safety and Efficacy of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognition, Energy and Mood Problems in Adults: Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Kale S; Lopresti A; Suri R; Garg N; Langade D · Journal of psychoactive drugs · 2026
    Randomized trial120 participantsEnergy Productivity Boost forAshwagandha
  12. Effects of an Aqueous Extract of Withania somnifera on Strength Training Adaptations and Recovery: The STAR Trial.
    Ziegenfuss TN; Kedia AW; Sandrock JE; Raub BJ; Kerksick CM; Lopez HL · Nutrients · 2019
    Randomized trial38 participantsFitness forAshwagandha
  13. Efficacy of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera [L.] Dunal) in improving cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy athletic adults.
    Choudhary B; Shetty A; Langade DG · Ayu · 2016
    Randomized trial50 participantsFitness forAshwagandha
  14. Effects of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera) standardized root extract on physical endurance and VO 2max in healthy adults performing resistance training: An eight-week, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Verma N; Gupta SK; Patil S; Tiwari S; Mishra AK · F1000Research · 2024
    Randomized trial80 participantsFitness Muscle Gain forAshwagandha
  15. Effects of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ashwagandha) on cognitive and physical function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Zhu X; Zeng Q; Lei Y; Xu D · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,249 participants20 studies pooledFitness Muscle Gain Testosterone Support forAshwagandha
  16. Effects of eight-week supplementation of Ashwagandha on cardiorespiratory endurance in elite Indian cyclists.
    Shenoy S; Chaskar U; Sandhu JS; Paadhi MM · Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine · 2013
    Randomized trial40 participantsFitness forAshwagandha
  17. A proprietary herbal extract of ashwagandha root for stress and anxiety in healthy adults: a randomized, double-blind, three-arm, placebo-controlled efficacy and safety study.
    West RE; Biswas A; Rao R; Tayade H; Ademola J · Journal of medicine and life · 2026
    Randomized trial141 participantsMood Support forAshwagandha
  18. Safety and efficacy of Withania somnifera for anxiety and insomnia: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Fatima K; Malik J; Muskan F; Raza G; Waseem A; Shahid H; Jaffery SF; Khan U; Zaheer MK; Shaikh Y; Rashid AM · Human psychopharmacology · 2024
    Meta-analysis254 participants5 studies pooledMood Support forAshwagandha
  19. 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.
    Chandrasekhar K; Kapoor J; Anishetty S · Indian journal of psychological medicine · 2013
    Randomized trial64 participantsMood Support Stress Relief forAshwagandha
  20. Medicinal herbs for the treatment of anxiety: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
    Zhang W; Yan Y; Wu Y; Yang H; Zhu P; Yan F; Zhao R; Tian P; Wang T; Fan Q; Su Z · Pharmacological research · 2022
    Meta-analysis29 participants29 studies pooledMood Support forAshwagandha