Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha

Havasu Nutrition4.4 (3,554 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 90 Capsule(s) · 45 servings
Goals

Product analysis

43 out of 100

Ashwagandha offers a root powder whose effects cannot be assumed to match particular extracts used for stress or fitness. The unidentified preparation makes those benefits uncertain for this serving.

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Nutrient Quality20

The preparations of ashwagandha and artichoke are unspecified. Their amounts alone do not establish equivalence to identified extracts.

Ingredient Transparency63

Both ingredient amounts are listed, but exact preparations are not clearly identified. That limits comparisons with particular extracts used for specific purposes.

Value For Money40

Value for the ashwagandha component remains uncertain. Its powder amount alone does not establish equivalence to a more clearly identified preparation.

Customer Satisfaction81

Customers give favorable ratings, supported by many ratings. Those opinions do not establish stress, sleep or fitness benefits for the root powder.

Product Focus26

Preparation differences limit the case for stress, cognitive and fitness benefits. The root powder has no established independent sleep contribution, and artichoke does not supply one.

Format
Capsule
Container
90 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.35
Customer rating
4.4 · 3,554 ratings
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Goals

Sleep Support
Impact
Limited evidence
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceF Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Mood Support
Impact
Limited evidence
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceF Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Muscle Gain
Impact
Limited evidence
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceF Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Productivity Boost
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitD PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Stress Relief
Impact
Lower effect
B Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 1000 mg
Study evidence

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Ashwagandha, Powder
1000 mg
Artichoke Leaf Extract
100 mg
Adults 18–50
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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 Mental Focus 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 Mental Focus 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 Mental Focus 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 Mental Focus 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. A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study to evaluate the effects of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract on sleep quality in healthy adults.
    Deshpande A; Irani N; Balkrishnan R; Benny IR · Sleep medicine · 2021
    Randomized trial150 participantsEveryday Health Sleep Support forAshwagandha
  13. 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 participantsEveryday Health Fitness Muscle Gain forAshwagandha
  14. 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 participantsEveryday Health Fitness forAshwagandha
  15. Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal as Add-On Therapy for COPD Patients: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study.
    Singh P; Salman KA; Shameem M; Warsi MS · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2022
    Randomized trial150 participantsEveryday Health forAshwagandha
  16. Effect of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract on sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Cheah KL; Norhayati MN; Husniati Yaacob L; Abdul Rahman R · PloS one · 2021
    Meta-analysis400 participants5 studies pooledEveryday Health Productivity Boost forAshwagandha
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) Root Extract in Improving Memory and Cognitive Functions.
    Choudhary D; Bhattacharyya S; Bose S · Journal of dietary supplements · 2018
    Randomized trial50 participantsMental Focus forAshwagandha