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Standardized Extract Ashwagandha 500 mg
Mason Natural
4.7
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(717 ratings)
Ashwagandha 500 mg
Score 45.0
A low-cost ashwagandha 'extract' that lacks critical standardization details, making its potency uncertain.
Quantity: 60 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Capsule(s) (60 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Stress Relief
Energy
Mood Support
Mental Focus
Sleep Support
leaderboard Score 45.0
A low-cost ashwagandha 'extract' that lacks critical standardization details, making its potency uncertain.
Mason Natural's Ashwagandha is marketed as a 'Standardized Extract' at 500mg per serving. However, a major red flag is the absence of any specified percentage of withanolides, which are the key active ingredients in Ashwagandha. This means that while it's an extract, its actual potency could vary significantly and is not guaranteed, undermining the very purpose of standardization. The low price might attract budget-conscious consumers, but the lack of critical information about its active compounds makes it a less reliable choice for achieving consistent therapeutic effects.
- Very low price per serving, making it highly economical.
- Marketed as an 'extract', suggesting a concentrated form.
- No specified percentage of withanolides, crucial for assessing potency and consistency.
- The benefit of 'standardization' is largely negated by the lack of transparency.
- Lower review count compared to more established brands.
- Lack of specified withanolide percentage can lead to inconsistent efficacy.
$9.25($0.15 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calcium (Tricalcium Phosphate) | 21 mg |
| Ashwagandha extract | 500 mg |
Categories
Ashwagandha 45.0
This Ashwagandha product falls short in the collection due to its misleading 'standardized extract' claim without a specified withanolide percentage, making it less trustworthy and effective compared to products with clear potency declarations.
Goals
Stress Relief 45.0
While ashwagandha is known for stress relief, the product's undisclosed withanolide content means the effectiveness for consistently reducing stress is uncertain, as the active compounds' dosage is not guaranteed.
Energy 45.0
The lack of transparency regarding the active withanolide concentration makes it difficult to ascertain if this product will reliably support energy levels, as its effectiveness for this goal relies on consistent potency.
Mood Support 45.0
Without a specified withanolide percentage, the product's ability to provide consistent mood support is questionable, as the beneficial effects on mood are dependent on a reliable supply of the active compounds.
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