Ashwagandha Extract 450mg
NOW Foods
Ashwagandha root extract for stress support and vitality.
Serving Size
2 capsules
Per Serving
900 mg ashwagandha extract
What's on the Label
Ashwagandha extract
900 mg per 2 capsules (450 mg per capsule)
active
Plant extract (part not specified)
From Withania somnifera. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen that helps your body handle stress. Whether this uses root only or root+leaf isn't disclosed on the NOW label.
Rice flour
other
Natural filler
Bulking agent. Ground rice used to fill the capsule consistently.
Cellulose capsule
other
Plant fiber
Vegetable capsule shell.
Plant stearic acid
other
Vegetable-derived fatty acid
Lubricant for manufacturing. Helps prevent sticking during capsule filling.
How It's Made
Primary Form
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract
Source & Processing
Botanical extraction from ashwagandha roots or roots+leaves (NOW doesn't specify which parts). Process depends on the branded ingredient used. Do not transfer Ritual's root-and-leaf specification to NOW.
Other Ingredients
Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, ascorbyl palmitate, silicon dioxide
What They Don't Tell You(Beyond the label)
- Plant part (root vs root+leaf) not confirmed on NOW label
- Extraction solvents and standardization method need confirmation
- Different ashwagandha extracts have different withanolide profiles
- Do not assume NOW uses the same process as Ritual's Shoden ingredient
How to Use
Typical Dose
900 mg ashwagandha extract
Per 2 capsules
General Guidance
• When: Follow label directions or consult research for optimal timing
• With food: Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) absorb better with meals containing fat
• Consistency: Regular daily use typically yields best results
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Where to Buy
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