Ashwagandha Supplement FAQ

Q: What are Ashwagandha supplements, and what can they do for you?

Ashwagandha is an ancient root that provides a huge range of medicinal properties and healing benefits. The Ashwagandha plant is a small shrub with yellow flowers that hails from India and North Africa. The botanical name for Ashwagandha is Withania somnifera, but it is also known as Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry, or winter cherry whose roots, stems and ariel parts are used to treat a variety of health issues. The most effective part of the plant is the root and extractions from this part can provide huge health benefits.

Ashwagandha has been nicknamed the queen herb in Ayurvedic medicine. It offers anxiolytic qualities to address mood and cognitive imbalance and address such conditions as anxiety and depression. It is also an adaptogen which is an ingredient that helps the body adapt to stressors. If you are looking to improve your health and well-being in a natural way, then a top quality Ashwagandha supplement is definitely for you.

Q: Do all Ashwagandha supplements work?

Unfortunately, no. Many fly-by-night companies just ride the latest health supplement trends, manufacturing inferior products with the wrong ingredients and proportions. They often use cheap fillers and binders that can block the desired effects of natural ingredients that render the product useless.

Q: What should I look for?

• It must contain a minimum of 1500 mg of 100% pure Ashwagandha.
• It should be organic Ashwagandha for best results.
• It should have no fillers, binders or any other artificial ingredients.
• It should contain piperine (or Bioperine®) for increased absorption and fast results.
• It should contain Ginger (or similar) to enhanced the natural effects of Ashwagandha.
• It should be served in a vegetarian capsule to aid absorption and aid digestion.

Q: What about safety? Are there side effects to watch out for?

From our research, we did not find any interference between Ashwagandha supplements and other medications or conditions. However, we still recommend consulting with a physician if you have a medical condition or take medications on a regular basis. Also, pregnant or nursing women are advised not to take Ashwagandha supplements.

Q: How do I take Ashwagandha supplements?

You should take 1500 mg a day (750 capsule, 2 times a day). Some people like taking the complete dosage all at once, but we recommend spacing it out to get the most from an Ashwagandha supplement. As with any type of supplement, you should not exceed the recommended daily dosage, since this can pose serious health risks.

Q: How long will it take to see the effects?

Some customers we spoke to reported seeing results in as little as one week. For others, it took about a month. Results also seem to be a bit different for each person. Some show unbelievable change right away, while others take more time. Many of the reputable brands we reviewed offer refunds to customers who don’t see the results they want in any given time frame.

Q: How much do Ashwagandha supplements cost?

The cost of Ashwagandha supplements varies based on the manufacturer. Many of them are worthless, just random companies with cheap quality products trying to cash in on the latest health trends. Some of these companies sell their supplements for as much as $100 per bottle, which we think is a bit too high. Most of the really good supplements we tested fell in the $40-$50 range. Others may appear cheaper, but they often boast a one month supply when they’re really giving you half the recommended dosage with plenty of fillers and binders.