The 411 on Ashwagandha
At Sports Research, we’ve perfected the Ashwagandha experience for more potency, more bioactivity, and more transparency to deliver one-of-a-kind quality.
Ashwagandha has been used in herbal medicine for thousands of years— so why did we bother trying to improve it? Because we knew we could.
At Sports Research, we’ve perfected the Ashwagandha experience for more potency, more bioactivity, and more transparency to deliver one-of-a-kind quality.
What is Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub native to Asia and Africa, and is one of the primary herbs of Ayurveda— the millennia-old medicine system of India. Ayurvedic practitioners have specifically used it to promote a youthful state, physically and mentally, in a practice called Rasayana. This is because Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, a natural substance used to help the body adapt to stress and exert a normalizing effect on bodily processes.
What are its benefits?
Long known for its ability to lower cortisol levels, supplementing with Ashwagandha may help alleviate stress and anxiety, support restorative sleep, and foster relaxation.
In multiple double-blind placebo trials, Ashwagandha has demonstrated significant efficacy in stress reduction and sleep support.1 Additional research suggests Ashwagandha may also benefit athletic performance2, reduce inflammation3, and improve fertility4— though more research is needed to understand the full breadth of this herbal hero.
The Sports Research way
Sports Research Ashwagandha is formulated with 120 mg of ultra-concentrated and sustainably-sourced Shoden, the most advanced extract on the market, harvested from fully traceable farms in India. It has an industry-leading 35% withanolide* content.
We’ve bolstered it with an additional 380 mg of Ashwagandha powder for full-spectrum coverage— including 21 different glycowithanolides. Each capsule also contains Coconut MCT Oil and Sunflower Lecithin to aid absorption.
But why stop there? While most Ashwagandha supplements are in capsule form, we’ve worked tirelessly to provide it in a Non-GMO Project Verified softgel. Our Ashwagandha is the first Ashwagandha Plantgel on the market— providing you with a 100% vegan, gluten-free, filler-free guarantee.
*Withanolides are the primary chemical constituents of Ashwagandha. Don’t worry if you didn’t know that, spell check didn’t even register it as a real word. But they are, in fact, the real deal.
What’s the suggested use?
Take 2 softgels 1-2 times daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare professional. Each serving contains 500 mg of Ashwagandha.
For additional stress and anxiety relief, try pairing Sports Research Ashwagandha with SR L-Theanine.
