SHODEN® EXTRACT · 35% WITHANOLIDES

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha
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INSIDE THE BOTTLE

Every milligram, named & sourced

Supplement Facts

Serving size
2 Capsules
Servings per container
30
Amount per serving % DV*
Ashwagandha Extract
240 mg †
  • (Withania somnifera roots and leaves 35% withanolide glycosides) †

* % Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established.

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Formulated to Exclude

Animal Products
Corn
Dairy
Egg
Fish
Gluten
GMO
Peanuts
Sesame
Shellfish
Soy
Tree Nuts
Wheat
Bread

PROTOCOL

How to actually use it

01

DAILY · AM OR PM

Take 2 capsules.

With food and 8oz water. Consistency matters more than timing — pick a time, stick to it.

02

8–12 WEEKS

Track the difference.

Adaptogens compound. Most users report meaningful changes between weeks 4 and 8. Don't stop early.

03

STACK WITH

Magnesium + sleep.

Pairs cleanly with our Magnesium Complex at night. Skip if you're already on prescription anxiolytics.

ON-SET4–6 wk
HALF-LIFE~7 hr
BEST WITHFood
AVOID WITHSedatives

Q&A

Questions, answered

01 Will this make me drowsy?

No. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, not a sedative. It lowers cortisol and helps you respond to stress more evenly — most users report feeling calm and focused, not sleepy.

02 Why Shoden® instead of generic ashwagandha or KSM-66?

Shoden® is standardized to 35% withanolide glycosides — the highest concentration on the market. KSM-66 sits around 5%. That's why our clinical dose is just 240mg instead of 600mg+.

03 How long until I notice anything?

Most users report changes in sleep quality and morning calm by week 3–4. Cortisol and hormonal effects continue compounding through week 8. We don't recommend judging it before 30 days.

04 Can I take it with my SSRI or thyroid meds?

Caution with both. Ashwagandha can amplify serotonergic effects and may increase thyroid hormone production — relevant if you're hyperthyroid or on levothyroxine. Talk to your doctor before stacking.

05 Should I cycle off?

Not strictly necessary based on current research, but many practitioners recommend 8 weeks on, 2 weeks off to maintain sensitivity. Listen to your body — if effects plateau, take a break.

06 Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

No. Ashwagandha is contraindicated in pregnancy. Stop use if you become pregnant, are trying to conceive, or are nursing.

RECEIPTS

Stack us against everyone else

Muscle DummiesAshwagandha Extract
 Drugstore Generic Premium DTC Bulk Bargain
Dose 240 mg 500–1,000 mg 300–600 mg 500–1,500 mg
Form Shoden® Root + Leaf Generic root extract KSM-66® or generic Raw root powder
Withanolide % 35% standardized Often not stated 5% (KSM-66) Variable / not stated
Withanolides per Dose ~84 mg Unknown ~30 mg Unknown
Plant Parts Used Roots + leaves Root only Root only Root only
Clinically Studied Form ✓ Shoden® ✗ ✓ KSM-66® ✗
3rd-Party Tested ✓ GMP facility Sometimes Usually Rarely

TESTED. TWICE.

Certificate of Analysis

Ashwagandha Product
300087211 Material №
200082456 Formula №
Sep 2028 Best Before
Certificate of Analysis All Pass
  • 01 Identity and Composition6/6 PASS PASS
    • Capsule SizeSPEC · "O" /21.70mm = 0.30 mm METHOD · Gauge
      PASS
    • ColorSPEC · Clear capsule containing light brown to tan powderMETHOD · Visual
      PASS
    • Dosage FormSPEC · Two-piece capsuleMETHOD · Visual
      PASS
    • Weight AverageSPEC · 83.158 mg (744 mg - 822.316 mg)METHOD · USP <2091>
      770.447 mg PASS
    • Disintegration (min.)SPEC · MT 30 minutesMETHOD · USP <2040>
      11 minutes PASS
    • Weight VariationSPEC · CompliesMETHOD · USP <2091>
      Complies PASS
  • 02 Strength1/1 PASS PASS
    • Withanolide glycosidesSPEC · 84mg - 168mgMETHOD · HPLC / Intertek
      96mg PASS
  • 03 Purity3/3 PASS PASS
    • Total Plate CountSPEC · NMT 3,000 CFU/gMETHOD · QC-017
      <3,000 CFU/g PASS
    • Yeast and MoldSPEC · NMT 300 CFU/gMETHOD · QC-017
      <300 CFU/g PASS
    • E. coliSPEC · Negative / 10gMETHOD · QC-017
      Negative / 10g PASS
  • 04 Contaminants4/4 PASS PASS
    • Arsenic (As)SPEC · <= 10 mcg/2 capsules METHOD · AM-003
      0.1 mcg PASS
    • Cadmium (Cd) SPEC · <= 4.1 mcg/2 capsules METHOD · AM-003
      0.03mcg PASS
    • Lead (pb)SPEC · <= 0.5 mcg/2 capsules METHOD · AM-003
      0.1 mcg PASS
    • Mercury (Hg)SPEC · <= 0.3 mcg/2 capsules METHOD · AM-003
      NMT 0.01 mcg PASS

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