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Ashwagandha Extract Tablets

Standardized to 9% withanolides for stress support, sleep quality, cognitive function, and immune health.

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Ashwagandha Extract Tablets

Standardized to 9% withanolides for stress support, sleep quality, cognitive function, and immune health.

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  • Standardized to 9% Withanolides
  • Clinically Researched Adaptogen
  • Traditional Ayurvedic Rasayana Grade
  • Supports Stress and Sleep

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Updated On: 05/23/2026

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Benefits

When You'll Notice Effects

1-2 Weeks (With Immediate Effects)

Ashwagandha extract that supports a balanced stress response, promotes sleep quality, supports immune function, and supports cognitive function with healthy neurological benefits.

  • Stress
  • Sleep
  • Immune
  • Cognition

Why ND Ashwagandha?

An Ashwagandha extract standardized to 9% withanolides by HPLC testing
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How To Take

Dose
Dose

300mg (One Tablets)

Timing
Timing

Flexible

How to Take
How to Take

With Or Without Food

Frequency
Frequency

1 Time Daily

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  • About Ashwagandha Extract Tablets

    Our Ashwagandha Extract tablets deliver 300mg of standardized root extract with 9% withanolides, sourced directly from traditional farms in India. This adaptogen supports a healthy stress response, promotes restful sleep, and helps maintain cognitive function through its unique profile of bioactive compounds.

    Our Ashwagandha Story

    For years, we sourced ashwagandha from China like most supplement companies, but quality consistency was a constant struggle. We kept getting extracts with unbalanced withanolide profiles, often loaded with withaferin A while lacking the other beneficial compounds that create ashwagandha's classic calming effects. When we realized we were settling for mediocre results from a traditionally Indian botanical, we decided to go direct to the source.

    Sourcing from India proved more challenging than expected due to less developed supply chains, but we eventually found the right farm and extraction partner. Working directly with Indian producers let us control quality and achieve the specific withanolide profile we wanted. We developed comprehensive testing methods that distinguish between individual withanolides rather than grouping them under generic "total withanolides," so our extract delivers balanced adaptogen benefits rather than just high numbers on paper. This approach gives us higher potency, better consistency, and the authentic ashwagandha experience this ancient stress support herb was meant to provide.

    Benefits

    • Supports a Balanced Stress Response: The 9% withanolides in this ashwagandha extract support healthy cortisol levels, providing adaptogenic support that helps your body manage daily stressors more effectively.
    • Supports Restful Sleep: Ashwagandha's effects on cortisol naturally promote better sleep quality by calming the nervous system and supporting your body's natural sleep-wake cycle.
    • Supports Immune System Function: As a traditional Ayurvedic Rasayana herb, ashwagandha supports immune health by maintaining the body's natural defense mechanisms during times of stress.
    • Promotes Cognitive Function: The balanced withanolide profile supports healthy brain function, maintaining mental clarity, focus, and memory through its support for healthy neurological function.

    Ashwagandha's classification as an adaptogen means it supports overall vitality and energy levels beyond stress management. The herb's traditional use as a tonic for hormonal function contributes to sustained energy throughout the day, making it valuable for comprehensive wellness support rather than stress relief alone.

    Quality and Standardization

    • Indian-Sourced Extract: We source our ashwagandha directly from traditional farms in India rather than China, ensuring authentic quality and the specific withanolide profile that delivers ashwagandha's renowned adaptogenic effects.
    • 9% Withanolides Standardization: Our extract is precisely standardized to 9% total withanolides using advanced HPLC testing methods that distinguish between individual withanolides rather than grouping them under generic "total withanolides" measurements.
    • Balanced Withanolide Profile: We specifically test for and control withaferin A levels independently to ensure a comprehensive withanolide spectrum, avoiding extracts dominated by single compounds that don't provide ashwagandha's full range of benefits.
    • Advanced Testing Methods: Our state-of-the-art laboratory testing allows us to identify and quantify specific withanolides individually, enabling us to source extracts with consistent potency and the optimal compound ratios found in traditional nootropic herbs.

    Mechanism of Action

    • Cortisol Support: Withanolides, particularly Withanolide A, support the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and help maintain healthy cortisol supplements levels during periods of stress.
    • GABAergic Activity: Ashwagandha enhances GABA signaling in the brain by increasing GABA receptor sensitivity, which promotes calm mental states and supports the transition to restful sleep cycles.
    • Supports Healthy Neurological Function: The withanolides cross the blood-brain barrier and activate neuronal antioxidant enzymes while supporting healthy cognitive function over time.
    • Thyroid Function Support: Ashwagandha influences thyroid hormone production by supporting healthy T3 and T4 levels, which contributes to balanced metabolism and sustained energy throughout the day.

    Overview of the Science

    Multiple clinical trials have demonstrated ashwagandha's ability to significantly reduce perceived stress levels and improve sleep quality in healthy adults [1]. In one double-blind, placebo-controlled study, participants taking ashwagandha root extract experienced marked improvements in sleep onset, sleep quality, and sleep efficiency compared to placebo groups. The withanolide compounds in ashwagandha appear to modulate the body's stress response by influencing cortisol patterns throughout the day, which naturally supports the circadian rhythm and promotes more restorative sleep cycles. Additional research suggests that ashwagandha's adaptogenic properties extend beyond stress management to support cognitive performance, with studies indicating potential benefits for attention, information processing speed, and overall mental clarity in both stressed and healthy populations.

    [1] Langade D, Kanchi S, Salve J, Debnath K, Ambegaokar D. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in [...] and [...]: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study. Cureus. 2019;11(9):e5797.

    Ingredients

    Ashwagandha Root Extract:

    • Withania somnifera (Indian Winter Cherry)
    • Standardized to 9% Withanolides by HPLC
    • 300mg per tablet

    The 9% withanolide standardization represents the optimal concentration for adaptogenic activity without excessive bioactive load. Unlike generic extracts that may contain variable withanolide profiles, this precise HPLC-verified standardization ensures consistent delivery of the key compounds responsible for ashwagandha's stress-modulating effects. This standardization level provides the therapeutic threshold demonstrated in clinical research while maintaining the balanced alkaloid profile that supports both hormonal balance and overall vitality.

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  • Frequently asked questions

    1. When should I take ND's Ashwagandha for best results?

      Ashwagandha can be taken anytime, with or without food; morning works well for stress support, evening for sleep. Some effects are immediate, but full benefits typically build over 1-2 weeks of consistent use.

    2. Why does Nootropics Depot source from India?

      Indian farms produce the most authentic, well-balanced ashwagandha root extracts, with consistent withanolide profiles that Chinese sources consistently struggled to match.

    3. Does ND's Ashwagandha cause weight gain or hunger?

      Ashwagandha does not directly cause weight gain or increased hunger. As an adaptogen, it supports a healthy stress response and cortisol regulation, which may help reduce stress-related eating rather than affecting appetite or metabolism.

    4. Does Nootropics Depot test for individual withanolides?

      Yes, we test for individual withanolides. Our Ashwagandha Extract tablets are standardized to 9% total withanolides with a balanced profile that limits withaferin A while preserving the other key compounds.

    5. What does Ashwagandha do?

      Ashwagandha is an adaptogen that supports a balanced stress response, restful sleep, cognitive function, and immune health, standardized to 9% withanolides.

    6. Is Ashwagandha safe?

      Yes, ashwagandha is generally safe for healthy adults when taken as directed, and our 9% withanolides extract has been used safely in clinical trials. Pregnant or nursing women and those with autoimmune conditions or on medications should consult a healthcare provider first.

    7. Does Ashwagandha make you sleepy?

      Ashwagandha won't make you sleepy during the day, but our 9% withanolides extract supports cortisol regulation and a calm nervous system, promoting better sleep onset and efficiency at night.

    8. How long does Ashwagandha take to work?

      Ashwagandha can produce immediate effects, but full benefits typically develop within 1-2 weeks of consistent use as the adaptogenic compounds build up. Our 300mg extract (9% withanolides) is designed to support stress response and sleep quality.

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