Unived KSM-66 (Ashwagandha Root Extract) Capsules

Traditional Ashwagandha uses a combination of root and leaf extracts. Ashwagandha leaf extracts should never be consumed, they are meant for topical applications only. Traditional Ayurveda prescribes root-only for consumption, and all the major clinical tails conducted with Ashwagandha are with the root-only extract.

Other brands that may offer KSM-66® do not compare for one or all of the following reasons.

1. They offer a sub-optimal dose of less than the standard 600mg.

2. They offer a mix of KSM-66® extract along with basic Ahwagandha powder

3. Many of them add Piperine extract with the claim that it enhances the bio-availability of KSM-66® which is not true.

4. Further, traditional KSM-66® is produced along with milk as an ingredient, however, the KSM-66® that Unived uses is specially manufactured without the inclusion of milk, making it Vegan.

5. Many brands add silicon dioxide as a free-flowing agent or corn starch.

6. Many brands use gelatin capsules.

Unived’s KSM-66® Ashwagandha provides clinically proven standardized 600mg per capsule and does not certain any other ingredients, fillers, or free-flowing agents. What you get is a pure Vegan KSM-66® at 600mg, and nothing else.

Our Formulation

Unived’s KSM-66® Ashwagandha provides clinically proven standardized 600mg per capsule.

KSM-66® Ashwagandha has a wide range of actions.

A. For Athletes & Sports Recovery:

• Clinically, KSM-66® has been shown to produce a 98.9% reduction in post-exercise buildup of serum creatine kinase levels indicating less degree of muscle damage.
• Better recovery after working out, increased cardiorespiratory endurance, improved maximum resistance load, and muscle recovery.
• Increase VO2max (maximum volume of oxygen uptake during physical activity).
• Increase red blood cells and hemoglobin count, thereby enhancing the aerobic capacity of the athletes.
• May reduce the breakdown of ATP and lead to ATP generation.
• Increases muscle strength and muscle size.

B. Stress

• KSM-66® Ashwagandha supplementation, significantly decreased serum cortisol (a stress hormone) level by 22.2% [4], [5].
• Acts as a GABA mimetic that reduces the over-excitation of neurons, thereby producing calmness, reducing stress, and increasing focus, mental well-being, and self-control [4], [5].
• Can be helpful in limiting stress-associated weight gain in humans [4], [5].

C. Memory and Cognition

• Ashwagandha is seen to facilitate choline production in the body, which in turn influences key memory production [4], [6].

D. Healthy Ageing

• Promote resilience to stress caused either due to environmental or biological factors [4], [7].
• Enhances telomerase activity which may be responsible for the anti-aging activity [4], [8].

E. Sexual Performance

• A study indicates that Ashwagandha increased sperm count by 167%, increased semen volume by 53%, and increased sperm motility by 57% by 90 days from baseline after Ashwagandha administration [9].
• Increases serum testosterone by 17% and luteinizing hormone by 34% [9].

References

1. Choudhary, Bakhtiar, A. Shetty, and Deepak G. Langade. "Efficacy of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera [L.] Dunal) in improving cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy athletic adults." Ayu 36.1 (2015): 63. 2. “Ingredient Overview: highly bioavailable, clinically effective, sustainably produced’ www.ashwagandhaadvantage.com

3. Wankhede, Sachin, et al. "Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial." Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 12.1 (2015): 1-11.

4. KSM-66® Ashwagandha/scientific studies: highly bioavailable, clinically effective, sustainably produced. www.ashwagandhaadvantage.com

5. Choudhary, Dnyanraj, Sauvik Bhattacharyya, and Kedar Joshi. "Body weight management in adults under chronic stress through treatment with ashwagandha root extract: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial." Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine 22.1 (2017): 96-106.

6. Choudhary, Dnyanraj, Sauvik Bhattacharyya, and Sekhar Bose. "Efficacy and safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) root extract in improving memory and cognitive functions." Journal of Dietary Supplements 14.6 (2017): 599-612.

7. Kumar, Ranjeet, et al. "Withania somnifera root extract extends lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans." Annals of neurosciences 20.1 (2013): 13.

8. Raguraman, Vasantharaja, and Jamuna R. Subramaniam. "Withania somnifera root extract enhances telomerase activity in the human HeLa cell line." Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology 7.4 (2016): 199-204.

9. Ambiye, Vijay R., et al. "Clinical evaluation of the spermatogenic activity of the root extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in oligospermic males: a pilot study." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013 (2013).

FAQs

Is it any better or different from conventional Ashwagandha?

Yes. Conventional Ashwagandha is only standardized to 2% Withanolides whereas KSM-66® is standardized to >5% Withanolides. It has been extensively researched and has clinical studies performed. Conventional Ashwagandha is a root and leaf extract whereas KSM-66® is a root-only extract.

Does it have any side effects?

KSM-66® Ashwagandha has been tested for toxicology and is proven safe for human consumption. KSM-66® is the most researched Ashwagandha extract in the World and is absolutely safe for human consumption with no known side effects.

Will Unived’s KSM-66® Ashwagandha make me anxious or cause a lack of sleep if taken before bed?

No. Ashwagandha works differently for different people. It can be consumed after meals. It is said that when you take Ashwagandha in the morning, it gives you the energy to run a marathon, and when you take it in the night, it puts you to sleep like that of a calming baby. This is what is called the state of homeostasis or equilibrium. This is why it is called an adaptogenic herb.

Is it necessary for a healthy adult to consume Unived’s KSM-66® Ashwagandha?

Taking Unived’s KSM-66® Ashwagandha will help a healthy adult to cope with physical and mental stress better, by keeping them calm and provide energy.

Will Unived’s KSM-66® Ashwagandha treat memory loss in aging individuals or prevent aging completely?

This product is not intended to treat any disease and aging is a natural phenomenon nothing can stop it. However, it can help one age gracefully and delay early loss of brain functions.