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This product is inspired by the ancient art of fermentation, our unique kefir-kombucha process evolves ashwagandha into a new realm of activated nutrition whilst retaining the synergy of the original plant.

Adaptogen for stress management

Hormonal health

Healthy sleep

Meet the herb

Ashwagandha is a small evergreen shrub that originates from parts of India, the Middle East and Africa. It is frequently referred to as ‘Indian ginseng’ because of its rejuvenating properties. It is classified as an adaptogen, due to its ability to help the body resist and adapt to stress.

History

Ashwagandha is an ancient herb. It has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine for its stress relieving, energy supporting, and cognitive benefits.

Its root has been used as an aphrodisiac, narcotic, tonic, diuretic, anthelmintic and stimulant (1). It is known as a rasayana which describes a herb that promotes a youthful state of physical and mental health and expands happiness (2).

Benefits

Menopause: Ashwagandha has been shown to relieve mild-moderate symptoms during perimenopause and significantly enhance quality of life (3)

Adaptogen:Assists your body in managing stress and anxiety more effectively, reducing stress and cortisol levels (4), enabling you to navigate through life’s challenges with greater resilience.

Mood: Studies have found supplementation with ashwagandha decreases stress hormone levels, lower levels are associated with improved mood and decreased anxiety (5).

Thyroid health:Research showed that ashwagandha significantly improves thyroid hormone levels in women with subclinical hypothyroidism (2).

Sports performance: Studies have shown significant increases in muscle mass, strength, and testosterone levels compared to a placebo group (6)

Sleep: A meta-analysis concluded that ashwagandha was beneficial at improving sleep in adults, especially those with insomnia (7).

Key actives

Ashwagandha contains many beneficial elements including flavonoids and antioxidants, amino acids, neurotransmitters, triterpenes and more.

Sitoindosides and acylsterylglucosides in Ashwagandha are anti-stress agents. The sitoindosides VII-X and Withaferin-A, have been shown to have significant anti-stress activity (8).

Many of its constituents have immunomodulatory actions (9).

Contraindications

There are some groups where caution is required: children and those nursing, pregnant (or considering pregnancy), and on medication or under medical supervision should consult their healthcare practitioner before using our supplements. Specific known contraindications (this list is not exhaustive):

Ashwagandha should not be taken in combination with immunosuppressants, sedatives, thyroid hormone, diabetic medication, and blood pressure medication