Inlead Ashwagandha KSM-66: 500 mg root extract in every capsule
Natural. Pure. Conscious. Inlead Ashwagandha provides 500 mg of KSM-66® in every capsule, a patented full-spectrum extract from the root of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), standardised to its withanolide content: the daily serving of 2 capsules contains 50 mg of withanolides. The tub contains 120 capsules and, at 2 capsules a day, lasts 60 days. For ashwagandha extracts, several small meta-analyses are available on strength, endurance, and stress and cortisol; you will find the results in the section "Your benefit in training and everyday life".
Why Inlead Ashwagandha is worth it
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500 mg KSM-66® per capsule: patented branded extract in a fixed dose, 1,000 mg at 2 capsules a day
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Consistent composition: KSM-66® is a full-spectrum extract from the root, not from leaves or seeds, with controlled quality
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Standardised to withanolides: 50 mg of withanolides per daily serving (2 capsules)
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60-day supply: 120 capsules at 2 capsules a day
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Vegan capsule: shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, carefully made in Germany
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Traditional: Ashwagandha is traditionally used in demanding life situations.
Your benefit in training and everyday life
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Stress and cortisol: In meta-analyses, blood cortisol levels were on average lower with ashwagandha extract than with placebo. For self-reported stress (questionnaires such as the Perceived Stress Scale), scores were lower on average in several meta-analyses; one meta-analysis found no statistically confirmed difference. Results varied widely, and the studies mostly lasted 1 to 4 months.
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Strength: In a meta-analysis of small studies, ashwagandha extract showed on average moderate gains in strength values compared with placebo. Another meta-analysis found higher strength values in physically active adults, but no difference in untrained people.
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Endurance: Across 13 studies, there was on average a small to moderate advantage in endurance performance, although results varied widely from study to study.
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Oxygen uptake: A small meta-analysis found a higher maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) on average with ashwagandha, although based on few studies and with widely differing results.
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Dose for your training: 500 mg KSM-66® per capsule, 1,000 mg extract and 50 mg withanolides in the daily serving of 2 capsules; 120 capsules make 60 servings.
What the research says: The studies were small, used different ashwagandha extracts and daily doses, and in part come from authors with industry ties; the results therefore do not automatically apply to every product. A new study may also show no effect. The data base is particularly small for resistance trainees: in an analysis of only four studies, the strength differences were no longer statistically confirmed after stricter statistical correction. What was examined was strength and endurance values, not muscle building. On stress and cortisol: the stress data are based on questionnaires (self-report), the studies were mostly small and differed greatly in extract, dose and duration, and the certainty of the evidence is rated as low in reviews. The studies mainly looked at adults with elevated stress levels over a few months; whether a lower cortisol level has consequences for adrenal function or health in the long term was not investigated. The studies mostly used about 250 to 600 mg of extract per day. At 2 capsules a day, this product provides 1,000 mg of KSM-66® extract with 50 mg of withanolides and is therefore well above the amount tested in most studies; an additional benefit from the higher amount has not been demonstrated.
How to take Inlead Ashwagandha
Take 2 capsules a day without chewing, with plenty of water, in the morning or evening, ideally with a meal. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake. Store the tub in a cool, dry place protected from light, and close it after each use.
Ingredients
Ashwagandha root extract KSM-66® (Withania somnifera), capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose). Check the label for the full ingredients list and nutritional values.
Frequently asked questions about Inlead Ashwagandha KSM-66
What is Inlead Ashwagandha KSM-66?
Natural. Pure.
How do I take Inlead Ashwagandha KSM-66?
Take 2 capsules a day without chewing, with plenty of water, in the morning or evening, ideally with a meal. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake.
How long does one pack of Inlead Ashwagandha KSM-66 last?
The tub contains 120 capsules and, at 2 capsules a day, lasts 60 days.
Note: Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Not for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people with existing or previous liver disease (recommendation of the BfR); the BfR also advises everyone else to exercise caution with ashwagandha products. If you have a thyroid condition or take medication (e.g. to regulate blood sugar, blood pressure or the immune system), seek medical advice before taking. If yellowing of the skin or eyes occurs, stop taking it and seek medical advice. Store out of the reach of small children. Manufacturer: Inlead Nutrition GmbH & Co. KG, Holzwickede.
