Ashwagandha Root Extract

Ashwagandha Root Extract (Withania somnifera) is derived from the roots of a small shrub native to India, North Africa, and the Mediterranean, and is one of the most revered herbs in Ayurvedic medicine with over 3,000 years of documented use. KSM-66 is a full-spectrum root extract produced via a proprietary green chemistry extraction process using only the root (no leaves), standardized to ≥5% withanolides — the primary bioactive steroidal lactones responsible for its adaptogenic and cortisol-modulating effects. Formulators select this ingredient specifically for its robust clinical substantiation, with multiple randomized controlled trials supporting its efficacy at 300mg doses for reducing serum cortisol, managing stress-related food cravings, and improving overall well-being.