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Ashwagandha Extract

People mainly take Ashwagandha Extract for anxiety, focus, sleep. Based on 2 first-hand reports. Ranked #1639 of 1,974 overall.

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User score
Mixed
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Of reports that state an outcome, 0% are positive.

Clinical research
Research pending

What Ashwagandha Extract does, according to users

Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.

What the research says

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Research data for Ashwagandha Extract is being compiled.

Dosage people report

As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.

500-1000 mg (5% withanolide)daily (evening)
500 mg1-3x daily

Reported side effects

How often each side effect came up across all reports.

stomach issues ×1

What users say

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“I have GAD with insomnia, Ash makes me EXTREMELY anxious...Tried a few different Ashwagandha supplements and they make my sleep and stomach issues worse.”
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“Ashwaganda extract (ksm-66) 500mg 1/2/3 times a day”
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Top discussions (2)

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