Ashwagandha extract KSM-66® (12:1) 300mg

What is Ashwagandha KSM-66® Extract (12:1)?

Ashwagandha KSM-66^® Extract (12:1) from EssentialSeries is a food supplement made with ashwagandha root extract.

Ashwagandha is a Sanskrit term used to refer to Withania somnifera, also known as Indian ginseng. It has traditionally been used in India by people with a predominantly vata dosha (Health Canada, 2019).

This product is suitable for vegan diets.

Properties of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)

 Ashwagandha:

•  Has an overall rejuvenating effect.
•  Improves the body's resistance to stress.
•  Helps maintain mental balance.
•  Supports falling asleep.
•  Supports learning, memory and recall.
•  Has adaptogenic properties.
•  Supports male sexual function.
•  Helps maintain energy levels.
•  Helps maintain optimal endurance, feelings of energy and vitality, and physical and mental well-being.
•  Contributes to emotional balance and overall well-being.

Why buy Ashwagandha KSM-66® from HSN?

KSM-66®: water extraction, root only and full spectrum

At HSN, we choose KSM-66^® for its extraction process and composition. Here are the three key things to know at a glance:

A choice for anyone looking for a patented-brand root extract with a defined extraction process and a full-spectrum profile. Plus, the version we use at HSN is suitable for vegan diets.

Not sure whether to choose KSM-66, Shoden or 10:1 Extract?

See how our three extracts compare and choose the one that suits what you're looking for:

Pure KSM-66®

Our KSM-66^® ashwagandha extract is made exclusively with the raw material from Ixoreal Biomed Inc., the sole manufacturer of this internationally renowned registered brand.

We don't use any other ashwagandha in our product. It's 100 % KSM-66^®, guaranteed.

KSM-66^® is made exclusively from a carefully selected range of the largest Withania somnifera roots, as their quality research identifies these as desirable parts of the plant.

They don't use leaves or the smallest root sections.

The entire growing and harvesting process takes place in the Indian state of Rajasthan, where the climate and arid soil provide optimal conditions for growing top-quality, authentic Indian ginseng.

14 years of research

Developing KSM-66^® took no less than 14 years of research and development to refine the patented process Ixoreal uses to produce its renowned raw material.

Although the extract is standardised to 5 % withanolides, it is considered 'full-spectrum'.

Ixoreal explains that a 'full-spectrum extract' is ideal because most scientific research uses ashwagandha roots that maintain a balance between the plant's characteristic chemical constituents. According to the manufacturer, producing an extract with an extremely high percentage of withanolides may upset the balance of its natural compounds.

The KSM-66^® extraction process is based on 'green chemistry' (green chemical), as its patented extraction method uses no chemical solvents or alcohol.

KSM-66^® is a raw material backed by a large number of scientific studies.

Ixoreal Biomed states that no fewer than 22 high-quality human clinical trials have used KSM-66^® to assess the effects of ashwagandha.

Free from Withaferin A. Verified by HPLC

KSM-66^® contains no Withaferin A, a type of withanolide that Ixoreal considers important to remove for reasons supported by its research.

The virtually absent Withaferin A and guaranteed 5 % withanolide content have been verified using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), rather than gravimetry, which other manufacturers use to measure the extract's constituents. According to Ixoreal, gravimetry can overestimate a product's withanolide content by up to three times.

Certifications and awards

Ixoreal holds 24 quality certifications that attest to its good manufacturing practices.

For its outstanding performance, KSM-66^® has received prestigious innovation and quality awards around the world throughout its time on the market.

Our version of KSM-66^® is vegan. But not every version is.

Ixoreal produces 2 types of KSM-66^®:

•  Vegan and allergen-free.
•  Non-vegan and containing a milk allergen.

Our product contains none of the allergens listed under EU Regulation 1169/2011 and is 100 % suitable for vegan diets.

What can you combine this product with?

You can use it with:

•  Rhodiola rosea Extract.
•  Panax ginseng Extract.
•  B-50 Complex.
•  PQQ.

Compare all our extracts on HSN's ashwagandha page.

References for its ingredients:

•  Wankhede, S., Langade, D., Joshi, K., Sinha, S. R., & Bhattacharyya, S. (2015). 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), 43.
•  Dongre, S., Langade, D., & Bhattacharyya, S. (2015). Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Improving Sexual Function in Women: A Pilot Study. BioMed Research International, 2015, 284154.
•  Choudhary, D., Bhattacharyya, S., & Joshi, K. (2017). 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 and Alternative Medicine, 22(1), 96–106.
•  Langade, D., Kanchi, S., Salve, J., Debnath, K., & Ambegaokar, D. (2019). Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Insomnia and Anxiety: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study. Cureus, 11(9), e5797
•  Chandrasekhar, K., Kapoor, J., & Anishetty, S. (2012). A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of Ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 34(3), 255–262.
•  Ambiye, V. R., Langade, D., Dongre, S., Aptikar, P., Kulkarni, M., & Dongre, A. (2013). 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, 571420.
•  Choudhary, B., Shetty, A., & Langade, D. (2015). Efficacy of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera [L.] Dunal) in improving cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy athletic adults. AYU (An International Quarterly Journal of Research in Ayurveda), 36(1), 63.