Ashwagandha has been used in Indian medicine for 5000 years to promote vitality: for inner peace, strength and energy, vibrancy and performance, a healthy body and a young mind. Ashwagandha is also called "sleepberry" and is classified as an adaptogenic plant.
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has examined numerous plants and herbal preparations and their intended uses. According to the institute, the sleepberry is used as an analgesic, antipyretic and antimalarial in traditional Chinese medicine and as a remedy with sedative, life-prolonging, rejuvenating and memory-enhancing properties in Ayurveda. [1]
The long history of using ashwagandha indicates the safety and beneficial effects of preparations made from this plant. However, ashwagandha has also come into the focus of modern science and is currently receiving a lot of attention due to a number of recent studies.
The ashwagandha root was clearly proven to contain 48 components. The components that are bioactive and thus particularly interesting for naturopathy are withanolides.
Ashwagandha ProEliteX® from Vitality Nutritionals contains KSM-66®, a premium ashwagandha extract whose effectiveness has been tested in numerous studies. The particularly high dose of 25 mg withanolides per capsule is optimally supplemented by lemon balm and vitamin B6.
Ashwagandha ProEliteX® combines the most potent ashwagandha root extract currently available with other high-quality ingredients. Synergistic effects significantly improve bioavailability and bioactivity.
Ashwagandha is believed to have many beneficial properties. It is considered the most important adaptogen in Ayurvedic medicine. Adaptogens are supposed to strengthen our vitality and make us more resistant to stress. By harmonizing all bodily functions, they are said to promote general well-being and mental health.
*The health claims in relation to ashwagandha have not yet been conclusively evaluated. However, due to the number of studies, the efficacy described here can be sufficiently substantiated. [2] Ashwagandha ...
Particularly the premium ashwagandha root extract KSM-66® has been thoroughly investigated and tested in scientific studies.
One of these studies suggests that KSM-66® ashwagandha root extract safely and effectively increases an individual's resistance to stress and, as a result, perceived quality of life. After 8 weeks, the KSM-66® group showed a 44% reduction in perceived stress. [3]
In another study, it was found that after 8 weeks of taking KSM-66®, there was an overall improvement of 19.2% in the individual "happiness" score (Oxford Happiness Questionnaire). [4]
And in a 2019 double-blind, placebo-controlled study of KSM-66®, subjects who received 300 mg of ashwagandha twice daily for 10 weeks required less time to fall asleep (on average, participants took 12.5 minutes less to fall asleep), slept longer (on average, participants slept 50 minutes longer), and experienced improved sleep quality. [7]
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) belongs to the mint plant family. In nature, lemon balm is native to the warm south and southeast of Europe. When cultivated, it is also found in Central and Western Europe, as well as in Western Asia and the Mediterranean.
The mild, delicately lemon-scented aroma makes lemon balm a popular and versatile herb. However, lemon balm is known not only as a popular ingredient in the kitchen, but also for its soothing properties.
Lemon balm contains a compound known as rosmarinic acid, which is said to have strong antioxidant properties. According to a 2015 study, rosmarinic acid in lemon balm also increases the level and activity of a neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain and improves sleep quality. [9] [10]
Vitamin B6 (H3)
Vitamin B6 plays an essential role in the nervous system. Generally, B vitamins are needed for the formation of neurotransmitters in the brain, which influence mood, energy and much more. So taking B vitamins can also improve stress management, which in turn has a positive effect on sleep.
Vitamin B6 is especially important as it helps regulate hormone balance and affects mood and sleep by helping the body produce serotonin, melatonin and norepinephrine. Research suggests a link between evening vitamin B6 intake and prolonged REM sleep with more intense dreams and better dream recall. [11]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has scientifically examined and confirmed the functions of vitamin B6:
KSM-66® ashwagandha root extract is obtained by extracting bioactive compounds using various solvents and extraction methods. The extract is a very concentrated and potent form of ashwagandha and ideal if you are familiar with the effects of ashwagandha.
Each capsule of Ashwagandha ProEliteX® contains an extract of ashwagandha in the strongest and highest concentration currently available:
Item No.
4805
Brand
Vitality Nutritionals
Servings
60
Unit
Capsules
Made in
Europe
Net Weight
42.4 Grams
Pack size
60
Servings per day
1
Supply for days
60
Price per kg/l
€589.39 / 1KG incl. VAT
1 capsule daily with a glass of water after a meal.
Note: Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of small children. Do not exceed recommended dose.
Ashwagandha Root Extract with 5% Withanolides (Withania somnifera), Coating Agent: Hydroxypropylmethyl Cellulose (capsule), Lemon Balm Leaf Extract with 2,5% Rosmarinic Acid (Melissa officinalis), Bulking Agent: Cellulose, Anti-Caking Agent: Cellulose, Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate (Vitamin B6) / Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
1 capsule contains:
*% of NRV (Nutrient Reference Value) according to EU regulation
Store tightly closed and dry at below 25 °C.
Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. Keep out of reach of children. The information provided is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professionals. It is not a statement on healing or a recommendation for self-medication.
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