Ashwagandha is an herb widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for its adaptogenic properties, which help the body cope with stress and promote overall well-being. It is also commonly known as Indian ginseng.
KSM-66 Ashwagandha is a patented full-spectrum extract with the highest concentration of all root-only extracts available on the market today. It is produced using a unique proprietary extraction process, based on "Green Chemistry" principles, without using alcohol or any other chemical solvent.
In 24 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials, KSM-66 Ashwagandha has been clinically proven to:
- Reduce stress, stress-related food cravings, and enhance the quality of sleep
- Enhance memory and cognition
- Increase endurance, strength, and immune function
- Improve sexual function in both men and women, and testosterone in men
Some potential benefits associated with Ashwagandha include:
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Stress reduction: Ashwagandha is known for its ability to help the body cope with stress by regulating stress hormones like cortisol.
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Anxiety and mood support: It may have anxiolytic properties, helping to reduce anxiety and promote a calmer state of mind. It is also thought to have mood-enhancing effects.
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Cognitive function: Ashwagandha may support memory, concentration, and overall cognitive function. It is often used as a natural nootropic.
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Energy and vitality: Traditionally used to boost energy levels, enhance physical endurance, and support overall vitality.
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Immune system support: Ashwagandha is believed to have immune-modulating properties, supporting a healthy immune system.
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Hormonal balance: It may positively influence hormone levels, particularly in supporting balanced cortisol and thyroid function.
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Anti-inflammatory properties: Ashwagandha contains compounds with potential anti-inflammatory effects, which may contribute to its overall health benefits.
The Science:
KSM-66 is Ixoreal’s Ashwagandha extract, created through a process that took 14 years of R&D to develop and refine. KSM-66 is the best Ashwagandha extract on the world market today, as it is the highest concentration full-spectrum extract available. A "full-spectrum" extract maintains the balance of the various constituents as in the original herb, without over-representing any one constituent.
The efficacy of the Ashwagandha herb is believed to be derived from a complex blend of active constituents. All these constituents need to be present in their natural proportions, which is why it is important for an extract to be full-spectrum. However, producing a high-concentration, full-spectrum extract is technologically very challenging. Ixoreal is the only company that has managed to create a process that overcomes these challenges, after many years of R&D.
The Ixoreal science team sought to introduce to the world the true essence of Ashwagandha with all its benefits. Convinced that the essence of the Ashwagandha root could be extracted without losing its potency, the team dedicated itself to learning the nuances of plant chemistry. They succeeded where no one else had, using "Green Chemistry" processing to holistically extract the root essence while preserving its natural healing potency. This proved immensely successful.
KSM-66’s extraction process entails pre-treating the Ashwagandha roots with milk. For this reason, it contains milk constituents. This pre-treatment is consistent with the process described by traditional Ayurvedic healers and texts. However, the traditional process does not scale well. Ixoreal refined this method to produce high-quality Ashwagandha in a scalable manner, combining tradition with modern technology. This is Ixoreal’s "secret sauce"—a proprietary process developed over 14 years. The milk pre-treatment is important because it helps retain both hydrophilic and lipophilic components of the raw root, resulting in a highly potent full-spectrum extract.