[ Ashwagandha · What it does ]

Ashwagandha Capsules help your body deal with stress. 500mg of root extract, one capsule a day.

Ashwagandha Capsules contain Shagandha®, an extract of ashwagandha root standardised to 2.5% withanolides. Ashwagandha has been used for centuries as an adaptogen, a plant that helps the body cope with the pressures of everyday life. One capsule gives you 12.5mg of withanolides.

[ Stress ]

Helps your body deal with stress.

Ashwagandha root improves the body's resistance to stress and helps you recover from stressful events.

[ Relaxation ]

Helps you relax.

Ashwagandha contributes to optimal relaxation and supports mental and physical wellbeing.

[ Balance ]

Supports emotional balance.

Ashwagandha contributes to emotional balance and helps maintain mental balance and emotional stability.

[ Busy times ]

Supports you through tense times.

Ashwagandha supports you in periods of mental and nervous tension.

[ Sleep ]

Supports falling asleep.

Ashwagandha root supports the onset of sleep, as part of a calm evening routine.

[ Energy ]

Helps maintain energy and vitality.

Ashwagandha root helps maintain energy levels, stamina and feelings of vitality.

[ Focus ]

Supports mental activity.

Ashwagandha contributes to optimal mental and cognitive activity.

[ Memory ]

Supports learning and memory.

Ashwagandha root supports learning, memory and recall.

500mgAshwagandha root extract per capsule
12.5mgWithanolides, standardised to 2.5%
QRBatch test on every bottle

Food supplement. Use as part of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

[ From root to capsule ]

Made from the root, then standardised. So every capsule matches the label.

Ashwagandha can be sold as ground-up root, as leaf, or as an extract. Ours is Shagandha®, an extract made only from the root and standardised, so every batch is made to the same level of withanolides, the natural compounds ashwagandha is valued for.

  1. 01 · Root

    Ashwagandha root.

    Only the root of Withania somnifera, the part traditionally used.

  2. 02 · Extracted

    Made into an extract.

    The root is extracted to concentrate the compounds ashwagandha is valued for.

  3. 03 · Standardised

    2.5% withanolides.

    Measured by HPLC, a lab method that separates and counts the withanolides directly.

  4. 04 · Your capsule

    12.5mg in every capsule.

    500mg of root extract, one capsule a day. Then every batch is checked by an independent lab.

[ In every capsule ]

12.5mg withanolides

From 500mg of Shagandha® root extract. The same amount, batch after batch.

[ How to check any ashwagandha ]

  • It says root on the label. Root is the part traditionally used.
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  • It's an extract with a withanolide %. That tells you it's standardised.
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  • It gives the withanolides in mg. So you know what's in each capsule.
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  • You can see a batch test. Ours is one scan away on every bottle.
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[ Ashwagandha standards ]

Natural Foundation Supplements is a Professional Member of the Ashwagandha Standards Alliance.

The Alliance brings together ashwagandha suppliers, labs and brands to work on science-based quality standards, reliable testing methods and honest labelling.

See the member announcement
NF Shagandha Ashwagandha Capsules bottle with a close-up of the batch QR code: scan for proof, see your bottle's batch test results

NF Ashwagandha · 500mg root extract · batch QR on the label

[ Independent 3rd-party lab test ]

Scan your bottle. See your batch.

Every bottle has a QR code on the label. Scan it when your order arrives and you’ll see the independent lab report for your exact batch. Your batch, tested before it shipped.

  1. 01

    Your bottle arrives with a QR code.

    Printed on the label of every bottle.

  2. 02

    Open your phone camera and scan it.

    It takes you straight to the report from the independent ISO 17025 lab. No login, no paywall.

  3. 03

    See the results for yourself.

    Every report is published in full, for every batch we make.

Logan King, founder of NF Supplements

[ From the founder ]

I started NF because too many supplements don't contain what you're paying for. So every batch of our ashwagandha is tested by an independent lab, and the result is one scan away on your bottle. You get exactly what you pay for. No tricks. No hiding.

Logan KingFounder, NF Supplements

[ In every daily dose ]

What's in a daily dose. And how to take it.

[ Per capsule ]

Shagandha® ashwagandha root extract (Withania somnifera)500 mg
of which withanolides (2.5%)12.5 mg
Capsules per daily dose1
Daily doses per bottle30
Capsules per bottle30

Other ingredients: Brown rice flour, capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water), magnesium stearate

[ How to take it ]

  • 01
    One capsule a daywith water, or as directed on the label.
  • 02
    Take it every dayAshwagandha is something you take consistently, as part of your routine.
  • 03
    One bottle lasts a month30 capsules, one a day.

[ Check first ]

Not suitable if you're pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding, or for under-18s. If you take medication or have a medical condition, including a thyroid, liver or autoimmune condition, speak to your GP or pharmacist first. Stop taking it and speak to your GP if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine. Don't exceed the stated daily dose.

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[ Straight answers ]

The questions we get asked. Answered straight.

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Ashwagandha

What does ashwagandha do?

Ashwagandha root helps the body deal with stress and improves its resistance to stress. Ashwagandha also contributes to relaxation, emotional balance and optimal mental activity, and supports you in periods of mental and nervous tension. Ashwagandha root also supports the onset of sleep, helps maintain energy levels, and supports learning, memory and recall.

What is Shagandha®?

Shagandha® is the ashwagandha extract we use. It's made only from the root of the ashwagandha plant (Withania somnifera) and standardised to 2.5% withanolides, measured by HPLC. That's how we know each 500mg capsule gives you 12.5mg of withanolides.

How do I take it?

One capsule a day with water, or as directed on the label. Take it at the same time each day so it becomes part of your routine. Each bottle holds 30 capsules, so one bottle lasts a month. Don't exceed the stated dose.

Who shouldn't take it?

Ashwagandha isn't suitable if you're pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding, or for anyone under 18. If you take medication or have a medical condition, including a thyroid, liver or autoimmune condition, speak to your GP or pharmacist before taking it. Stop taking it and speak to your GP if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine.

Can I take it with your other supplements?

Yes. Ashwagandha can be taken alongside our other supplements, such as magnesium. If you take any medication, check with your GP or pharmacist first.

The testing

What are withanolides?

Withanolides are natural compounds found in ashwagandha. Extracts are standardised to them, so the percentage on a label tells you how concentrated the extract is. Ours is 2.5%, which gives 12.5mg of withanolides in every 500mg capsule.

How do I see the lab test for my bottle?

Scan the QR code on the label with your phone camera. It opens the independent lab report for your batch. You can also find every report at testing.nfsupplements.co.uk.

What's in each capsule?

Each capsule contains 500mg of Shagandha® ashwagandha root extract (Withania somnifera), of which 12.5mg is withanolides. Other ingredients: Brown rice flour, capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water), magnesium stearate. Take one capsule a day; each bottle holds 30.

Are you part of any ashwagandha standards group?

Yes. Natural Foundation Supplements is a Professional Member of the Ashwagandha Standards Alliance, which brings together ashwagandha suppliers, labs and brands to work on science-based quality standards, reliable testing methods and honest labelling. Our own proof is the batch test for every bottle, one scan away.

Your order

What purchase options are there?

Buy once or subscribe. Subscriptions can be paused, skipped or cancelled at any time, and current prices, delivery charges and renewal terms are shown before you pay.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes. Your first order of each product comes with our 60-day money-back guarantee. Email us within 60 days of delivery with your order number and we’ll help. If you’d still like a refund, send the bottles back, even if they’re empty. Full terms are in our refund policy.