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Ashwagandha (Sensoril)

Also known as Ashwagandha

Half-life

~2–3 hours

What is Ashwagandha (Sensoril)?

Alternative ashwagandha extract standardized to both withanolides AND withanosides. Lower dose needed.

How Ashwagandha (Sensoril) works

Same mechanism as KSM-66 but standardized to higher combined withanolide + withanosaside content requiring lower dose. Different part of the plant (root + leaf vs KSM-66 root only).

Benefits & uses

  • Lowers stress & cortisol (up to ~27% in studies)
  • Improves sleep quality
  • Supports testosterone/recovery
  • Reduces anxiety

Common uses: Cortisol reduction, stress resilience, anxiety, sleep quality.

RecoveryCognitive

Ashwagandha (Sensoril) dosage

Typical dose
125–250 mg/day. Lower dose than KSM-66 by standardization weight.

Ashwagandha (Sensoril) half-life

~2–3 hours (withanolides in plasma)

Ashwagandha (Sensoril) side effects

Same as KSM-66: thyroid stimulation, GI upset, sedation.

  • Same as KSM-66 ashwagandha
  • GI upset on empty stomach
  • Thyroid monitoring required in thyroid disease
  • Generally well tolerated
  • Drowsiness
  • Mild GI upset

Warnings & monitoring

  • Caution with thyroid meds/sedatives; can lower blood sugar

Commonly stacked with

L-TheanineMagnesium Glycinate

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