Dosing for Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera)

When testing the effectiveness of supplements, researchers use specific doses to gauge whether or not an ingredient is effective or ineffective. The Supplement Database includes 9 studies on ashwagandha extract (withania somnifera) dosing. These studies indicate an effective dose ranges from 0.5 to 1 grams per day, the average dose being 0.68 grams per day.

A single study typically tests a specific dose of a supplement against a number of claims. Studies generally come to one of three conclusions: 1) the supplement was extremely effective, 2) the supplement was moderately effective, 3) the supplement was ineffective. The only doses listed on this page are ones which studies found either moderately or extremely effective. Ineffective doses are not shown.

1. Simple Dosing Report
2. Products Containing Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera)
3. Detailed Dosing Report

The table below lists the effective dose ranges for the claim listed. Click on the claim for more information on how well the supplement works for the specific activity. The detailed report, at the bottom of this page, includes more in-depth dosing data.

Claim	Dosage
Overall Dose Range (all claims)	0.5 - 1 grams per day
decrease body fat	0.6 - 1 grams per day
decrease cortisol levels	600 milligrams per day
decrease fatigue	1 grams per day
decrease stress	600 milligrams per day
improve cardiovascular endurance	0.5 - 1 grams per day
improve cognitive ability	500 milligrams per day
improve mood	600 milligrams per day
improve recovery	500 milligrams per day
improve sprint performance	600 milligrams per day
increase muscle mass	0.6 - 1 grams per day
increase strength	0.5 - 1 grams per day
increase testosterone	600 milligrams per day
increase weight loss	600 milligrams per day
lower total cholesterol levels	1 grams per day
reduce muscle damage	600 milligrams per day

The following table lists a few of the supplement products from the database which contain ashwagandha extract (withania somnifera). For a complete listing, follow the link at the bottom of the table.

Product Name	Amount of Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera)
Brain Booster	40mg
MAXICOR	140mg
AlphaMax	300mg
Machine Sleep Aid	200mg
Genius Burn	300mg

See the full list of products containing ashwagandha extract (withania somnifera).

The detailed dosing report breaks down how each study rated a specific dose. Additionally, this report also provides daily frequency of a dose.

Note: sometimes, studies may find smaller doses are more effective than larger ones. Rather than focusing on specific numbers, look at the range of effective doses when evaluating how much of a supplement you should take.

The first column (dosage) is the amount of the supplement taken per sitting. The next column (frequency) is the number of times the dosage was taken each day. The third column (daily total) is dosage multiplied by frequency. The final column (effectiveness) is how well that dose worked for the specific claim. Click the icon in the reference column to read the study.

Click the icon in the first column to read the reference study of the dosing information.

This icon is shown next to a dose based on bodyweight. The default bodyweight is 150 pounds. Use the form below to base these doses on a new bodyweight.

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Decrease Body Fat

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
300mg	twice daily	600mg
334mg	3x per day	1002mg

Decrease Cortisol Levels

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
300mg	twice daily	600mg
300mg	twice daily	600mg

Decrease Fatigue

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
500mg	twice daily	1000mg

Decrease Stress

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
300mg	twice daily	600mg
300mg	twice daily	600mg

Improve Cardiovascular Endurance

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
500mg	once daily	500mg
500mg	twice daily	1000mg
500mg	twice daily	1000mg
500mg	once daily	500mg

Improve Cognitive Ability

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
250mg	twice daily	500mg

Improve Mood

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
300mg	twice daily	600mg

Improve Recovery

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
500mg	once daily	500mg

Improve Sprint Performance

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
300mg	twice daily	600mg

Increase Muscle Mass

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
300mg	twice daily	600mg
334mg	3x per day	1002mg

Increase Strength

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
300mg	twice daily	600mg
334mg	3x per day	1002mg
500mg	once daily	500mg

Increase Testosterone

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
300mg	twice daily	600mg

Increase Weight Loss

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
300mg	twice daily	600mg

Lower Total Cholesterol Levels

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
334mg	3x per day	1002mg

Reduce Muscle Damage

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
300mg	twice daily	600mg