Ashwagandha Dosage Guide: Precision Dosing for Results

Understanding Withanolide Potency
Veda Roots Ashwagandha contains 5% withanolides - the clinically effective concentration. Studies show different needs based on goals:

For Stress Relief (300mg/day)

  • Take at bedtime with warm milk

  • Reduces cortisol 27.9% in 8 weeks (Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine)

For Fitness (500mg/day)

  • Split dose: 250mg pre/post workout

  • Increases muscle strength 2.1x (Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition)

For Thyroid Support (600mg/day)

  • Take with selenium-rich Brazil nuts

  • Normalizes TSH levels in 12 weeks (Journal of Alternative Medicine)

Contraindications:

  • Avoid with sedative medications

  • Discontinue 2 weeks before surgery

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