How does a standardised extract with 5% withanolides differ from ordinary ashwagandha powder?

Most ashwagandha supplements on the market fall into two types: a ground powder from different parts of the plant and a standardised extract with a fixed content of active compounds. VitalHarmony ASHWAGANDHA uses the second option — an extract of the Withania somnifera root with 5% withanolides.

What does this mean in practice? With standardisation, the manufacturer controls exactly how many withanolides each batch of raw material contains. Withanolides are natural compounds traditionally associated with the main properties of ashwagandha. In a non-standardised powder their amount can vary considerably from harvest to harvest and from supplier to supplier.

One more point: this product uses the root specifically, not a mixture of root, leaves and stems. The root is traditionally the most common part of the plant in Ayurvedic preparations and modern supplements. This makes the composition clearer for those who want to know exactly what they are taking.

The capsule form also has a practical meaning here: ashwagandha has a rather distinctive taste, and a capsule lets you avoid it without having to mix the powder with food or drinks.