Adaptogens
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Adaptogen supplements from natural plant sources: ashwagandha as root powder and standardised extracts such as KSM-66, Rhodiola rosea, ginseng, eleuthero, schisandra and tulsi – from Swanson, NOW Foods, Osavi and Life Extension.
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AdaptogensSwanson
Adaptogenic herbal blend
Adaptogenic Herbal Complex with Rhodiola, Ashwagandha & Ginseng
60 caps, best before Sep 2028
€9.37
AdaptogensJarrow Formulas
Purified shilajit with fulvic acid
Shilajit Fulvic Acid Complex
60 caps, best before Aug 2028
€21.73
What are adaptogens?
Adaptogens is the traditional name for plants with a long history in Ayurvedic, Chinese or Nordic herbal traditions. The term describes a group, not an authorised effect: there are no authorised health claims in the EU for ashwagandha, rhodiola and similar plants. Here we explain how the products differ.
Ashwagandha: powder or extract
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also called Indian ginseng or winter cherry, is the best-known adaptogen. It comes in three versions:
- Root powder: ground root without concentration, for example Nature's Answer Ashwagandha Root 2000 mg.
- Root extract: concentrated and usually standardised to withanolides, often 2.5 to 5%.
- Branded extracts: KSM-66 is a full-spectrum root extract with a set withanolide content, available from Osavi (200 mg), OstroVit, Applied Nutrition and 5% Nutrition, among others. Life Extension Optimized Ashwagandha also uses a standardised extract.
Compare the amount of extract and the withanolide content per daily serving rather than just the milligrams on the pack. Capsules and tablets are the usual forms, and powder can also be stirred into drinks or smoothies.
Rhodiola, ginseng and more
- Rhodiola rosea (golden root): a root extract, often standardised to rosavins and salidroside, for example Osavi Rhodiola Rosea Root 400 mg.
- Ginseng: Korean (Panax ginseng) and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), mostly standardised to ginsenosides.
- Eleuthero: also known as Siberian ginseng, though botanically not a true ginseng.
- Schisandra: the berries of Schisandra chinensis, for example from OstroVit.
- Tulsi: Indian basil, also called holy basil.
Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied diet. If you take medicines or are pregnant, ask your doctor first.
Frequently asked questions
What does KSM-66 mean?
KSM-66 is a branded extract of ashwagandha root with a standardised withanolide content.
How much ashwagandha is in a capsule?
It ranges from 200 mg of extract to 2000 mg of root powder per serving. Follow the dose on the label.
Is eleuthero the same as ginseng?
No. It is sometimes called Siberian ginseng, but it belongs to a different genus.