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Cortisol-Regulating Adaptogenic Core

Ashwagandha

Cortisol Modulation Botanical

Full-spectrum Withania somnifera root, cold-milled and standardised to withanolides — the most clinically studied adaptogen for cortisol, stress resilience, sleep and recovery.

In the formula
2.875%
Daily intake0.43g per 15g serving
MatrixCortisol-Regulating Adaptogenic Core
FormatCold-milled organic powder
§ I · What it does
Benefits
  • 01Lowers serum cortisol and perceived stress in 8-week RCTs at 250–600 mg/day
  • 02Reduces anxiety scores (HAM-A, PSS) versus placebo in stressed adults
  • 03Improves sleep onset latency and overall sleep quality
  • 04Enhances muscular strength, VO₂max and recovery in resistance-trained adults
  • 05Supports testosterone, sperm concentration and motility in subfertile men
  • 06May improve memory, attention and reaction time
§ II · Traditional use
Heritage

A rasayana — rejuvenative — in Ayurveda for over 3,000 years. The Sanskrit name means 'smell of the horse', invoking the strength and vitality (ojas) the root is said to confer.

§ III · Key actives
Standardised to
  • ·Withanolides (Withaferin A, Withanolide A, Withanolide D)
  • ·Sitoindosides VII–X
  • ·Alkaloids (somniferine, withanine)
  • ·Saponins
§ IV · Sourcing
Provenance

Organic Indian Withania somnifera root only (no leaf), cold-milled and standardised to ≥5% withanolides.

§ V · Per-serving nutrition
Composition

Per 100g of organic ashwagandha root powder. The 0.45g per-serving dose is a calibrated micro-fraction; clinical effects are driven by standardised withanolide content.

  • Energy≈245 kcal
  • Protein≈3.9 g
  • Carbohydrate≈49.9 g
  • Dietary fibre≈32.3 g
  • Withanolides (standardised)≈5 g
  • Iron≈3.3 mg
  • Potassium≈800 mg
  • Magnesium≈75 mg