Nature's Way Ashwagandha 500 mg Root Extract, 60 Vegan Capsules

What Nature's Way Ashwagandha is

Nature's Way Ashwagandha Premium Extract has 500 mg of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract per capsule, standardized to 3.5% withanolides (17.5 mg), in a bottle of 60 vegan capsules. The serving is 1 capsule and the label says to take it two to three times daily, so the bottle lasts 20 to 30 days (our math). It costs $25.45, about $0.42 per capsule (our math). Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

The front of the bottle says «Reduces Stress*».

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Its ingredients and what they do in the body

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract, 500 mg per capsule. According to the NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), in its “Ashwagandha” fact sheet, ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub found in parts of India, Africa and the Middle East, and it has been used as a medicinal plant for thousands of years, especially in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. NCCIH adds that ashwagandha supplements typically contain root, leaf, or root and leaf extracts; this bottle states that its extract comes from the root. It is also known as Indian ginseng. The label puts it this way: «The usage of Ashwagandha dates back over 3,000 years. It is a traditional ayurvedic herbal that is native to India, the Middle East, and Africa. Ashwagandha is traditionally used as an adaptogen and helps reduce stress.*»

Withanolides, 17.5 mg per capsule (extract standardized to 3.5%). NCCIH explains that ashwagandha contains several bioactive compounds, including a group of substances known as withanolides. “Standardized to 3.5%” means the label states how much withanolide the extract has: 3.5% of 500 mg is 17.5 mg per capsule, as the panel shows. At 2 to 3 capsules a day, that is 35 to 52.5 mg of withanolides a day (our math).

What sets it apart:

It is a root extract with its withanolides stated (3.5%, 17.5 mg per capsule), as the panel shows. According to NCCIH, ashwagandha studies have used a wide variety of preparations, and supplements may contain root, leaf or both. According to an analysis from the University of Mississippi National Center for Natural Products Research (Avula and others, Phytotherapy Research, 2026, PubMed 41386716), traditional use of ashwagandha is root-only and the chemistry of its withanolides changes with the part of the plant; of 25 supplements bought in commerce, only 2 were confirmed as root-derived, while the rest contained aerial parts of the plant (the parts that grow above ground), disclosed or not. The study summary does not name brands: what is known about this bottle is what its label states, root extract with the TRU-ID Certified Authentic seal.

These explanations describe normal body functions; they are not results measured with this product.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Label facts

** Daily value not established.

• Contents: 60 vegan capsules; serving size 1 capsule.
• Other ingredients: plant-derived capsule (hypromellose), cellulose, magnesium stearate, calcium silicate and silica.
• Gluten free: «GLUTEN FREE. No yeast-derived ingredients, wheat, corn, soy, dairy, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.»
• Bottle seals: Non-GMO Project Verified, TRU-ID Certified Authentic, Adaptogenic, Vegan and Quality Global Sourcing (Bottled & Tested in the USA). Bottle made from 97% post-consumer recycled plastic.
• Made by: Nature's Way Brands, LLC, Green Bay, WI 54311, USA. Barcode 033674153871 (NW1114).

How to take it

The label says to take 1 capsule, two to three times daily, preferably with food or water. Since each capsule has 500 mg, that is 1,000 to 1,500 mg of extract a day, and the 60-capsule bottle lasts 20 to 30 days (our math). Store at room temperature, keep the bottle tightly closed and avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.

Warnings

• Do not use if you are pregnant.
• If you are nursing, diabetic, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nature's Way ashwagandha for?

It is an ashwagandha root extract supplement, an herb from the Ayurvedic tradition, with 500 mg per capsule. The front of the bottle says «Reduces Stress*». *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

How many times a day do you take the ashwagandha capsules?

1 capsule, two to three times daily, preferably with food or water, per the label. The 60-capsule bottle lasts 20 to 30 days (our math).

Are the 500 mg per capsule?

Yes. The serving is 1 capsule and it has 500 mg of root extract. At 2 to 3 capsules a day, that is 1,000 to 1,500 mg a day (our math).

What are withanolides?

They are a group of bioactive compounds in ashwagandha, according to NCCIH. This extract is standardized to 3.5%: 17.5 mg of withanolides per capsule, as the panel shows.

Is it vegan and gluten free?

Yes. The capsule is plant-derived (hypromellose), the bottle carries the Vegan seal and says «GLUTEN FREE. No yeast-derived ingredients, wheat, corn, soy, dairy, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.»

Where can I buy ashwagandha in Puerto Rico and how much is it?

At Borinquen Natural, for $25.45 per 60-capsule bottle, about $0.42 per capsule (our math). Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

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