Description
Ashwagandha capsules (Sensoril), pantothenic acid and niacin
Ashwagandha PRO contains capsules with a highly concentrated extract of the herb ashwagandha, in the form of the patented Sensoril blend, which uses both root and leaf. It contains 10% withanolides (withanolide glycosides and withaferin A). In addition, Ashwagandha PRO contains pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and niacin (vitamin B3), which contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an herb that has been used in Eastern medicine for thousands of years for its strengthening and balancing properties. Today, for example, Ashwagandha is considered to belong to a group of plants called adaptogens. In fact, adaptogens are the name given to the properties of the bioactive substances in the plant. The adaptogenic properties are generally considered to support the body's own ability to adapt and recover from different conditions and stressors. [ 1 ], [ 2 ]
In addition to this, Ashwagandha goes by the name Withania somnifera (“sleep-bearer”) in Latin but is also known as both Indian ginseng and winter cherry. But the fact is that Ashwagandha belongs to the same botanical family as tomatoes and goji berries. It grows mainly in dry regions of India, Africa and the Middle East. [ 3 ]
Sensoril – a patented extract of ashwagandha
Sensoril is a standardized and patented extract of the root and leaves of the ashwagandha plant, (Withania somnifera), which is believed to be rich in various phytochemicals, most notably the large group of withanolides and alkaloids which have properties that protect the plant. Specifically, withanolides are believed to be the main group of active compounds in ashwagandha that contribute to many of its proposed properties. [ 4 ]
The root and leaves of Ashwagandha contain several types of withanolides, which also have different properties, which is why they have also chosen to combine these in Sensoril to offer a broader spectrum. [ 5 ] Using a standardized extract of ashwagandha also contributes to a higher content of withanolides in each capsule.
Pantothenic acid – vitamin B5
In addition to Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha PRO contains pantothenic acid – vitamin B5. Pantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. It also promotes normal energy-yielding metabolism and normal mental performance. In addition, pantothenic acid contributes to the normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and certain neurotransmitters. [ 6 ]
Niacin – Vitamin B3
In addition, niacin – vitamin B3 – contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and normal psychological function. It also promotes normal functioning of the nervous system and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue. In addition, niacin also contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes and skin. [ 7 ]