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Ashwagandha Diamond HPLC 60 caps.Apollo's Hegemony |
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Apollo’s Hegemony Ashwagandha Diamond HPLC is a dietary supplement containing ashwagandha extract standardized for 7% of withanolides, as determined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The high quality of the preparation is guaranteed by Sabinsa – a manufacturer of certified raw material.
Poison gooseberry (Withania somnifera), also known as ashwagandha, is referred to as the king of Ayurvedic herbs. This plant has been valued already in ancient Indian medicine for its health-promoting properties. It is currently undergoing a renaissance, being used as a popular dietary supplement. Ashwagandha is rich in withanolides which show cytostatic and antibacterial properties. Ashwagandha is used primarily to improve the functioning of the nervous system and sexual function.
Ashwagandha as an adaptogen
Ashwagandha is one of the adaptogenic plants. Adaptogen is a herbal preparation that increases the body's resistance to stress, thus promoting the reduction of anxiety and fatigue. Withania somnifera may also turn helpful in fighting insomnia and depressed mood.
Cardiovascular support
Ashwagandha may have a positive effect on some metabolic parameters. It contributes to the lowering of glucose and LDL cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol in the blood. It also promotes a mild reduction of blood pressure. It may, therefore, prevent the occurrence of factors adversely affecting the cardiovascular system.
Help in the fight against infertility
Men struggling with the problem of infertility often reach for preparations containing ashwagandha. It has been shown that ashwagandha supplementation may support the improvement of sperm quality and increase sperm motility.
Ashwagandha for athletes
The active ingredients of Withania somnifera support the increase of strength and physical efficiency during an intense workout. Thus, it can be used by active people to improve athletic performance.
Recommended in autumn and winter
Ashwagandha strengthens immunity e.g. by increasing NK cell activity. Therefore, ashwagandha implementation, especially in the autumn and winter months, may help you to get through this period without worrying about a cold.
To sum up, Apollo’s Hegemony Ashwagandha Diamond HPLC is a preparation recommended especially for people exposed to constant stress and those leading an intense lifestyle, physically active individuals, as well as an adjuvant for men suffering from infertility
| per portion (1 capsule) | amount | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract standardized to 7% withanolides | 450 mg | - |
Microcrystalline cellulose, rice flour, hypromellose.
The product has not been tested for substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Ashwagandha (Wythania somnifera / Indian ginseng) - a plant of the nightshade family, used in Oriental medicine as a means of adding vitality, improves the psychophysical condition. It is used as an aphrodisiac. The root of the plant is a rich source of bioactive compounds (phytosterols, glycosides, withanolides etc.). The sports supplementation, herbal preparations, a positive effect on the nervous system (reduces stress, and accelerates the adaptation to changing conditions psychophysical), hematopoietic and immune systems. It has a decisive influence on the process of synthesis of nitrogen oxides and the level of certain hormones, including testosterone (e.g. improving sexual functions).
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a component of the complex herbal supplements (as well as sets of adaptogens) increase the level of the male sex hormone (testosterone), supporting the sexual function of the body, supporting regeneration and having a calming effect.
Dosage: 300-600 mg of extract per day.
Withanolides - biologically active compounds belonging to the group of steroid lactones, occurring in some green plants. In supplementation they are perceived mainly as active substances of Withania somnifera, commonly called Ashwagandha. The percentage content of withanolides in Ashwagandha extracts is considered the indicator of the product’s quality - the higher the content, the more effective the supplement. In non-standardized extracts, the content of withanolides is estimated for 1% of dry muscle mass of Withania somnifera leaves.
Being the main active substances of Ashwagandha, withanolides are responsible for the majority of effects of its application. Regular supplementation with Withania somnifera extracts demonstrates adaptogen effect. It increases the organism’s tolerance to stress factors, holistically promoting the functions of the organism. It may decrease cortisol level in case of its excessively high concentrations, promote cognitive abilities and facilitate concentration. Supplementation with Ashwagandha also supports maintaining proper daily rhythm and is conducive to falling in a deep sleep.
Some sources also indicate that supplementation with Withania somnifera extracts positively influences the level of testosterone in the organism. Current research results indicate, however, that this effects of supplementation may be achieved only in people with initially excessively low secretion of the male sex hormone.
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