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Jarrow Ashwagandha KSM-66

Jarrow Formulas · Capsule · 300 mg

Price/day

€0.33

Dose

300 mg

Servings/pack

60

Pack price

€19.95

Transparency Index

7.1/10

Recommended Best value for KSM-66 ashwagandha. If you want the best-evidenced extract at a low price, this is it.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 6.0/10

Ashwagandha (KSM-66) has multiple RCTs on stress reduction and testosterone levels. Evidence is solid, but effect sizes are moderate.

Value for money 9.0/10

€0.33 per day for 300 mg KSM-66 is very affordable. KSM-66 costs significantly more from other brands.

Product quality 7.0/10

KSM-66 is a patented, standardized full-spectrum extract with defined withanolide content. Jarrow is a reliable manufacturer.

Label honesty 8.0/10

No exaggerated energy claims. The product is correctly positioned as an adaptogen.

Third-party testing 5.0/10

No third-party certification. However, the KSM-66 ingredient itself is well-characterized and regularly quality-tested by its manufacturer, Ixoreal.

Product Description

KSM-66 is a patented full-spectrum ashwagandha extract by Ixoreal Biomed, standardized to at least 5% withanolides. It is the most commonly used ashwagandha extract in clinical trials. Jarrow Formulas uses KSM-66 in their ashwagandha capsule.

What We Like

  • KSM-66 extract: The most researched and standardized ashwagandha extract available
  • Price: One of the cheapest sources of KSM-66 — the patented extract often commands a significant premium elsewhere
  • 300 mg: Matches the per-dose amount used in studies (often 2x daily = 600 mg total)
  • Vegan: Plant-based capsules

What We’re Missing

  • No third-party certification
  • Dosage: Studies recommend 600 mg daily for maximum stress reduction — one capsule covers only half that
  • No direct quality verification of the finished product

Usage Recommendation

1–2 capsules daily, preferably in the evening. KSM-66 can cause drowsiness — evening dosing makes good use of that effect.

Ingredient dossier

Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic adaptogen backed by multiple RCTs for stress and cortisol reduction. Sleep and testosterone effects are promising but come from small studies.

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