3000mg? False advertising.
The current number one reviewer mentions silicon dioxide as a concern. I disagree with that, silicon dioxide is a common additive to prevent sticking, and very safe when ingested. It’s like eating a tiny amount of sand, and is easily removed from the body via the digestive system. The only cancer risk is when, like in construction, you inhale a massive amount in dust form. Again, silicon dioxide is perfectly safe as a food additive, and has been rated safe by the FDA.<br /><br />However, I am still rating this product 1 star for false advertising related to the amount of ashwagandha in the capsules. I knew when I pulled them out that the capsules were too small to have 3 whole grams (3000mg = 3g) of anything. That would be almost a whole teaspoon of powder. Comparing them to my creatine capsules by ON, which have 2.5g in 2 capsules, they are tiny. So I checked their weight with my precision scale.<br /><br />As you can see in the attached pictures, the ashwagandha capsules, rated to have 3005mg of ingredients (including the black pepper) weigh 709mg, while the ON creatine capsules weigh 3008mg. Assuming that the amount of cellulose and other additives in the capsule itself is 508mg in the ON capsule, and the proportion of cellulose to active ingredient is the same in each brand of capsule, then the Bronson ashwagandha capsules have ~589mg of ashwagandha.<br /><br />Now, interestingly enough, taking 3000mg of ashwagandha is completely unsupported by the science. If you look at Examine’s analysis of several peer-reviewed studies of ashwagandha, consuming 300-500mg is probably the optimal amount currently supported by research, though it is possible that taking more would have a larger decrease of anxiety, cortisol, and cholesterol levels and increase of strength, the main benefits of ashwagandha. 589mg of ashwagandha is probably completely safe and effective, which makes this supplement a good option for someone looking to add ashwagandha to their supplement routine. However I’m still giving one star due to the false advertising about the amount of ashwagandha contained in the bottle, 180g as advertised vs ~35g as measured.<br /><br />The above does not constitute medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before taking any supplement, since there can be interactions with your medicine or medical conditions.
