{"schema_version":"2026-06-12","source":"https://hervitals.co.uk/api/","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","disclaimer":"Information only, not medical advice, and not a substitute for a registered clinician. Supplements are regulated as food, not medicines, and cannot legally claim to treat, prevent or cure any condition. Only EFSA-authorised wording such as \"contributes to normal ...\" is permitted. Always read product labels and speak to your GP or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking other medication. Her Vitals sells a small range of its own-brand supplements and may earn a commission on some links to other sellers.","supplement":{"slug":"ashwagandha","name":"Ashwagandha","efsa_roles":["ashwagandha carries no authorised EFSA health claim, so any product making one about stress, sleep or mood is going beyond what is permitted in the UK"],"buying_points":["Read the label for the extract type and the amount per daily dose, and treat any stress, anxiety or sleep promise on the pack as marketing, not an authorised claim.","Check the extract and the amount per serving on the label; standardised root-extract products state their strength clearly.","Look for a clear UK supplement label with the company and batch details, and avoid blends that hide the amount inside a proprietary mix.","If you take any regular medication or have a thyroid or autoimmune condition, check with your GP or pharmacist before buying."],"brands":[{"brand":"Wild Nutrition","product":"Ashwagandha","retailer":"Wild Nutrition","form":"Capsule","suits":"Preferring a women-focused brand","note":"Women-focused UK brand; check the extract strength on the label."},{"brand":"Bulk","product":"KSM-66 Ashwagandha","retailer":"Bulk","form":"Capsule (standardised extract)","suits":"Wanting a standardised extract","note":"Standardised root extract from a UK supplier; note there is no authorised health claim."},{"brand":"Form","product":"Ashwagandha","retailer":"Form","form":"Capsule","suits":"Wanting a vegan-certified brand","note":"Vegan UK brand; check the amount per serving."},{"brand":"Pukka","product":"Wholistic Ashwagandha","retailer":"Pukka","form":"Capsule","suits":"Preferring a herbal-brand format","note":"UK herbal brand; whole-herb plus extract, read the label for the amount."}],"url":"https://hervitals.co.uk/ashwagandha/"}}