{"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 earns affiliate commission on some products it links to.","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":["Be cautious of marketing: because there is no authorised EFSA claim, promises about stress, anxiety or sleep go beyond what the rules allow.","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.","Ashwagandha is not suitable for everyone. The NHS and product labels advise avoiding it in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and it can interact with medication, so speak to your GP or pharmacist first."],"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/"}}