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Ashwagandha extract (Shoden®)

shoden
Type
MFDS Approval (No. 2022-27)
Daily dose
120 mg / day
Functionality
Improvement of sleep quality
    • Ashwagandha, a natural
      adaptogen       that has been
      consumed for thousands of years
    • Improvement of
      restorative sleep
      (refreshing after sleep)
    • Effect of improvement in
      overall sleep quality
    • Anticipate a combined
      enhancement in the
      quality of life
Sleep Health

For a healthy life, it is important to maintain good quality sleep and ensure ‘restorative sleep’ that allows you to wake up feeling refreshed. Restorative sleep is an important measure of the overall sleep experience in healthy people. Modern people have difficulty in having restful sleep due to various factors, and poor sleep quality may lead to daytime sleepiness and other health problems. Shoden has proven to be effective in improving ‘restorative sleep’ and can be expected to improve quality of life through healthy sleep.

Key features

  • A traditional raw material recorded in ancient Indian Ayurveda that has been used for over 6,000 years
  • The scientific name, Withania somnifera, is Latin word related to sleep
  • Improvement in the total score from the 'Restorative Sleep' survey (RSQ-W) was confirmed
  • After 6 weeks of intake of Shoden, the overall sleep improvement effect was confirmed
  • Improvement in quality of life through healthy sleep

Formulation

  • Hard Capsule

  • Tablet

  • Powder

  • Liquid

  • Jelly

Research Results

  • Main results of human clinical study
    • After taking Shoden for 12 weeks, the following results were observed.
    • The total score of RSQ-W improved by 146% compared to the placebo group.
    • In the WHOQOL-Bref scale, the domains of physical and psychological improved by 168% and 229% respectively compared to the placebo group.
    • Sleep onset latency decreased by 92% compared to the placebo group.
    • Wake after sleep onset decreased by 688% compared to the placebo group.
    • Sleep efficiency improved by 583% compared to the placebo group.
    • Total sleep time improved by 194% compared to the placebo group.

    *RSQ-W (Restorative sleep questionnaire-weekly): A measurement method that directly evaluates the degree of post-sleep recovery, including experiences of light sleep within 30 minutes of waking up in the morning and the level of daytime refreshment

    * WHOQOL: World Health Organization Quality of Life