Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is an adaptogen.
Which to put it short, adaptogens help your body manage stress better.
Not just that, its uses go well beyond that and is studied for its role in lowering blood
sugar, boosting fertility, enhancing muscle growth and strength, boosting memory, and
so much more.
And in todays video, we will be going over arguably one of the most sought after and
popular ashwagandha products on the market.
The Goli nutrition, ashwagandha gummies.
With over 20,000 5 star reviews on amazon, lets unpack and dive into whether or not the
hype is really worth it.
We will be going over 3 pros of the ashwa gummies, and then 3 cons of the ashwa gummies,
as well as finish it off with my final take and if I recommend them.
Definitely stay tuned till the end, as ill be sharing one tip that I think can help you
maximize using ashwagandha in general and reaping more of its benefits.
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As you guys know, Ive already discussed ashwagandha on this channel before, once on how to take
it and secondly, a beginner friendly video when entering the world of ashwagandha, that
I encourage you to watch both after this video.
And if you all are coming back from that video to this one, welcome back, im glad to have
you back here again.
Todays video is a little different.
And ive gotten a few requests to go over this specific product, which ill start by going
over 3 things that immediately stood out to me about the ashwa gummies.
And to do that: lets take a quick look at the brand itself.
Goli Nutrition entered the supplement scene in 2017 when it was founded by Michael Bitensky.
And Many people know the company for creating the world’s first apple cider vinegar gummy.
Which ill be making a complete video breakdown for that supplement too, so definitely subscribe
down below to not miss out.
All of Goli’s supplements are manufactured in a state-of-the-art FDA-registered facility
located in California that is cGMP certified.
They are also non-GMO, gluten-free, cruelty-free, vegan, and free of artificial flavorings and
colorings, which makes them different than a lot of other gummy supplements on the market.
In terms of their ashwagandha gummy, the first thing that immediately stood out to me is
that they are using a KSM 66 version of ashwagandha.Now something to know about ashwagandha, is you
have 2 major types, then you have types that dont tell you what youre getting, which you
should stay away from.
But the two major types are ksm 66 and sensoril: KSM-66 means they only use the roots of the
ashwagandha plant with absolutely no addition of leaves.
Unlike sensoril ashwagandha which is made from both the leaves and roots.
This btw explains why the dose is higher for ksm 66, because there are no leaves, only
the root, so youre getting closer to a 2.5 to 5% withanolides vs 10% or more with sensoril.
But honestly, 10% can be a little too much, when starting off, which some have reported
that switching back to a lower percentage helped them even more.
Switching from sensoril back to ksm 66 that is..
The ksm 66 does not include the leaves of the plant Because there is more clinical data
and research done with the use of the root only.
And obviously that can change, but as for now: ksm 66 has been tested for a longer period
of time and more observation data has been published vs the sensoril.
So its nice to see GOLI using a version that has received more testing.
Some who are proponents of sensoril, like the calming effects it gives them so, you
find some use ksm 66 in the daytime use for stimulating cognitive function and sensoril
at night to help promote restfulness and sleep.
So it depends on preference.
The second thing i noticed is: Goli’s ashwagandha is vegan.
I thought to myself how is that possible, because: KSM-66’s extraction process entails
pre-treating the ashwagandha roots with milk.
Sure enough I found, that the milk-pretreatment step is skipped: making their KSM-66 vegan
and milk-free.
And lastly, lets take a look at their dosage.
Because just as important as the quality of the ashwagandha is, the dose matters too.
Now: you get 300 mg for 2 gummies.
And it says, to have 2 gummies in the morning, and 2 gummies at night, which means we are
at 600 mg’s a day.
Now in my opinion, 600 mgs is a sweet spot when it comes to dosing.
Because what was 600 mg studied in: well: 500–600 mg for 6–12 weeks was studied
to reduce anxiety and lower the likelihood of insomnia in people with stress and anxiety
disorders.
So does it meet that criteria, yes!
300 milligrams of root extract twice daily for supporting male fertility and balancing
testosterone, does it meet that criteria, yes!
300 milligrams, taken two to three times per day for boosting brain function and memory,
does it meet that criteria, Yes!
So yes, Goli has done their research and is providing an adequate dosage to meet the criteria
dosage that were studied in the clinical data, which in some ashwagandha products you dont
find the dosages make sense, but in this product you do.
Now lets talk about 3 cons of the product, and what my thoughts are.
The first one being is: You are getting 4 grams of added sugar per serving.
And i get it, thatd probably taste horrible without the sugar, but Thats about a teaspoon
of sugar per serving, I mean that doesnt seem like a lot, but considering the American heart
association suggesting that you need to have no more than 24 grams of added sugar a day
for women, and 36 for men.
4 grams is a sizeable chunk out of that limit, especially when other products dont use sugar
at all.
The second issue is: I really dont know how much withanolide content am I getting, is
it 2.5%, 5%, it doesnt say.
Usually its the standardized 5% meaning you get the same dose for each serving, but it
would be really helpful if it was mentioned.
This is a big problem im seeing in the market.
Many companies do not list the percentage of withanolides online or on the product label,
which makes it increasingly difficult to determine how effective a product may be.
And remember, its all in the quality and amount Withanolides that are the active components
responsible for the effects you want, the increased libido and stamina, the stress reduction,
the sleep benefits.
So consumers are looking out for these details.
And they arent there.
And lastly number 3: its not really a con, but definitely something you should know is:
they are using a vitamin D2 instead of a vitamin D3.
This is because they have this marketed towards vegan consumers.
Vitamin D2 is made from mushrooms and fortified foods, and vitamin d3 is made from egg yolk,
liver, and oily fish.
So with that said, we know that vitamin D3 is more effective and superior than vitamin
D2 at raising blood levels of calcifediol and working for longer periods of time, just
something you should know of.
Cuz After all, it takes only 5 to 30 minutes of sun exposure a day for your body to make
enough of vitamin d and you shouldnt rely on the gummies to get the full amount you
need, nor replace your vitamin d3 for it either.
Oh and since you stayed tuned till the end, I told you that id give you a tip for getting
more benefits out of your ashwandha.
And that is: using it with black pepper.
While Ashwagandha doesn’t need black pepper to work, the addition of a grind of fresh
black pepper can help your digestive system absorb the Ashwagandha better.
SO In turn, it’s easier for your cells to absorb and less is processed as waste, which
will help you theoretically maximize the benefits you are looking for.
In fact, I left one ashwaganda product that is KSM-66, 5% withanolide, and includes organic
black pepper, in the comments below, so definitely check that one out if youre looking for an
alternative.
Overall guys, the Goli Ashwa Gummies have very impressive reviews across all major retail
platforms.
Different people will have different experiences with the gummies, so it really comes down
to how your body processes the ashwagandha and whether you are consistent in taking it.
For example, some state how they purchased the gummies to calm their anxiety.
While they didn’t notice much difference right away, their sleeping patterns saw improvement
instead.
And some customers said they take it to help their sleep quality, but the gummies ended
up improving their sexual health and libido instead.
So it will largely depend on how your body works with it.
Always consult with your doctor before trying any new supplement and dont forget to leave
me a comment down below if you have any questions.
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