There is no recommended daily amount of ashwagandha. In an ashwagandha supplement, it is important that there is enough of the active compound, withanolide, per dose. You can easily check this by looking for the KSM-66® quality mark. KSM-66® represents a high-quality ashwagandha extract where the full spectrum of active compounds from the root is extracted. The patented KSM-66® extract is derived from organically grown ashwagandha and contains a guaranteed 15 mg of withanolide per capsule. For most ashwagandha supplements, one to two capsules per day are sufficient.
In addition to the active compound withanolide, the leaves of the ashwagandha herb also contain another compound: withaferin A. However, you would rather not ingest this compound as it does not have a positive effect on the body and can even negatively affect the efficacy of withanolide. So be sure to check this when choosing an ashwagandha supplement.
