Doctor’s Best Ashwagandha Featuring Sensoril® is a scientifically validated preparation of the renowned Ayurvedic super plant Withania somnifera. Sensoril® is a clinically proven Ashwagandha extract, produced without using chemical solvents and contains a complete profile of bioactive withanolide glycosides. Sensoril® was evaluated for its effects on memory and other cognitive functions such as cognitive processing speed, attention/working memory, memory and psychomotor speed (8 week trial). Social cognition and emotional status were also evaluated. Those taking Sensoril® showed significantly greater improvements over the placebo in multiple cognitive tests, suggesting benefits for forgetfulness and mental focus. Ashwagandha is among the most highly prized plants in the Ayurvedic system. It is generally considered Rasayana, a substance able to influence life forces towards a healthy balance and an integrated relationship with the environment. In the West it is known as an adaptogen that is able to enhance the individual’s healthy reaction to mental or physical challenges. Adaptogens help strengthen the body’s response to stress and enhance its ability to cope with anxiety and fight fatigue because of their unique ability to “adapt” their function according to your body’s specific needs. Modern research has validated Ashwagandha use in promoting healthy sleep (from Latin somnifera is for“sleep-inducing”), in supporting our ability to handle and recover from stress, and enhancing immune function. Much of Ashwagandha’s beneficial activity has been credited to substances known as withanolides. Sensoril® is an extract standardized to contain a minimum of 10% withanolide glycosides, ensuring a potency far superior to the whole plant. Additional active constituents could include choline, beta-sitosterol, somniferine (thought to contribute to the plant’s sleep-enhancing properties), withanine and other alkaloids, scopoletin, chlorogenic acid, tannins, and flavonoids.
