Basics: short version, verdict first People Molecules Peptides Biomarkers Studies Stem Cells Editorial Methodology
Layer 1 · Decision
← All products
Nootropics Depot

Shoden Ashwagandha Extract Capsules

Adaptogen · Capsule · 30 servings

Label snapshot

What the label says

What the product contains and what one serving costs, according to our catalog. Label amounts are not personal dose recommendations.

Extract per serving
Ashwagandha 120 mg
Form
Capsule
List price (catalog, USD)
$19.99
Price per serving
$0.67List price divided by servings per container. A per-day cost only if the label serving is once daily.
Full label record: servings, testing, ingredients
Servings per container
30
Catalog monthly estimate
$19.99
Testing disclosure
Brand lists third-party testing and a public certificate of analysis (CoA)Status as recorded in the catalog from brand materials; not independently verified by NO1GEVITY.

Ingredients as listed

IngredientAmount per serving
Ashwagandha120 mg

What to check on the label

  • The extract name and plant part on the label. Extracts are not interchangeable milligram for milligram.
  • The withanolide percentage, if stated.
  • Whether the label gives per-capsule or per-day amounts.

Amounts are per label serving as recorded in the catalog and are not a recommendation. Testing status reflects what the brand lists. Nothing here is medical advice.

Editorial score and research-dose calculations

These calculations describe our scoring method. They are not a recommended dose or proof of benefit from this product.

5.4/10
Overall score
#8 / 9 in Adaptogen

Public lab certificate, tested by independent lab.

Read the full evidence vault
Add to compareVisit brand site →
Tier 4
Ingredient RCT (different dose)
The ingredient was tested in an RCT but at a different dose, or only in animals.
How we scored this product Show the full breakdown
Dose vs. studies (50%) Why 4.4 of 10. Primary ingredient is Ashwagandha (evidence grade B). It delivers only 120 mg, 40% of the studied range low edge (300 mg). Under-dosed. Read the rule → 4.4
Transparency (20%) Why 9.0 of 10. Earned points for public certificate of analysis and independent third-party testing and all doses disclosed. Read the rule → 9.0
Value (10%) Why 5.4 of 10. One day at the trial dose costs about $3.33. That is one of the pricier options in the catalog (248 of 313 by cost per effective day). Read the rule → 5.4
Formulation (10%) Why 5.0 of 10. No published absorption advantage or disadvantage on file. The default of 5 is not a criticism. Read the rule → 5.0 Default. No absorption data on file.
Safety (5%) Why 8.5 of 10. Baseline 5.0. Third-party testing adds 2.0. Public lab certificate adds 1.5. NSF, USP or Informed Choice certification adds 1.5. Active safety signal subtracts 3.0. Read the rule → 8.5
Community sentiment (5%) Why 9.4 of 10. No external reviews found, so community sentiment defaults to neutral. Community never counts as clinical evidence. Read the rule → 9.4
Composite How this 5.4 is built. 0.50 × 4.4 + 0.20 × 9.0 + 0.10 × 5.4 + 0.10 × 5.0 + 0.05 × 8.5 + 0.05 × 9.4 = 5.4 out of 10. Safety caps applied after. 5.4
5.4 composite
Dose vs. studies50%4.4
Transparency20%9.0
Value10%5.4
Formulation10%5.0
Safety5%8.5
Community5%9.4

Evidence gates dose: the evidence grade sets the ceiling, and the dose decides how much of that ceiling the product reaches. Value = inverse of price-per-trial-dose-day. Community = mean sentiment of external reviews. Safety caps applied after weighting.

This score is our editorial judgment, not a scientific standard. We combine published evidence, dose, price, transparency, and consumer signals into one composite: this is our method, not a peer-reviewed clinical rating. A higher score means a product does better on the factors we weight, not that it is medically proven to work.

Read the full method →

Editorial verdict

Quick verdict

5.4 / 10
Best for
Public lab certificate, Budget-friendly
Avoid if
Only 40% of trial dose
Full-dose status
40% of trial dose
Price/month
$20
COA status
Public
Biggest caveat
Dose-evidence score of 4.4 is below average for the site.
Nearest alternatives
Catalog snapshot. Check linked sources for current price, label and batch-specific testing.
Price verification
Current price: $19.99
Last price check: Sep 01, 2026
Add to compareVisit brand site →
Layer 2 · Context
In plain language

Why this scored this way

This Nootropics Depot Shoden Ashwagandha Extract Capsules scores 5.9, making it below the site average. It delivers 120mg of Ashwagandha, 40% of the studied range low edge (300mg) with grade B evidence (promising human data, not yet comprehensive). Transparency is a clear strength (score: 9.0), with third-party testing and a public lab certificate. At $3.33/day it's among the more expensive options in Adaptogen.

What drives the score up

  • Quality transparency of 9.0: tested by independent lab with a public lab certificate.
  • Community score of 9.4 with positive consumer feedback.

What drags it down

  • Dose-evidence score of 4.4 is below average for the site.
  • Overall dose is only 40% of the trial dose across ingredients.
  • Ashwagandha (120.0mg is 20% of the 600mg trial dose) is significantly under-dosed.
  • At $3.33/day it's on the expensive side.

Why you'd choose it

  • You want Ashwagandha from a Nootropics Depot product.
  • You prioritise tested by independent lab products with public lab certificates.

Why you might skip it

  • You need a full trial dose of ashwagandha (this product under-doses it).
  • You want a cheaper option (this is $3.33/day).
  • You want a product that hits the full trial dose (this is at 40%).
Question 1

Does the molecule work?

The science behind each active ingredient, independent of which brand sells it.

Ashwagandha

The best-studied adaptogen for stress and sleep.

2 landmark RCTs · US: Dietary supplement · EU: Food supplement (novel status in some countries)
Question 2

Is this bottle good?

The specific product: dose, price, transparency, and what buyers report.

Dose vs research
40% of trial dose
Well below the trial dose
Cost at trial dose
$3.33/day at trial dose
What one effective daily dose actually costs
Transparency
9.0/10 · Public lab certificate (quality: not assessed)
Independent batch testing confirmed
Consumer signals
1,521 reviews across platforms · 4.7/5 · high confidence
Operational signal only, never used as clinical evidence
Question 3

What's the catch?

Safety flags, transparency gaps, dosing concerns, and recurring buyer complaints.

!
Review advised
ashwagandha: thyroid medication interaction
Safety flag
ashwagandha: thyroid medication interaction
Dose or interaction risk detected. See ingredient page for details.
Underdosed
Dose at 40% of trial dose
Below 50% of the dose used in published clinical trials.
Buyer complaints
Trustpilot: A few complaints of inconsistent effects on this specific extract; Amazon: Some report it 'crapped out' after initial benefit period
Recurring themes from consumer review platforms.
Plain English

What’s inside

The main ingredients of this product, in plain language.

Ashwagandha120 mgEvidence B

The best-studied adaptogen for stress and sleep.

Read about Ashwagandha →
Layer 3 · Evidence vault

Product data & verification

Hard numbers and independently checked status. Expand each block for its source.

The numbers

Price
$20
per bottle · 30 servings
Dose vs. research
Below trial dose 40%
of published effective dose
$ / day at studied dose
$3.33
what one effective daily dose costs
$ / g active
$5.55
per gram of active substance
Independently checked

Data verification

COA status
Public
Evidence grade
B
Per-ingredient breakdown
BAshwagandha

All product data is checked against original sources. Prices, doses, and testing status are updated when product pages change. Evidence grades are reviewed when new human RCTs are published. Read how we verify.

What's inside

Ingredient
Dose in this product
Trial dose
Evidence
120 mg 20% of trial dose
600 mg
4.7 /5
High confidence Strong value signal
1,521 reviews across 4 platforms (4 sources)
Source diversity: 92%
AmazonRedditTrustpilotiHerb
PraiseHigh-quality, well-tested productsReliable shipping and service
ComplaintsA few complaints of inconsistent effects on this specific extractSome report it 'crapped out' after initial benefit period
Last checked: 2026-08-20

Consumer signals

4.7 out of 5 across 1,521 verified reviews on 4 platforms.

High confidence

Consumer sentiment compiled from 4 public sources.

Trustpilot

1,521 reviews · 4.7/5 · positive sentiment

PraiseHigh-quality, well-tested productsReliable shipping and service
Complaints

A few complaints of inconsistent effects on this specific extract

Themes

Nootropics Depot has an excellent overall Trustpilot rating (4.7/5 from 1,500+ reviews) for quality and service.

Compiled from Trustpilot listing located during research; verified at build time.

Amazon

mixed sentiment

PraiseImproves sleep quality for many usersHigh 35% withanolide standardization
ComplaintsSome report it 'crapped out' after initial benefit period
Themes

Amazon reviewers like the sleep-supporting effects initially but some report diminishing returns over time.

Compiled from Amazon listing located during research; verified at build time.

iHerb

positive sentiment

Praise

Backed by clinical studies showing improved energy/mood scores

Most potent ashwagandha extract tested by the brand
ComplaintsNot sold on iHerb
Themes

Not carried on iHerb; brand cites clinical data showing measurable energy and mood improvements.

Compiled from iHerb listing located during research; verified at build time.

Reddit

mixed sentiment

Praise

Many describe strong, noticeable effects ('Shoden is just WOW')

ComplaintsSome had negative experiences ('worst thing I've tried')
Themes

r/NootropicsDepot shows polarized reactions: some call it their best purchase, others report it as their worst experience.

Compiled from Reddit listing located during research; verified at build time.

These are consumer sentiment signals. They do not measure whether the product actually works. See our evidence section for that.

What others say (unverified)

No external reviews aggregated yet for this product.

Layer 3 · Evidence vault

Evidence, claims & regulation

Published evidence, claim checks, regulatory status and what could not be verified.

Evidence

Research behind this product

The studies that established the trial dose and evidence grade for each active ingredient in this product. Click through to read the original paper.

AshwagandhaChandrasekhar et al. 2012
AshwagandhaGopukumar et al. 2021 (cognition in stressed adults)
Important to know
AshwagandhaNot for pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, or with sedatives. Effects on TSH can complicate thyroid conditions.

Editorial notes

High-potency 35%-withanolide Shoden extract at a low 120mg dose reflecting its concentration; NTD also separately sells KSM-66 (300mg, root-only, milk-extracted) as an alternative form, giving genuine product choice rather than one-size-fits-all branding.

Go deeper

Where this sits

Actives inside
Ashwagandha
Category
See all in Adaptogen →
Brand
Nootropics Depot profile →
Add to compare Visit brand site →
Brand owners

Spot an error?

If you are the manufacturer or brand owner of Shoden Ashwagandha Extract Capsules and believe any data on this page is incorrect (wrong dose, wrong ingredient, wrong price, missing certification, outdated status), you can request a correction.

We review every request, verify it against primary sources, and publish any accepted change with a dated note. Corrections from brand owners are treated the same as corrections from anyone else: verified before they move.

Request a correction →
Same shelf

Similar products

All Adaptogen →

The next highest-scoring products in Adaptogen, same scoring method, same rules.

DoNotAge
SureSleep
Adaptogen
Ingredients listed
4 ingredients listedlargest listed: L-Tryptophan 1,000 mg
Price per serving
$1.50$45.00 · 30 servings
Testing
3rd-party listed · public lab certificate

Elemental vs compound: check label

Status as recorded in the catalog from brand materials; not independently verified by NO1GEVITY.

Score & research context 7.7/10

Editorial score, not proof that this product works. Research-dose calculations are not dosing advice.

100%
of trial dose
$1.73
per research-dose day, not label serving
0Trial dose2×
Catalog price · Confirm current price with donotage.org
Double Wood Supplements
KSM-66 Ashwagandha Supplement
Adaptogen
Extract per serving
Ashwagandha 600 mgCapsule · 60 servings
Price per serving
$0.33$19.95 · 60 servings
Testing
3rd-party listed · public lab certificate

Status as recorded in the catalog from brand materials; not independently verified by NO1GEVITY.

Score & research context 7.2/10

Editorial score, not proof that this product works. Research-dose calculations are not dosing advice.

100%
of trial dose
$0.33
per research-dose day, not label serving
0Trial dose2×
Catalog price · Confirm current price with doublewoodsupplements.com
Adaptogen
Extract per serving
Ashwagandha 300 mgCapsule · 90 servings
Price per serving
$0.22$19.99 · 90 servings
Testing
3rd-party listed · public lab certificate

Status as recorded in the catalog from brand materials; not independently verified by NO1GEVITY.

Score & research context 7.2/10

Editorial score, not proof that this product works. Research-dose calculations are not dosing advice.

100%
of trial dose
$0.44
per research-dose day, not label serving
0Trial dose2×
Catalog price · Confirm current price with nootropicsdepot.com
Same maker

Other products from Nootropics Depot

Brand profile →
NAD+ booster
Precursor per serving
NMN 250 mgCapsule · 90 servings
Price per serving
$0.56$49.99 · 90 servings
Testing
3rd-party listed · public lab certificate

Status as recorded in the catalog from brand materials; not independently verified by NO1GEVITY.

Score & research context 8.1/10

Editorial score, not proof that this product works. Research-dose calculations are not dosing advice.

100%
of trial dose
$1.11
per research-dose day, not label serving
0Trial dose2×
Catalog price · Confirm current price with nootropicsdepot.com
NAD+ booster
Precursor per serving
NR 300 mgCapsule · 30 servings
Price per serving
$1.17$34.99 · 30 servings
Testing
3rd-party listed · public lab certificate

Status as recorded in the catalog from brand materials; not independently verified by NO1GEVITY.

Score & research context 8.0/10

Editorial score, not proof that this product works. Research-dose calculations are not dosing advice.

100%
of trial dose
$1.17
per research-dose day, not label serving
0Trial dose2×
Catalog price · Confirm current price with nootropicsdepot.com
Sirtuin activator
Active per serving
Quercetin 500 mgTablet · 120 servings
Price per serving
$0.15$17.99 · 120 servings
Testing
3rd-party listed · public lab certificate

Status as recorded in the catalog from brand materials; not independently verified by NO1GEVITY.

Score & research context 7.8/10

Editorial score, not proof that this product works. Research-dose calculations are not dosing advice.

100%
of trial dose
$0.15
per research-dose day, not label serving
0Trial dose2×
Catalog price · Confirm current price with nootropicsdepot.com
Cognition
Active per serving
Bacopa Monnieri 300 mgCapsule · 120 servings
Price per serving
$0.25$29.99 · 120 servings
Testing
3rd-party listed · public lab certificate

Status as recorded in the catalog from brand materials; not independently verified by NO1GEVITY.

Score & research context 7.8/10

Editorial score, not proof that this product works. Research-dose calculations are not dosing advice.

100%
of trial dose
$0.25
per research-dose day, not label serving
0Trial dose2×
Catalog price · Confirm current price with nootropicsdepot.com
Nootropics Depot
Cognizin Citicoline Capsules
Cognition
Active per serving
Citicoline 250 mgCapsule · 60 servings
Price per serving
$0.50$29.99 · 60 servings
Testing
3rd-party listed · public lab certificate

Status as recorded in the catalog from brand materials; not independently verified by NO1GEVITY.

Score & research context 7.7/10

Editorial score, not proof that this product works. Research-dose calculations are not dosing advice.

100%
of trial dose
$0.50
per research-dose day, not label serving
0Trial dose2×
Catalog price · Confirm current price with nootropicsdepot.com