{"product_id":"ashwagandha-capsules","title":"Ashwagandha Capsules Ability To Stimulate The Thyroid And Help It Work Optimally, Effective For Both Overactive And Underactive Thyroid Disorders","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-tab\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"product-overview\" class=\"product-details-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFermented Ashwagandha—Supports Mental Focus, Clarity, Mood and Boosts Energy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e†\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a Full-Spectrum Fermented Ashwagandha Blend, Organic Fermented Warming Botanical Blend and an Organic Fermented Bitter Botanical Blend, Ancient Apothecary Fermented Ashwagandha features two forms of clinically studied ashwagandha and is specially formulated to support mental focus and clarity, a healthy mood and to boost energy.\u003cb\u003e†\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Sets Ancient Apothecary Herbals Apart? Live Fermentation, Essential Oils Infusion, Organic Herbs \u0026amp; Spices, and a delivery system of Warming Botanicals and Digestive Bitters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAncient Apothecary Fermented Herbs are powered by fermentation—our own proprietary, patent-pending, dual-stage, live fermentation process.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is fermentation and why is it important? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFermentation is an ancient process used to break down food into more absorbable components. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHere are some key benefits of fermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFermentation pre-digests nutrients and beneficial compounds into more accessible and bioavailable forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn some instances, fermentation can actually make certain foods more edible and more digestible, such as roots, leaves, nuts, tubers, seeds and grains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFermentation can increase the presence of probiotics in the food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach Ancient Apothecary Herbal formula is infused with Organic Essential Oils and CO2 extracts. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-tab\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"health-benefits\" class=\"product-details-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Power of Essential Oils\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEssential oils are often referred to as the “life blood” of plants and trees. They are the concentrated oils of herbs, plants and trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor example, it takes approximately 3,000 lemons to make one kilo of lemon essential oil, while one 15mL bottom of lemon essential oil takes about 75 lemons! To go deeper, there are nearly 300 drops in a 15mL bottle, so 1 drop of lemon essential oil is made by using ¼ of a whole lemon!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLikewise, 150 pounds of lavender is necessary for just one pound of pure lavender essential oil, while one 15mL bottle of lavender oil requires 27 square feet of lavender plants. With approximately 300 drops of lavender oil in a 15mL bottle, one drop equals nearly .09 square feet of lavender plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe bottom line: here’s a whole lot of beneficial plant life in essential oils. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese precious oils can be distilled or extracted using CO2 and bottled, and when steam distilled, essential oils keep the “frequency” that they had when they resided in the plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdditionally, essential oils provide lipo-soluble fractions of plants. Since plants contain both water- and fat-soluble active compounds, we believe it is important to consume a full spectrum of beneficial compounds. Fats and oils are beneficial for the effective delivery of key antioxidant compounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTherefore, essential oils infused into herbal formulas can help serve as a delivery system for botanicals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHere’s the takeaway: Essential oils are some of Nature’s wonders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThat’s why you’ll find essential oils in each and every Ancient Apothecary Fermented Herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Importance of Organic Herbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s no secret that in conventionally grown foods and herbs, farmers often use a variety of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides synthetic fertilizers and many other \"processing agents\" which often remain in and on the food or herbs. Even washing these foods or herbs can’t get many of these off the produce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhy? Because nearly 20 percent of the 17,000 (or more) pesticides in use today are known as systemic pesticides—those which reside inside the plant via its root system and have permeated the plant. That’s means they’re \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eeverywhere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e within the plants themselves and can’t be washed off. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo try to avoid these chemicals in and on our food, many people choose to go organic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThat reason alone is enough to make going organic is all the rage these days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut another important benefit of organic food and herbs is that, because they’re grown organically, these plants are able to produce their own natural defenses against pests.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs a result, these plants can have some of the very compounds and natural defenses that we can and often should include in our diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThat’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhy you’ll find these health-supporting organic herbs in each and every Ancient Apothecary Fermented Herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLUS, each Ancient Apothecary Herbal formula features an Organic Fermented Warming Botanical Blend of black pepper, ginger, long pepper and sprouted cumin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn Ayurveda, black pepper, long pepper and ginger are tied to the Sanskrit word\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etrikatu\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning three spices or three peppers. Trikatu is an Ayurvedic blend of the fruits of black pepper, long pepper and the rhizomes of ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach Ancient Apothecary Fermented Herbal formula also\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ean Organic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFermented Bitter Botanical Blend of milk thistle, dandelion and peppermint.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBitter botanicals or \"bitters\" are historically regarded as beneficial.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombining organic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efermented botanicals, whole organic herbs and spices, hot water herbal extracts and lipo-soluble fractions, Ancient Apothecary Fermented Herbal formulas\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeature\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea full-spectrum infusion of the best that Nature has to offer!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Importance of Cortisol-DHEA Balance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBalance is good, especially when it comes to life, diet, emotions, relationships, and even hormones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThat goes for the hormones cortisol and DHEA (sometimes referred to as the “mother of all hormones”), too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTypically, a lovely balance between the hormones cortisol and DHEA is maintained in a person’s younger years. But just as other things can change as the years progress, the balance can become an imbalance because, as we age, DHEA levels naturally decline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn fact, generally DHEA levels peak around age 25, and then decline at about 2% per year after that due to the natural aging process,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso that can mean there can be up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea 50% decline\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom age 25 to 50, followed by a further decline by age 75. However, stress, an unhealthy body, sugar intake, nicotine, excess caffeine and alcohol can also take their toll on DHEA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen DHEA is diminished, cortisol’s actions aren’t kept in check and can lead to stress-related issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCortisol is often referred to as a primary “stress hormone,” but it shouldn’t necessarily be villainized, since it functions as an important hormone in the body. It’s secreted by the adrenal glands and plays a normal role in proper glucose metabolism, blood pressure regulation, immune function and the body’s natural inflammatory response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTruth is, small increases of cortisol can give a quick burst of energy during life or death situations, boost memory functions and immunity, lower pain sensitivity and help the body maintain homeostasis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHowever, too much and prolonged levels of cortisol in the bloodstream—such as when chronic stress is in play—can negatively affect cognitive performance, thyroid function, lead to blood sugar imbalance, adversely affect muscle tissue and bone density, blood pressure, immunity, and weight..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDHEA, which is also an adrenal hormone, can balance the action of excess cortisol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-tab\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003eNutrition \u0026amp; Ingredients\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"nutrition-and-ingredients\" class=\"product-details-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAshwagandha Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAshwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that helps the body adapt to fight the effects of stress, including the stress hormone cortisol, which has been implicated in numerous issues.\u003c\/span\u003e†\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e In fact,in studies, ashwagandha has been shown to tame over-the-top cortisol levels significantly.\u003c\/span\u003e†\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Not only were cortisol levels brought into balance, but other benefits included increased energy, better sleep, less fatigue, healthy blood sugar levels (already in the normal range) and healthy lipid profiles.\u003c\/span\u003e†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSimultaneously, ashwagandha has been able to help bolster DHEA levels to balance cortisol\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eout.† As an added bonus, ashwagandha has positive effects on overall body health.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAshwagandha has also been used by Ayurvedic practitioners for thousands of years and features flavonoids and steroidal lactones called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ewithanolides\u003c\/em\u003e. Withanolides are believed to help support a healthy response to stress, to bolster mental and mood outlook, immunity and energy levels.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ashwagandha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Ancient Apothecary Fermented Ashwagandha\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etwo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforms\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof clinically studied ashwagandha—ashwagandha root extract (5% withanolides) AND ashwagandha (root and leaf, 10% withanolides).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a look:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinically Studied Ashwagandha root extract (5% withanolides) Benefits include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSupport a healthy response to stress and the stress hormone cortisol†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSupport healthy cognition†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIncrease muscle strength, endurance, and athletic performance†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eImprove sexual function and libido in both men and women†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIncrease testosterone levels significantly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(in men)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBalance the hormones and boost health of men and women†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSupport healthy immune system function†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSupport a healthy weight†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSupport a healthy outlook†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAshwagandha Extract (root and leaf, 10% withanolides) Benefits include the following in these categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eStress:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps the body cope with stress†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes a calming, relaxing state of mind†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps increase resistance to stress, tension, and irritability†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to reduce physical, emotional, and mental stress and fatigue†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps promote a positive outlook†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to alleviate the effects of stress and tension†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances feelings of emotional well-being†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnergy:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosts energy and reduces fatigue†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps sustain energy levels†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eMental Cognition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHelps enhance focus and mental stamina\u003c\/span\u003e†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps promote mental clarity and concentration†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleep:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps promote restful sleep†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces stress to help promote more restful sleep†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Fermented Warming Botanical Blend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PLUS the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Fermented Botanical Blend, Ancient Apothecary Fermented Ashwaganda\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etwo forms of clinically studied ashwagandha\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to support mental focus and clarity, while promoting a healthy mood and boosting energy.†\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-tab\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"how-to-use\" class=\"product-details-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo Use: \u003c\/b\u003eAdults take 3 capsules daily with 8 ounces of water or your favorite beverage. 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