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THORNE - Ashwagandha - Highly Concentrated Shoden
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Every check we ran
Intake method matches the research
Nothing in this listing contradicts how these ingredients were studied (ashwagandha). For example, ashwagandha: daily use over 6–12 weeks in studies; extract concentration matters (root powder ≠ standardized extract). Sources: NIH NCCIH — Ashwagandha, PubMed search: ashwagandha randomized trial.
Each ingredient’s amount is disclosed
The panel gives a per-ingredient amount rather than hiding quantities inside a proprietary blend, so each one can be compared to published research.
UPC independently corroborated
Open Food Facts resolves 693749015543 to "Ashwagandha" (Thorne) — consistent with this listing.
No data yet: Label math could not be verified
What this means: the listing doesn't publish net weight, per-serving dose, servings per container, so the dose claim can't be checked against physics from public data. That's neither a pass nor a strike — but it does mean you're taking the label on faith. Checkable products publish these numbers.
No data yet: Trademark owner candidates are ambiguous
USPTO returned multiple live supplement-related marks with the exact brand wordmark and different registrants. The owner is withheld until the product-to-mark identity is pinned down.
Not found in NIH's DSLD label registry
The NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database has no matching label yet. Ingestion lags the market — recorded as a gap, not a strike.
Brand holds NSF/ANSI 173 certification (brand-level)
Thorne® appears in NSF’s certified-products registry with 10 certified product(s), but we couldn’t confirm this exact listing is among them. Closest listed product: “Thorne® Women's Libido Boost”. Certification covers contents and contaminants — not effectiveness.
180-day review-count history is on file
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 98 on 2026-01-31 to 128 on 2026-07-18 (net +30). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
This item belongs to a catalog variation family
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What the listing promises — claim by claim
Why is this shown?
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical-evidence claim “…testing purest, highest-quality ingredients Clinically Validated Results Modulates the adrenal hormones corti…” | No evidence located We looked for: a named, citable clinical study of this product or formula | No named, citable study of this product or formula was located in public sources. The claim may rest on ingredient-level research rather than a trial of this product. |
| Benefit claim “…Highly Concentrated Shoden - Calming Stress Support for Women & Men - Supports Daytime Energy, M…” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Published research exists for ingredients in this formula — see Related research below. Whether this product’s doses match those studies could not be confirmed. |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
This label vs. the doses studied
Why is this shown?
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwagandha extract (root, leaf) | shaded = doses used in studies (250 mg–600 mg) · bar = this label | 120 mg — below the studied range |
Matching a studied dose does not mean the product works, and missing it does not mean it fails — it shows whether the label and the research are talking about the same amounts. Not a recommendation to take any amount.
Verifiability profile — 2 of 6 public signals
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Identity
| UPC (barcode) — also our record ID | 693749015543 |
| Brand | THORNE |
| Source listing identifier | B0FFQPKH7Z |
| Retailer listing title | THORNE - Ashwagandha - Highly Concentrated Shoden - Calming Stress Sup… show full titleTHORNE - Ashwagandha - Highly Concentrated Shoden - Calming Stress Support for Women & Men - Supports Daytime Energy, Mental Clarity & Optimal Immune Function* - Third-Party Certified - 30 Capsules |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | One Capsule |
| Servings per container | 30 |
| Pack statement | 30 CAPSULES |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwagandha extract (root, leaf) | 120 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“Calming Stress Support” · “an industry-leading 35% withanolide glycosides” · “cleanest manufacturing” · “most comprehensive testing” · “purest, highest-quality ingredients” · “Clinically Validated Results” · “Modulates the adrenal hormones cortisol and DHEA during times of stress*” · “Supports healthy stress management efforts*”
Read by a vision model from 8 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Listed ingredients (as stated on the listing)
Ashwagandha extract (root, leaf) (Withania somnifera) 120 mg *Daily Value (DV) not established. Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Ascorbyl Palmitate.
Ingredient science — NIH references
Ashwagandha — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (204) · botanical; liver-injury case reports exist
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the declared amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
Related research & consistency
ashwagandha — NIH NCCIH — Ashwagandha · PubMed search: ashwagandha randomized trial · WebMD: ashwagandha · ClinicalTrials.gov — 78 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: daily use over 6–12 weeks in studies; extract concentration matters (root powder ≠ standardized extract).
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