Every ingredient 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.
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NOW Foods Ashwagandha Extract 450 mg Vegan, Kosher, Non-GMO
Exact product checkedGTIN 00733739106445 · checked 2026-07-26
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Panel, decoded
What the label discloses
2listed rows
2separately quantified
0combined blend totals
The listing-image panel publishes an amount for each of its 2 listed rows. That supports ingredient-by-ingredient review; it does not verify the contents.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwagandha Extract (Withania somnifera) (Root and Leaf) | 450 mg | — | |
| Total Withanolides | 11 mg | — |
FDA rules (21 CFR 101.36) require the amount of each dietary ingredient per serving unless hidden in a listed “proprietary blend” (legal, but a transparency yellow flag). A label stating no amount at all is non-compliant — a checkable red flag. This panel states amounts; the open question is whether those listed amounts are independently verified and how they compare with relevant research.
vision:google/gemini-flash-1.5 Amounts are shown as listed panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
Confirmed evidence
What checked out2
These checks found support in the public record. They confirm specific facts, not the product as a whole.
Confirmed
The review count moved gradually, not in one burst
Written reviews rose from 41 to 59 between February 23 and July 9, 2026. The largest rise inside any single 30-day window was about 5, so the count moved in steps rather than in one burst.
Documented concerns
What needs caution0
These are documented contradictions or claims that need more evidence. They are separate from missing data.
No contradictions or product-specific cautions were found at this check depth.
Unresolved public record
What is still missing7
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
The listing doesn't publish enough to check the math
The saved listing evidence does not establish net weight, unit count, per-serving dose, servings per container, so the dose claim cannot yet be checked against serving arithmetic. This is a neutral evidence gap, not a pass or strike.
Research context is available for the listed ingredients
Published sources describe how ashwagandha have been studied. This is ingredient context only; the record does not establish that this product delivers the studied dose or outcome. Sources: NIH NCCIH — Ashwagandha, PubMed search: ashwagandha randomized trial.
Public label filing not saved
We have not found a public label filing for this exact product. That is a gap in our records, not evidence that no filing exists.
This item belongs to a catalog variation family
The paid catalog links this exact item to a parent listing. Review counts on public product pages may be shared across sizes, flavors, or other variants, so the count history is listing context — not evidence that reviewers received or tested this exact variant.
180-day review-count history is on file
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 40 on 2026-02-11 to 59 on 2026-07-09 (net +19). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
Brand ownership record not saved
This record does not hold an exact, supplement-class public ownership record for the brand. That is a LookCloser coverage gap, not evidence that the brand has no owner or that the product is improper.
UPC valid, no independent record
Check digit passes; no third-party database record found yet. Coverage gaps are common — not a strike.
What to ask and check
What would settle the open questions
Why is this shown?
Everything we couldn’t verify is something a person can still ask about. Rather than leave gaps sitting as dead ends, we turn each one into a specific question — the exact document, citation, or number that would settle it — plus the things you can confirm yourself with the bottle in your hand.
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What the listing promises — claim by claim
Why is this shown?
A listing’s promises are the reason people buy. Each one gets its own row: what was promised, what evidence would settle it, and what we could actually find. We never call a claim false — only whether proof proportionate to it exists on the public record.
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing claim “…Certifications/classifications: Non-GMO, kosher, dairy free, egg free, nut free, soy free, vegan/vegetarian, made without gluten GMP quality assured: NPA A-rated GMP cer” | Partly supported We looked for: the facility registration or certificate behind the claim | “GMP-certified” describes factory processes, not what is in the bottle. The claim does not name a certifier or public register that a shopper can check. |
| Benefit claim “…Free radical scavenger/Immune system support: Preliminary data suggest that Ashwagandha supports a healthy immune system.…” | 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. 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?
An ingredient can be well-studied at one amount and barely studied at the amount in your bottle. This lines the label up against the doses researchers actually used. It answers ‘are these the same numbers?’ — never ‘should you take this?’
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwagandha Extract (Withania somnifera) (Ro | shaded = doses used in studies (250 mg–600 mg) · bar = this label | 450 mg — within 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
✓ UPC / GTIN published✓ Supplement Facts visible in photos· Per-serving dose established — not published· Found in NIH's label catalog (DSLD) — not published· Brand's own store found — not published· Third-party lab named or registry-certified — not published
What this listing gives the public to check. Publishing these signals doesn't prove quality — but withholding them means claims can only be taken on faith.
Identity
| UPC (barcode) — also our record ID | 733739106445 — via source listing UPC |
| Brand | NOW Foods |
| Source listing identifier | B0DZ7MF392 |
| Retailer listing title | NOW Foods Ashwagandha Extract 450 mg Vegan, Kosher, Non-GMO - 240 Veg … show full titleNOW Foods Ashwagandha Extract 450 mg Vegan, Kosher, Non-GMO - 240 Veg Capsules, |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 1 Veg Capsule |
| Badges printed on pack | Non-GMO, K, GMP ASSURED, GMP CERTIFICATION, Intertek |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwagandha Extract (Withania somnifera) (Root and Leaf) | 450 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Withanolides | 11 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“Ayurvedic Adaptogen*” · “Free Radical Scavenger*” · “Immune System Support*” · “Family owned since 1968.” · “Daily Value not established.” · “*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose,” · “Natural color variation may occur in this product.” · “This bottle is made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin.”
Read by a vision model from 8 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Where it sells
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| Retailer listing ↗ | $25.50 checked Jul 26, 2026 — varies by variant/session; price history pending |
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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 listed 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).
These notes state where label numbers and marketing framing sit relative to published research — documentation for your own judgment, not medical advice. LookCloser does not advise for or against taking any supplement.
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