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Pure Encapsulations Ashwagandha - 500 mg Ashwagandha Extract
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Every check we ran
Intake method matches the research
Nothing in this listing contradicts how these ingredients were studied (ashwagandha, prebiotic fiber). 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.
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.
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.
FDA recall appears in this brand's history
Brand-level context only, not a finding about this product. Pure Encapsulations, Inc. recalled a different or not-exactly-bound product on 2017-11-17: “Product contains undeclared sulfites.” (status: Terminated). The recalled product was: “Pure Encapsulations Systemic Enzyme Complex DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 180 CAPSULES UPC: 7 66298 00862 2” — not necessarily the product on this page. Verify at FDA’s recall database.
Barcode record is too sparse to confirm identity
Open Food Facts resolves 766298006130 to "Ashwaganda" (Vitamin Shoppe), but that record lacks enough exact brand/product detail to confirm or contradict this listing.
180-day review-count history is on file
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 153 on 2026-01-28 to 179 on 2026-07-12 (net +26). 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
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.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
Why is this shown?
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Benefit claim “…mg Ashwagandha Extract - Metabolism & Stress Support - Immune Support* - GMO Free & Vegan - 60 Ca…” | 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 (Withania somnifera) extract (ro | shaded = doses used in studies (250 mg–600 mg) · bar = this label | 500 mg — within the studied range |
| prebiotic fiber (inulin-type) | Studies typically use 3 g–10 g. This product’s amount could not be read from public sources, so no comparison is possible. | |
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 | 766298006130 |
| Brand | Pure Encapsulations |
| Source listing identifier | B0058HX8WM |
| Retailer listing title | Pure Encapsulations Ashwagandha - 500 mg Ashwagandha Extract - Metabol… show full titlePure Encapsulations Ashwagandha - 500 mg Ashwagandha Extract - Metabolism & Stress Support - Immune Support* - GMO Free & Vegan - 60 Capsules |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 1 capsule |
| Servings per container | 60 |
| Badges printed on pack | Gluten-free, Non-GMO, Hypoallergenic, GMO, VEG, V, GMO†, Gluten-Free |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract (root) (standardize | 500 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“Support for occasional stress” · “Daily value (DV) not established” · “This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, tre” · “Helps moderate occasional stress*” · “Supports cardiovascular and immune function*” · “Supports memory and brain health*” · “Goodness encapsulated” · “Our line of supplements are FREE FROM:”
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)
Each serving size (1 vegetarian capsule) contains: KSM-66 Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract (root) 500 mg. Other ingredients: Hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose), vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water).
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).
prebiotic fiber (inulin-type) — NIH ODS — Fiber overview (MVMS context) · PubMed search: inulin prebiotic randomized trial · WebMD search: inulin · ClinicalTrials.gov — 22 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: daily use; effects build over weeks as gut flora shift.
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