W-ferinMax® Ashwagandha Extract
A high-potency ashwagandha extract standardised to 15% total withanolides, including 6% withaferin A, developed for a defined and reproducible phytochemical profile.
Introduction
W-ferinMax® is a trademarked extract of Withania somnifera, commonly known as ashwagandha, a botanical traditionally used in Ayurvedic systems for resilience, vitality and adaptation to stress.
Modern scientific research has focused on the plant’s bioactive compounds, collectively known as withanolides, which are steroidal lactones responsible for many of ashwagandha’s studied physiological effects.
W-ferinMax® is developed as a high-potency, standardised extract, characterised not only for total withanolide content but also for the presence of withaferin A, a well-defined and extensively studied individual withanolide.
Technical Specification
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ingredient Name | W-ferinMax® Ashwagandha Extract |
| Botanical Name | Withania somnifera |
| Common Name | Ashwagandha |
| Plant Part Used | Whole plant |
| Extract Type | Standardised botanical extract |
| Standardisation | ≥15% total withanolides, including ≥6% withaferin A |
| Key Marker Compounds | Total withanolides and withaferin A |
| Test Methods | TLC and HPLC |
| Typical Use | Stress resilience, wellbeing and performance-focused formulations |
Botanical Identity & Standardisation
Botanical raw materials naturally vary due to factors such as growing conditions, harvest timing and processing.
To address this variability, W-ferinMax® is standardised to both total withanolide content and a clearly specified level of withaferin A, supporting batch-to-batch consistency and a reproducible phytochemical profile.
Key Extract Features
- High-potency Withania somnifera extract
- Standardised to ≥15% total withanolides
- Includes ≥6% withaferin A
- Identity supported by TLC and HPLC methods
- Designed for a reproducible phytochemical profile
Withanolides & Withaferin A
Withanolides are a structurally related group of compounds found in ashwagandha. W-ferinMax® is standardised to total withanolides and a defined level of withaferin A.
Why Standardisation Matters
Standardisation to both total withanolides and withaferin A provides a clearer active compound profile compared with lower-specification ashwagandha extracts.
- Defined total withanolide content
- Specified withaferin A level
- Improved batch-to-batch consistency
- Greater transparency compared with loosely characterised extracts
Composition & Analytical Quality
W-ferinMax® is characterised using analytical techniques routinely applied to high-quality botanical extracts intended for food supplement use.
| Parameter | Specification / Typical Result |
|---|---|
| Total Withanolides | ≥15.0% specification; typical result ~16.5% |
| Withaferin A | ≥6.0% specification; typical result ~7.3% |
| Appearance | Brown coloured powder |
| Bulk Density | Consistent bulk density suitable for encapsulation or powder formulations |
| Moisture | Controlled moisture content to support stability |
| Analytical Methods | TLC and HPLC |
Analytical Characterisation & Ingredient Verification
W-ferinMax® is assessed against defined identity, purity and quality parameters to confirm suitability for use in high-quality supplement formulations.
Identity Confirmation
Botanical identity is confirmed using thin-layer chromatography and HPLC. These techniques verify that the characteristic withanolide compounds present correspond to those expected for Withania somnifera.
Active Compound Verification
HPLC analysis demonstrates multiple distinct peaks corresponding to individual withanolides, including withaferin A and withanolide IV, with retention times consistent with reference standards.
Consistency, Purity & Safety Parameters
Chromatographic analysis produces a characteristic chemical fingerprint for W-ferinMax®. Across repeated analyses, major withanolide peaks appear at consistent retention times with stable relative intensity, indicating a controlled extraction process and repeatable composition from batch to batch.
- Moisture content within defined limits
- Residual solvents, including methanol and hexane, maintained below established thresholds
- Heavy metals including lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium within acceptable limits
- Microbiological quality assessed with absence of pathogenic organisms
Together, these measures confirm that W-ferinMax® meets defined quality specifications appropriate for food supplement use.
Human Research Context
Ashwagandha extracts standardised to withanolides have been widely investigated in human clinical research.
Studies have explored outcomes related to stress and perceived wellbeing, sleep quality, physical performance and recovery, hormonal and endocrine markers, and cognitive or mental performance markers.
Withaferin A has also been the subject of extensive mechanistic and translational research, contributing to interest in extracts that clearly define and quantify this compound.
Safety & Tolerability
Human clinical studies and long-standing traditional use indicate that ashwagandha extracts are generally well tolerated when consumed by healthy adults at commonly studied intake levels.
- Reported adverse effects are typically mild and infrequent
- Gastrointestinal discomfort is among the more commonly reported effects
- No serious safety concerns have been consistently identified in the published literature when used appropriately
Evidence-Led Use Context
Based on human research on comparable ashwagandha extracts, W-ferinMax® is commonly discussed in relation to stress resilience, wellbeing, sleep quality, physical performance and hormonal marker research.
These potential benefits are influenced by overall lifestyle, diet and individual context.
Typical Use Context
W-ferinMax® is formulated as a high-potency ashwagandha extract, delivering a defined withanolide and withaferin A profile at lower serving sizes compared with conventional low-strength extracts.
Formulation Context
W-ferinMax® is suited to formulations focused on ashwagandha, defined withanolide content, withaferin A standardisation and high-potency botanical extract delivery.
Summary
W-ferinMax® is a high-potency, standardised Withania somnifera extract characterised by 15% total withanolides, including a clearly specified 6% withaferin A.
Analytical characterisation confirms identity, consistency, purity and suitability for food supplement use.
With its defined withanolide profile and alignment with a substantial body of human research on ashwagandha, W-ferinMax® represents a modern, evidence-led botanical ingredient for applications focused on stress resilience, wellbeing and performance support.
W-ferinMax® Ashwagandha Extract Capsules
A single-ingredient formulation using W-ferinMax® ashwagandha extract, standardised to 15% total withanolides including 6% withaferin A.
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