KSM-66 Ashwagandha: 5 bewezen voordelen voor stress, rust & focus

KSM-66 Ashwagandha: 5 Proven Benefits for Stress, Calmness & Focus

What are the benefits of KSM-66® Ashwagandha?

In short:

  • Reduces stress and lowers cortisol – up to 27% less stress hormone in clinical studies.

  • Promotes relaxation and sleep quality – without daytime drowsiness.

  • Improves focus, memory and mental clarity – supports cognitive performance.

  • Reduces anxiety and tension – helps calm the body and mind.

  • Full-spectrum & scientifically proven – over 24 clinical studies, only root extract, pure and safe.

Why KSM-66® Ashwagandha is so special

As a highly sensitive person (HSP), life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Stimuli are more intense, stress builds more quickly, and it takes more energy to maintain balance in a world that often feels like "too much."

Fortunately, there's growing interest in natural ways to support this sensitivity — and one plant stands head and shoulders above the rest: Ashwagandha .

More specifically, KSM-66® Ashwagandha , the most researched and potent extract of this ancient adaptogenic root.


What is KSM-66® Ashwagandha?

KSM-66® is a patented, full-spectrum extract of the root of the ashwagandha plant ( Withania somnifera ), developed after 14 years of research. It is unique because it:

  • Made according to traditional Ayurvedic methods, combined with modern technology.

  • Contains a high concentration of withanolides (5%).

  • Supported by over 24 clinical studies.

  • Only the root is used (not the leaves), which is considered the purest and safest in Ayurveda.

Why is it so effective for HSPs?

Highly sensitive people often have:

  • A more active nervous system → more quickly overstimulated.

  • Difficulty relaxing.

  • A higher level of cortisol (stress hormone).

  • Longer recovery after social or emotional intensity.

Ashwagandha — and especially KSM-66® — supports precisely those systems in the body that are extra sensitive in HSPs.

Scientifically proven benefits

  • Stress reduction & cortisol reduction: A 2012 randomized, double-blind study ( Chandrasekhar et al. ) showed that KSM-66® reduced cortisol levels by 27% in people with chronic stress. Less cortisol = less physical stress response.

  • Reduction of anxiety & tension: A 2019 study ( Lopresti et al. ) showed that participants experienced significantly less anxiety and tension after 8 weeks of supplementation.

  • Improved sleep & relaxation: KSM-66® objectively improves sleep quality ( Langade et al., 2019 ), which is essential for the recovery of HSPs.

  • Supports focus & clarity: Instead of causing drowsiness, ashwagandha supports cognitive function. Several studies showed improved cognitive function without drowsiness. A study by Pingali et al. (2014) showed that KSM-66® significantly improved memory, attention, and mental processing time in healthy adults.


Why KSM-66® over other forms?

Many ashwagandha products use leaf extract or unstandardized powders, which often:

  • Be in a lower dose.

  • Work less consistently.

  • Have hardly been scientifically researched.

KSM-66® is:

  • Clinically proven effective.

  • Full-spectrum (maintains the natural balance of ingredients).

  • Safe and effective for daily use, even for sensitive people.

Peace and balance in a gummy

At Empathic Lion, we've combined this powerful plant with other calming ingredients in our Calm Gummies — specially developed for HSPs.

Each gummy contains an effective dose of KSM-66® Ashwagandha, for a gentle yet powerful effect:

✅ Natural stress relief

✅ No drowsy effect

✅ Ideal for a sensitive nervous system

Ready to experience the power of inner peace?

Treat yourself to natural support that helps you relax, recover, and stay balanced — without compromising clarity or energy.

Order your Calm Gummies now and feel the difference.

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