For this product batch, GymBeam publicly publishes a PDF report from the Dr. Scheller laboratory (dated 12/2025), which checks microbiological purity and heavy metal content (e.g. lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury). This is important for root-based plant products like ashwagandha, since the root is known to absorb heavy metals from the soil (ConsumerLab.com, 2015). Among the ashwagandha products we reviewed, this is the only one with a publicly available, batch-specific report - which is a significant difference compared to products where the manufacturer states only a general GMP declaration without concrete results.

The price (€5.50 for 100 g) mainly reflects the fact that this is plain dried and ground root powder, not a standardized extract - the process of obtaining standardized extracts (such as KSM-66) is significantly more demanding and expensive, as it involves extracting and concentrating the active compounds (withanolides) to a specific percentage. With plain powder this step is skipped, making production cheaper, but consequently the content of active compounds is less predictable and likely lower per gram of product than with a concentrated extract.

The manufacturer explicitly states on the label that pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before using this product, and we recommend following this advice. Data on the safety of ashwagandha during breastfeeding are limited, and some sources advise caution (NIH ODS, 2025). We advise against deciding on your own whether to use dietary supplements while breastfeeding - discuss this with your doctor or gynecologist, who is familiar with your health situation.

Unfortunately, with this product you cannot know this precisely, since it is plain root powder without standardization to a specific percentage of withanolides - unlike extracts such as KSM-66, where withanolide content (usually at least 5%) is part of the product specification. This is a general characteristic of root powders in this category and means the effect is more dependent on the natural variability of the plant material between batches. If precise dosing of active compounds matters to you, a product with a standardized extract is a more suitable choice.