Posted by nolvas on February 25, 2006, at 7:36:33
In reply to Re: Ashwagandha Powder » nolvas, posted by verne on February 24, 2006, at 19:28:48
Paradise Formulas is suggesting that 4000mg(4 grams) of Ashwagandha has 3mg of active ingredients (Withanolides)
So 30mg of withanolides would equal 40 grams of Ashwagandha. I worked out that Jarrow Formulas has 18mg of withanolides so two capsules is 36mg which in my reckoning exceeds 40 grams of raw Ashwagandha.
18mg/30mg = 0.6 * 100 = 60%
60% of 40 grams is 0.6 * 40 = 24 grams
So two Jarrow Formulas capsules would give you 18mg * 2 = 36mg and since we know 18mg are in 24 grams we can multiply by 2 so two capsules = 48 grams raw root.
This is all based on Paradise Formulas calculation that 4 grams (250mg extract at 1.5%) gives 3% withanolides.
I really need to lie down now that was a brain buster. If some one with some mathematical skills could check this post I would appreciate it :)
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