Ashwagandha: Understanding the Science, Scrutiny and Standards

Overview


Ashwagandha has become a staple in stress and sleep support, with emerging clinical research also highlighting its potential in areas such as women’s health. Yet as its popularity has grown, so too has scrutiny. This adaptogen’s rapid rise has been accompanied by conflicting narratives and increasing regulatory attention, creating uncertainty across an otherwise thriving category.

At the same time, consumer demand for botanicals like ashwagandha continues to accelerate, particularly among those seeking evidence-based solutions to support resilience and healthy aging. However, increased demand has also intensified questions around quality, consistency, safety, and efficacy.

Join us to bring this botanical into focus, examining the narratives that are shaping both perception and policy. Through a science-first lens, we will address emerging regulatory discourse, industry narratives and the role of standardization, clinical research and innovation in shaping a more credible future.

Grounded in transparency and science, this session offers clarity in an increasingly complex category.

*For our viewers in APAC regions, the presentation will be available on-demand immediately after the broadcast*

Speakers

Dr Thomas Brendler
Member, Council of Experts; Chair, Botanical Dietary Supplements & Herbal Medicines Expert Committee
US Pharmacopeia
Dr Laura Collins
RDA Director of Cognitive Health
Kerry
Petra Erlandson
VP of Sales
Alkemist Labs
Dr Mark Tallon
Managing Partner
Legal Foods
Jason Watkins
Co-Founder, CEO and Chief Product Formulator
Purica
Georgina Hardy
Commercial Content Editor
NutraIngredients
Host

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