Calm gummies with ashwagandha root.

Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub from India, the Middle East and Africa, and its root has been used in Ayurveda for centuries to help the body cope with pressure. Gummies let you take the root extract without swallowing capsules. In a 2019 Australian trial, stressed adults taking ashwagandha for 60 days had lower anxiety scores and lower morning cortisol than those on placebo. Kalma pairs a 10:1 root extract with vitamin B6, which contributes to normal psychological function and to the regulation of hormonal activity.

Two Kalma gummies contain:

• Ashwagandha root extract (Withania somnifera), concentrated 10:1 and standardised to 5% withanolides
• Vitamin B6, 2.8mg, which is 200% of the NRV

The gummy is apple flavoured, set with fruit pectin, coloured with black carrot and sweetened with glucose syrup and sugar. It is free from gelatine, caffeine, artificial flavouring, dairy and gluten. For comparison, most ashwagandha trials used root extract capsules at 240mg to 600mg a day. The full label is on the Kalma page.

A 10:1 extract means ten parts of dried ashwagandha root go into every one part of extract, so the gummy holds a concentrated form of the root. Withanolides are the natural compounds ashwagandha is best known for, and standardising to 5% means each batch is made to contain that level. Plenty of ashwagandha gummies use plain powder and leave withanolides off the label altogether. Kalma uses the root rather than the leaf because root extract is what most of the human trials used.

Take two gummies a day, ideally with breakfast. No water is needed, and food is optional. A consistent daily time matters more than the exact hour, since the studies measured regular use over several weeks. Plenty of customers take Kalma in the morning and add two StarShroooms before bed for a full day and night routine. Do not take more than two Kalma gummies a day. One pack of 60 lasts a month, and a subscription saves 20%, bringing the Full Pack to £19.99.

Either, as long as you are consistent. The Kalma label suggests breakfast, and the stress trials behind it gave ashwagandha daily, often split into two doses. The sleep trial in adults with insomnia also used daily doses over ten weeks, not a single one at bedtime. If Kalma suits your evenings better, you can move it there. For something in the hour before bed, StarShroooms, with Reishi at 20:1, is the gummy most of our customers take at night, and the two can be combined.

Most people need several weeks. The human trials on ashwagandha ran for eight to ten weeks, and a 2021 review of five sleep trials found stronger results in those lasting eight weeks or more. Some customers say they notice a change within the first couple of weeks, but we suggest giving Kalma two full packs before deciding. A Triple Pack of 180 gummies covers three months for £69.95. If you are not happy, our 30 day money back promise applies to your order.

The 2021 review of five sleep trials reported no serious side effects. The complaints people mention most often are an upset stomach, loose stools or drowsiness, usually when they first start. Ashwagandha is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and there have been rare reports of liver problems, which is why we ask anyone with a liver condition to check with their doctor first. Stop taking Kalma and speak to your GP if you notice anything unusual, such as yellowing skin or dark urine.

Kalma is made for daily use at two gummies a day. Most published trials lasted two to three months, so there is less data on taking ashwagandha for long stretches. Some people choose to take a break after a few months and see how they feel. If you plan to take it long term, or you take other medication, tell your GP or pharmacist. A subscription lets you skip or pause a delivery any time from the link in your emails, which makes a break easy to fit in.

It depends what matters most to you. Capsules can hold a larger amount of extract per dose, and the trials mostly used them. Gummies are easier to remember, need no water and taste good, but space in a gummy is limited. Kalma is set with fruit pectin, where many ashwagandha gummies use gelatine, and it adds 200% of your daily vitamin B6. If you struggle to swallow tablets, or you keep forgetting them, a gummy you enjoy may be the one you actually take every day.

Yes. Kalma is set with pectin from fruit peel instead of animal gelatine and coloured with black carrot, so it is suitable for vegans. It is also gluten and dairy free, with no caffeine or artificial flavouring. Every Innooova gummy is vegan except Renewa, our creatine gummy, which contains gelatine. If you buy a bundle, check whether it includes Renewa: the Try-All Bundle has a Renewa trial pack in it, while Mind, Body & Soul is fully vegan.

Do not take Kalma if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or under 18. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you take prescription medication, particularly for thyroid problems, blood pressure or diabetes, or sedatives, and if you have a thyroid, liver or autoimmune condition. The same applies if you are under medical supervision or due to have surgery. Show them the full ingredient list from the product page. Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.