The supplement Super Shatavari is an extract of shatavari root rich in benefits for the health and physiological equilibrium of women in particular.
This Ayurvedic plant is best known for supporting quality of life in women going through the menopause.
Super Shatavari is therefore part of our menopause product category.
What are the benefits of shatavari root extract?
Definition of shatavari
Shatavari, also known as wild asparagus, (Asparagus racemosus), is a herbaceous climber native to India.
It is rich in steroidal saponins, including the important shatavarins (1).
The roots of the plant (more specifically the rhizome, the subterranean stem that stores nutrient reserves) are considered to be an invaluable aid to female well-being in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine.
Benefits of Shatavari in Menopause Proven by Clinical Study
Shatavari root (or rhizome) supports female health and quality of life during the menopause, the stage in a woman’s life when ovulation and periods cease.
The plant’s properties come from its oestrogen-mimetic shatavarins, ie, compounds that mimic the activity of the female hormone oestrogen, production of which decreases with the cessation of menstruation.
These benefits have been confirmed by a randomised, double-blind, multi-centre, placebo-controlled study on Aspurus®, a shatavari rhizome extract (2). The 8-week study involved 70 patients aged 40-65, randomly allocated to one of two groups of 35 subjects. Throughout the study, one group was given 250mg of Aspurus® twice a day, while a placebo group received microcrystalline cellulose (neither knowing which they had been given).
At the end of the study, those who had taken the Aspurus® saw a significant reduction in their symptoms. The decrease in the number of women suffering from:
- hot flushes was 89%;
- night sweats was 88%;
- fatigue was 94 %;
- insomnia was 86%;
- anxiety was 83%;
- mood swings was 75%.
Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of Super Shatavari (250 mg of Aspurus® taken twice daily for 8 weeks) on menopausal women (2).
Women in the Aspurus® group also noted a 34% increase in the quality of their sex life, related to a decrease in vaginal dryness and loss of libido.
Those taking Aspurus® therefore saw a considerable improvement in their quality of life, compared with those in the placebo group, with no significant side-effects reported.
Other benefits of this root
Shatavari rhizome is also traditionally used and/or studied for promoting stress reduction (3-4), muscle preservation (5), hormonal health and female fertility (6), production of breast milk in nursing mothers (7), vitality of the male reproductive system (8), immunity (9), and cardiovascular (10), renal (11) and digestive health (12).
What are the four strengths of this shatavari supplement?
Super Shatavari stands out in 4 key aspects:
- its clinically-validated branded extract: we have chosen the high-quality extract Aspurus®, which showed impressive results in the above-mentioned clinical study (13);
- its standardisation in shatavarins: Aspurus® is standardised to 5% shatavarins, the plant’s most active ingredients, unlike the majority of other such extracts on the market which are only standardised in saponins. Shatavarins are actually the particular saponins which are responsible for shatavari’s properties. This high shatavarin concentration is what guarantees our extract’s exceptional efficacity;
- its excellent dose: this supplement offers an optimal and safe dose of 250mg twice daily, ie, 500mg a day of shatavari extract. This is the exact same dose as that used in the clinical study;
- its natural form: our extract comes in vegetarian capsules with the 100% natural acacia gum the only excipient.
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is a nutritional supplement and should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle.
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity.
Keep out of reach of children.
PREGNANCY AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any medical conditions, consult your healthcare provider before using this product.
SUPPLEMENT INTERACTIONS
Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are taking any medications or other supplements as there may be potential interactions.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Daily dose: 2 capsules
Number of doses per pack: 30
| Daily dose |
Aspurus®
Shatavari rhizome extract standardised to 5% shatavarins |
500 mg |
Other ingredients: acacia gum.
Aspurus® is a registered trademark of Waleria Healthtech Pvt Ltd.
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take 2 capsules a day with food. Each capsule contains 250mg of Aspurus® shatavari extract.
30 days.
store away from heat, light and humidity.for adults. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is a dietary supplement which should not be used to replace a varied, balanced diet or healthy lifestyle. Keep out of young children’s reach. As with any dietary supplement, consult a health professional before taking if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or have a health condition.
for adults. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is a dietary supplement which should not be used to replace a varied, balanced diet or healthy lifestyle. Keep out of young children’s reach. As with any dietary supplement, consult a health professional before taking if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or have a health condition.
- Alok S, Jain SK, Verma A, Kumar M, Mahor A, Sabharwal M. Plant profile, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari): A review. Asian Pac J Trop Dis. 2013 Jun;3(3):242–51. doi: 10.1016/S2222-1808(13)60049-3. PMCID: PMC4027291.
- Gudise VS, Dasari MP, Kuricheti SSK. Efficacy and Safety of Shatavari Root Extract for the Management of Menopausal Symptoms: A Double-Blind, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial. Cureus. 2024 Apr 8;16(4):e57879. doi: 10.7759/cureus.57879. PMID: 38725785; PMCID: PMC11079574.
- Singh N, Garg M, Prajapati P, Singh PK, Chopra R, Kumari A, Mittal A. Adaptogenic property of Asparagus racemosus: Future trends and prospects. Heliyon. 2023 Apr 1;9(4):e14932. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14932. PMID: 37095959; PMCID: PMC10121633.
- Pandey AK, Gupta A, Tiwari M, Prasad S, Pandey AN, Yadav PK, Sharma A, Sahu K, Asrafuzzaman S, Vengayil DT, Shrivastav TG, Chaube SK. Impact of stress on female reproductive health disorders: Possible beneficial effects of shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). Biomed Pharmacother. 2018 Jul;103:46-49. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.04.003. Epub 2018 Apr 7. PMID: 29635127.
- O'Leary MF, Jackman SR, Sabou VR, Campbell MI, Tang JCY, Dutton J, Bowtell JL. Shatavari Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women Improves Handgrip Strength and Increases Vastus lateralis Myosin Regulatory Light Chain Phosphorylation but Does Not Alter Markers of Bone Turnover. Nutrients. 2021 Nov 27;13(12):4282. doi: 10.3390/nu13124282. PMID: 34959836; PMCID: PMC8708006.
- Pandey AK, Gupta A, Tiwari M, Prasad S, Pandey AN, Yadav PK, Sharma A, Sahu K, Asrafuzzaman S, Vengayil DT, Shrivastav TG, Chaube SK. Impact of stress on female reproductive health disorders: Possible beneficial effects of shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). Biomed Pharmacother. 2018 Jul;103:46-49. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.04.003. Epub 2018 Apr 7. PMID: 29635127.
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- Gudise VS, Dasari MP, Kuricheti SSK. Efficacy and Safety of Shatavari Root Extract for the Management of Menopausal Symptoms: A Double-Blind, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial. Cureus. 2024 Apr 8;16(4):e57879. doi: 10.7759/cureus.57879. PMID: 38725785; PMCID: PMC11079574.
- Alok S, Jain SK, Verma A, Kumar M, Mahor A, Sabharwal M. Plant profile, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari): A review. Asian Pac J Trop Dis. 2013 Jun;3(3):242–51. doi: 10.1016/S2222-1808(13)60049-3. PMCID: PMC4027291.
- Alok S, Jain SK, Verma A, Kumar M, Mahor A, Sabharwal M. Plant profile, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari): A review. Asian Pac J Trop Dis. 2013 Jun;3(3):242–51. doi: 10.1016/S2222-1808(13)60049-3. PMCID: PMC4027291.
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