LIFENOW Shatavari Extract (Saponins > 20%), 500mg - 60 Vegetarian Capsules

We know Shatavari as a spring vegetable. Shatavari is also called as Asparagus Racemosus. It is part of a family of onion, garlic and other onion-like plants. In Greek, asparagus means “shoot”.

Tender shoots of the plant are used as a vegetable. Other parts with medicinal use are its roots and underground stems or rhizomes. This vegetable is widely cultivated in China, Europe and America.

Shatavari is available in the form of supplements as Shatavari extract tablets or capsules in India. Lifenow is one amongst the best brand for quality Shatavari extract capsules in India.

Sparrow-grass as it was known in the medieval period, Shatavari has a history of over 5000 years. It is referred to as a medicinal herb in many Greek and Roman literature.

Nutritional value of Shatavari:

Most of the fresh Shatavari shoots contains water (over 90%). Carbohydrates and protein offer it very low-calorie food – around 0.25 calories per gram of Shatavari.

Shatavari offers a good amount of dietary fibers – Inulin which offers Shatavari its prebiotic properties.

Shatavari is an excellent source of Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. A cup of cooked Shatavari is enough to meet the daily dietary requirement of Vitamin K. It also contains a good source of vitamins including Selenium, Manganese and Potassium.

Many of the medicinal properties of Shatavari including wild Shatavari can be attributed to phytochemicals present in roots and stem. Many research studies consider Shatavari as a galactagogue. It is known to be very helpful for breastfeeding mothers.

Lifenow Shatavari Extract Capsules are 100% vegetarian capsules. It contains 60 capsules per bottle.

Suggested usage - 1 - 2 capsules daily before food with water or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Warning / Contraindications: Consult your healthcare professional if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, before using this product.