Posted by Larry Hoover on February 25, 2006, at 8:07:55
In reply to Re: Ashwagandha Powder, posted by nolvas on February 25, 2006, at 7:36:33
> Paradise Formulas is suggesting that 4000mg(4 grams) of Ashwagandha has 3mg of active ingredients (Withanolides)
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> 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.
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> 18mg/30mg = 0.6 * 100 = 60%
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> 60% of 40 grams is 0.6 * 40 = 24 grams
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> 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.
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> This is all based on Paradise Formulas calculation that 4 grams (250mg extract at 1.5%) gives 3% withanolides.
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> 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 :)Your calculations are correct, though more complicated (more steps) than the minimum required to solve the puzzle. The point is, your logic here works for you, and your ratios were correctly presented.
Lar
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