Shoden, on the other hand, raises the bar with a whopping 35% withanolide level. “It utilizes an innovative multistep solvent extraction process for which a patent has been applied for,” said Michael Lelah, chief science officer at NutriScience Innovations. “It’s not a simple extraction. The extraction solvents are only water and ethanol.” Three published studies have been conducted on Shoden, at various dosage levels. At 60 mg, it was found to increase hormone levels of DHEA and testosterone, yet not real practical effects as it relates to fatigue, vigor and the like. At 240 mg, ...