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    HASTA CERTIFIED

    Human and Supplement Testing Australia (HASTA) is Australia's first commercial product testing organisation for WADA banned substances, and has now launched its certification scheme.

    Certifying a product involves not just testing, but verification of the manufacturing quality controls that are in place. If a product has the "HASTA Certified" seal on pack, it means that every batch has been tested for over 200 WADA prohibited substances. The WADA Prohibited substances list includes: 

    • S1 Anabolic agents
    • S2 Peptide hormones, growth factors,related substances & mimetics
    • S3 Beta-2 agonists
    • S4 Hormone & metabolic modulators
    • S5 Diuretics & masking agents
    • S6 Stimulants
    • S7 Narcotics
    • S8 Cannabinoids
    • P2 Beta-blockers

    IMUNI is proud to have our IMUNI Immune Defence as a HASTA certified product. No product testing can ever guarantee that a batch is completely free from contamination, as prohibited substances can be present at very low levels, and not distributed evenly through a batch, but purchasing a HASTA certified product significantly reduces the risk.

    BATCH TESTING

    Australian athletes are educated extensively about the risks of supplement use. Athletes risks can be minimised by using supplements and sports foods that have been proven to provide benefit and used as recommended by their Sports Dietitian or other qualified Performance Science or Medical professional who understands their unique needs. Using qualified health professional recommended products that have also undergone independent, 3rdparty testing, significantly lowers an athlete risk of returning a positive doping sample.

    As a result, many supplement manufacturers are taking the step to have their products independently tested and verified to show they are free from substances that may result in a positive doping violation. The most common Independent testing programs are run by HASTA and Informed Sport. These testing organisations are a great resource in identifying batch tested and certified products, however athletes and Sporting professionals, can find it challenging to purchase the specifically batch tested items. In addition, many athletes and Sporting organisations may also use a range of products from different suppliers, resulting in the need to place multiple orders across several companies to meet their needs.

    DEDICATED BATCH TESTED STOCKISTS

    Batch Tested Pty Ltd aims to make this process easier by offering individuals and organisations access to an extensive range of batch tested products across a range of manufacturers, where all supplement requirements can be purchased securely and safely. The platform can also act as a secure record of product purchases, including date, brand, flavour, size, batch number, and accreditation certificates. At Batch Tested, they know how important it is for athletes to take high-quality and clean supplements. That is why they offer three distinct ranges for customers to choose from that are either batch tested with HASTA, HASTA certified or Informed Sport certified.

    IMUNI RANGE OF BATCH TESTED HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS

    You can order our HASTA certified, IMUNI Immune Defence through any of our authorised stockists or online at imunihealth.com

    The following products are HASTA Certified:

    (ND) IMUNI Immune Defence

    The following products have been batch tested:

    (ND) IMUNI Magnesium Citrate

    (ND) IMUNI Vital D3

    (ND) IMUNI Vegan Complete

    (ND) IMUNI Specialised Probiotics+

    (ND#) IMUNI Sleep + Mind Balance

    Analysis Requested

    HASTA supplement screening test for WADA prohibited substances

    Test Method: Method MS123

    ND - no prohibited substance detected as per method MS12

    ND# Samples not analysable/not fully analysable

    Links

    https://hasta.org.au

    https://www.informed-sport.com

    https://batchtested.com.au

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    What It Actually Does

    Ashwagandha is classified as an adaptogen - a substance that helps the body adapt to physical and psychological stress. But that description undersells the specificity of the evidence.

    In peer-reviewed clinical trials, ashwagandha root extract has been shown to:

    01

    Reduce serum cortisol levels significantly in adults under chronic stress

    02

    Support testosterone levels and muscle recovery in resistance-trained adults

    03

    Improve subjective measures of stress, anxiety, and wellbeing

    04

    Improve subjective measures of stress, anxiety, and wellbeing

    05

    Improve sleep quality and reduce time to sleep onset

    Why The Form Matters

    Here is where most supplement labels become misleading.
    The clinical trials that produced the evidence above didn't use generic ashwagandha root powder. They used standardised, patented extracts - specifically KSM-66® and Sensoril®, both of which are produced from roots using proprietary extraction methods that concentrate the active withanolides to a consistent, clinically meaningful level.
    Generic ashwagandha powder can contain anywhere from 1% to 8% withanolides. KSM-66® is standardised to a minimum of 5% withanolides with a full-spectrum root extract, which means it retains the natural balance of the plant's compounds rather than isolating one component.
    When you buy a supplement that says "ashwagandha" without specifying the extract form, you have no way of knowing whether it contains enough active compounds to do anything at all.
    At Arise, we use KSM-66® in every formula that contains ashwagandha. It's more expensive. It's worth it.

    Third-party Testing

    Supplements are not regulated the same way pharmaceuticals are. In most markets, a supplement company can put almost anything in a capsule and make almost any claim about it, as long as they don't claim to treat a specific disease.
    This is why third-party testing matters. It means an independent laboratory - one with no financial relationship to the supplement company - has tested the product to verify that:

    1. The ingredients listed are actually present
    2. They're present at the stated concentrations
    3. The product doesn't contain contaminants, heavy metals, or undisclosed substances

    Look for: NSF Certified for Sport, Informed Sport, or USP Verified certification on any supplement you take. These are the most rigorous third-party standards available.
    Every Arise formula is third-party tested before it reaches you. The results are available on request.

    The Honest Bottom Line

    Ashwagandha works. The evidence is genuinely strong. But the quality of the extract determines the quality of the outcome — and most of what's available on the market doesn't use the forms that the clinical research actually studied.
    Read the label. Ask for the extract form. Expect a specific answer.