Ashwagandha, B vitamins, L-tryptophan and magnesium: what Stivits has and how to add up doses

Quick answer

If you are choosing between ashwagandha, B vitamins, L-tryptophan and magnesium, Stivits has four products with different compositions. Ashwagandha 3600 mg, 120 capsules: 1 capsule a day, 200 mg of 18:1 extract. Ashwagandha helps the body to cope with stress more easily. Antistress Formula, 90 tablets: 1 tablet a day, B vitamins, vitamin C 250 mg and zinc 10 mg. Thiamine contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. L-Tryptophan + Griffonia + Vitamin B6, 90 tablets and Magnesium BISGLYCINAT 300mg, 180 capsules contain vitamin B6, so add the doses up: the EFSA upper level for adults is 12 mg a day. If worry or tension gets in the way of your life, see a doctor or a psychotherapist.

Comparison of Stivits food supplements by composition

Product and servingMain ingredientsVitamin B6MagnesiumLastsDownside
Ashwagandha 3600 mg, 1 capsuleashwagandha extract 18:1, 200 mgnonenone120 daysNCCIH (NIH): studied for up to 3 months; data on longer use are scarce
Antistress Formula, 1 tabletB1 5 mg, B5 10 mg, B12 5 µg, vitamin C 250 mg, zinc 10 mg2.5 mg20 mg90 daysMany ingredients; with other food supplements you need to check the doses
L-Tryptophan + Griffonia + Vitamin B6, 1 tabletL-tryptophan 200 mg, 5-HTP 100 mg15 mgnone90 daysB6 above the EFSA level of 12 mg
Magnesium BISGLYCINAT, 3 capsulesmagnesium 300 mg7.5 mg300 mg60 days3 capsules a day instead of 1

Which Stivits product to choose

It depends on what you are looking for. If you want one plant without vitamins, look at ashwagandha. If you want a vitamin complex for every day, look at Antistress Formula. If you want magnesium, take the bisglycinate and add up the B6. L-tryptophan with 5-HTP is the most specialised option and has the most restrictions.

Ashwagandha: what is inside

Ashwagandha 3600 mg from Stivits is a vegan capsule with a single plant.

1 capsule contains 200 mg of 18:1 extract, equal to 3600 mg of raw material. Take 1 capsule a day with food; 120 capsules last 120 days. Ashwagandha helps the body to cope with stress more easily.

Downside: NCCIH (NIH) writes that studies cover ashwagandha taken for up to 3 months, and that data on longer use are scarce. It sometimes causes drowsiness, stomach upset, diarrhoea and vomiting. Cases of liver injury have been described, though rarely.

Antistress Formula: B vitamins and other ingredients

Antistress Formula from Stivits is 1 tablet a day with food; 90 tablets last 90 days. Inside are B vitamins, vitamins C and E, zinc and copper, plus 50 mg of magnolia extract, 15 mg of schisandra powder and 5 mg of citrus bioflavonoids.

  • Thiamine (B1) 5 mg. Thiamine contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
  • Vitamin B12 5 µg. Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function.
  • Pantothenic acid (B5) 10 mg. Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance.
  • Vitamin C 250 mg. Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
  • Zinc 10 mg. Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function.
  • Vitamin E 30 mg α-TE. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress is a process in cells, not nervous tension. Do not confuse them when you read compositions.

Downside: there are many ingredients, so with other food supplements you will have to check the doses. There is 20 mg each of calcium and magnesium here; this tablet is not a substitute for a separate magnesium food supplement.

L-tryptophan and 5-HTP: what they are

L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid, and the body gets it from food. 1 tablet of L-Tryptophan + Griffonia + Vitamin B6 from Stivits contains 200 mg of L-tryptophan, 100 mg of 5-HTP and 15 mg of vitamin B6. Adults take 1 tablet a day; 90 tablets last 90 days.

Vitamin B6 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function. Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Downside: 15 mg of vitamin B6 is above the EFSA upper level of 12 mg a day for adults, so do not add other food supplements with B6 to this tablet. If you take medicines, antidepressants included, talk to a doctor first.

Magnesium bisglycinate: what is inside and how much

Magnesium BISGLYCINAT 300mg from Stivits is magnesium in the form of bisglycinate with vitamin B6. 3 capsules contain 300 mg of magnesium and 7.5 mg of vitamin B6. Adults take 3 capsules a day; 180 capsules last 60 days. Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Downside: 3 capsules a day are easy to forget. If you take other food supplements with magnesium, add the doses up and ask a doctor. We compare the forms of magnesium in the guide which magnesium to choose.

Can you combine ashwagandha, magnesium and L-tryptophan?

You can, if you add up the vitamin B6. The EFSA upper level of 12 mg a day for adults counts all sources, food included.

Combination per dayVitamin B6Conclusion
Ashwagandha + Antistress Formula2.5 mgBelow 12 mg
Ashwagandha + Magnesium BISGLYCINAT7.5 mgBelow 12 mg
Antistress Formula + Magnesium BISGLYCINAT10 mgBelow 12 mg
Ashwagandha + L-Tryptophan15 mgAbove 12 mg
Antistress Formula + L-Tryptophan17.5 mgAbove 12 mg
Magnesium BISGLYCINAT + L-Tryptophan22.5 mgAbove 12 mg

Ashwagandha contains no vitamin B6, so it does not change the doses. L-Tryptophan + Griffonia + Vitamin B6 is above the level on its own, so any combination with it is too. If you take medicines, ask a doctor before combining food supplements.

Who these food supplements are not suitable for

Check your own situation first: it may rule out an option.

  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding. NCCIH (NIH) advises avoiding ashwagandha during this time.
  • Thyroid conditions, autoimmune diseases, upcoming surgery. NCCIH (NIH) does not recommend ashwagandha in these cases.
  • Regular medicines. NCCIH (NIH) writes about possible interaction of ashwagandha with blood pressure medicines, sedatives, anticonvulsants, thyroid hormones and medicines that lower blood sugar or the immune response.
  • Antidepressants and other regular medicines. L-tryptophan and 5-HTP only after talking to a doctor.
  • Other food supplements with vitamin B6. First add up the doses using the table above.

What matters more than food supplements

Sleep, movement and the people around you. Go to bed at the same time, move every day, go outside, and talk to people close to you about what is weighing on you. In the evening, leave out coffee and the news. A food supplement comes after that, not instead of it.

When to see a doctor or a psychotherapist

Stivits food supplements do not replace a doctor. See a doctor or a psychotherapist if:

  • worry will not let go and gets in the way of work, sleep or time with people;
  • you have panic attacks;
  • stress does not go away although you rest and have changed your habits;
  • your mood is low and nothing brings you joy.

If you have thoughts of harming yourself, call 112, the single emergency number in the EU.

FAQ

Which B vitamins does Stivits have?

At Stivits, they are in Antistress Formula: 1 tablet a day, thiamine 5 mg, vitamin B12 5 µg, vitamin C 250 mg, zinc 10 mg. Thiamine contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. The plant option without vitamins is Ashwagandha 3600 mg, 1 capsule, 200 mg of 18:1 extract.

What is ashwagandha used for?

Ashwagandha helps the body to cope with stress more easily. In Ashwagandha 3600 mg from Stivits, 1 capsule contains 200 mg of 18:1 extract; take 1 capsule a day with food. It is a food supplement and does not replace a doctor.

How do I take ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha 3600 mg from Stivits is taken by adults as 1 capsule a day with food; 120 capsules last 120 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Do not take it during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and if you take medicines, ask a doctor first.

Can I take ashwagandha every day?

Ashwagandha 3600 mg from Stivits is taken as 1 capsule a day with food; 120 capsules last 120 days. NCCIH (NIH) says studies cover ashwagandha taken for up to 3 months, and data on longer use are scarce. If you need to take it for a long time, ask a doctor.

What does 18:1 ashwagandha extract mean?

It is a concentrate: 200 mg of 18:1 extract is equal to 3600 mg of raw material. That is why the Stivits product is called Ashwagandha 3600 mg, while the capsule holds 200 mg of extract. Take 1 capsule a day with food.

Can I take ashwagandha during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

No. NCCIH (NIH) advises avoiding ashwagandha during pregnancy and not taking it while breastfeeding. Ashwagandha is also not recommended with thyroid conditions, autoimmune diseases, or before surgery.

Can I take L-tryptophan with other food supplements?

1 tablet of L-Tryptophan + Griffonia + Vitamin B6 from Stivits contains 15 mg of vitamin B6, which is above the EFSA level of 12 mg, so do not add other food supplements with B6. Ashwagandha contains no vitamin B6. If you take antidepressants, talk to a doctor first.

How much vitamin B6 can I take a day?

The EFSA upper level for adults is 12 mg a day from all sources. At Stivits, Antistress Formula contains 2.5 mg, 3 capsules of Magnesium BISGLYCINAT 7.5 mg, and a tablet of L-Tryptophan + Griffonia + Vitamin B6 15 mg.

Can I combine Antistress Formula and magnesium?

Antistress Formula and Magnesium BISGLYCINAT from Stivits give 10 mg of vitamin B6 together, which is below the EFSA level of 12 mg. The magnesium total is 320 mg. If you take anything else with B6, add the doses up again.

How much magnesium is in Magnesium BISGLYCINAT from Stivits?

3 capsules of Magnesium BISGLYCINAT from Stivits contain 300 mg of magnesium and 7.5 mg of vitamin B6. Adults take 3 capsules a day; 180 capsules last 60 days.

Who makes the Stivits food supplements?

Stivits is a brand of the Estonian company HYPERPHARM OÜ (Tallinn). The supplements are made in Europe, in the EU, in a factory certified to GMP, HACCP and ISO 22000:2018. Stivits sells direct from the factory, with no wholesalers or pharmacies in between.

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  • Which magnesium to choose: glycinate (bisglycinate), citrate, malate or oxide: Three numbers decide which magnesium to choose: how much magnesium is in the daily serving, how much vitamin B6 comes with it, and how many tablets a day you are happy to take. Stivits sells four forms as food supplements: bisglycinate 300 mg in 3 capsules, citrate 400 mg in 2 tablets, malate 230–460 mg in 1–2 tablets and oxide 500 mg in 1 capsule. Bisglycinate is the same form as magnesium glycinate. Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue; the claim applies from 56.25 mg of magnesium per serving. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. The EU register does not divide claims by form: they belong to magnesium, not to citrate or bisglycinate. The EFSA reference level for magnesium from food supplements is 250 mg a day; of these four products only 1 tablet of malate, 230 mg, is below it.

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Checked on 6 November 2026.