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Valerian Root Extract

Valeriana officinalis for sleep.

Sleep & Recovery

Overview

Valeriana officinalis for sleep.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Valerenic acid modulates GABA-A.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Improves sleep quality

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · Morning drowsiness
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Safety & non-supplemental interactions

            Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

            Avoid if you are
            • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
            • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
            Avoid / monitor with these medications
            • ·Alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, sedating antihistamines (additive CNS depression)

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            400–900 mg

            Where to buy

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            Meta-analysisAm J Med · 2006

            Valerian meta-analysis

            Bent S, et al.

            16 RCTs

            Key findings

            Improved subjective sleep quality.

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Valerian Root Extract — Improves sleep quality

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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