Overview
Sleep blend.
- Endogenously produced or biosynthesized molecule
- Standardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplement
- Combined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity
- Capsule or softgel
- Powder
- Sublingual or buccal
- Liposomal liquid
Mechanism of action
GABA enhancement + adenosine modulation.
- · GABA enhancement + adenosine modulation
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Valerian + Hops promotes parasympathetic tone, GABAergic signaling, or melatonergic pathways that facilitate sleep onset and quality.
Evidence-based benefits
Better than valerian alone
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Morning drowsiness
Drug interactions
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, sedating antihistamines (additive CNS depression)
Supplement interactions
- Magnesium glycinateComplementary GABAergic calming and improved sleep architecture.
- L-theanineReduces sleep latency without sedation.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
Where to buy
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Scientific evidence8Show studiesHide studies
Valerian-hops for insomnia
Morin CM, et al.
184 adults
Improved sleep latency.
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