- 300mg
- Valerian Root Extract (Valeriana officinalis)
Encapsulated in a gelatin capsule (gelatin, purified water) with rice powder and silica.
Format
Capsules
90 Caps
Dosage
1-2 capsules daily or as directed by a health practitioner.
Important Information
Contains no artificial preservatives, color or sweeteners; no corn, dairy, starch, wheat or yeast.
- Helps induce sleep.
- Also helpful for pain associated with headaches, cramps and spasms.
- Calms the nervous system.
- Ideal for those who experience stress and anxiety from overwork.
- Standardized potency.
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Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a wonderful herbal sleep inducer and tranquilizer exceptional for helping people fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly. Before over-the-counter medications were available, valerian was used by herbalists to ease pain. The valpotriates in valerian act as muscle relaxants, making it useful for painful spasms and menstrual cramps. But researchers have discovered a number of other factors responsible for valerian's relaxing, sedative and analgesic effect: valeric acid, volatile oils, choline, flavonoids, sterols, and alkaloids.
Additionally valerian does not give you a "hangover" the morning after you use it. Valerian's chemical components, the valepotriates, valerianic acids and pungent oils, relax the central nervous system by binding to the same receptors that are used by sedative medications. They also relax the gastrointestinal tract and skeletal muscles. Valerian can be used for restless leg syndrome and muscle spasms. It can also be used for stress and tension associated with PMS.
Insomnia
Insomnia or, habitual sleeplessness, affects approximately one in ten individuals and becomes more common as we age. It can involve the inability to fall asleep or the inability to stay asleep. Causes of insomnia are, use of stimulants like caffeine or antihistamine, evening eating, evening exercise, shift work, an uncomfortable sleep environment, a weak bladder, worry, grief or stress. Chronic insomnia is usually caused by a medical condition such as hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism, restless leg syndrome, arthritis, breathing disorders, indigestion or sleep apnea. Half of all chronic insomniacs suffer from depression or another psychological disorder.
We need deep and sound sleep to allow both our bodies and our minds to recuperate from the challenges and (often) stress of our daily lives. When we don't get enough good quality sleep, it affects our body in many ways. Many bodily processes are regulated by sleep for example production of certain neurotransmitters and hormones. If the specific glands and cells do not receive the correct messages produced by sleeping, then the healthy amount of these important substances may not be produced. Depression may result in the case of neurotransmitter deficiency. Fatigue or anxiety may result in the case of insufficient adrenal or thyroid hormones. Feeling tired frequently can reduce someone's enjoyment of life.
Many factors can affect whether or not you are able to get to sleep deeply and soundly on any given night.
Stress can have a large impact on your ability to relax and subsequently get to sleep. Chronic neurotransmitter deficiencies can make it difficult to get to sleep no matter how hard you try. Nutritional deficiencies can make reduce your body's ability to produce these important brain hormones.
Nutritional support for insomnia should include supplements to address each of these factors, including: stress reduction, optimizing neurotransmitter production, addressing potential sleep disorders, and taking supplements to improve overall sleep quality.
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