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Valerian Supplements Review

Trying to find a good valerian supplement? Find out which ones passed our tests and find out which are the best for your money. Review the evidence for and against using valerian supplements for insomnia, better sleep during menopause, anxiety and stress. Plus, information about dosage, safety, side effects, potential drug interactions and more.

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1.	Valerian
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3.	Hops
4.	Insomnia
5.	Benzodiazepines
6.	Anxiety and Panic Attacks
7.	Restless Legs Syndrome
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1.	What supplements should I stop taking before surgery?
2.	What is the best way to take melatonin to get a good night's sleep?
3.	Which supplements can help me sleep?
4.	Do any supplements help relieve stress?
5.	What are the side effects of melatonin supplements? (in Comments)
6.	Is there a risk of liver toxicity with certain supplements?
7.	With herbal supplements, what is the difference between root powder and root extract? Does it matter?
8.	How much should I expect to pay for supplements? Are higher-priced supplements any better than low-priced brands?

Clinical Updates Found:

2011

Better Sleep with Valerian (09/11/2011)

Better Sleep with Valerian

A recent study evaluated the effect of valerian extract on postmenopausal women with insomnia. Among those women who took valerian, 30% reported an improvement in their sleep compared to only 4% in the placebo group. More details, including the dosage and type of valerian used in the study, is found in an update to the Valerian Supplements Review -- which includes our quality ratings of valerian products. More >>

Recent Recalls and Warnings Found:

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1.	Maker of Red Yeast Rice, St. John's Wort, Valerian and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims (12/16/2015)
2.	FTC Charges Maker of Supplement for Opiate Addiction with Deceptive Claims (11/21/2015)
3.	Soylent Meal Replacement Powder Reported to Contain Lead and Cadmium (08/19/2015)
4.	Major Retailers Accused of Selling Adulterated Herbal Supplements (02/03/2015)
5.	Seller of Weight Loss, Saw Palmetto Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims (10/21/2014)
6.	Seller of Iron, Prostate, Valerian and Other Supplements Warned For Multiple Violations and Drug Claims (02/13/2014)
7.	Weight Loss Capsules Recalled Due Allergen Risk (12/16/2013)
8.	Sleep Supplement Recalled Due To Undeclared Drugs (08/08/2013)
9.	Seller Of Sexual Enhancement and Hormonal Balance Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations (05/10/2013)
10.	Cold, Flu and Stress Supplement Company Warned For Adulteration, Drug Claims And More (02/20/2013)
11.	Herbal Supplement Maker Warned For Manufacturing Violations, Misbranding (02/13/2013)
12.	Seller of Blood Sugar, Depression and Sleep Supplements Warned For Making Drug Claims (12/26/2012)
13.	Maker of Joint Health, Blood Sugar, Prostate, Ginkgo Supplements and More Warned For Drug Claims, Misbranding and Adulteration (11/02/2012)
14.	Herbal Supplement Company Warned For Medical Claims (08/29/2012)
15.	Prescription and Street Drug Alternatives Found in Male Enhancement, Mood, and Sleep Supplements (07/27/2012)

News Releases Found:

2018	ConsumerLab Identifies the Best Valerian Supplements -- Strength, Quality and Cost Vary Widely Among Popular Brands (05/31/2018)
2013	Valerian “Sleep” Supplements Vary Widely in Key Compounds and Two Fail Tests for Lead Contamination (10/23/2013)
2010	ConsumerLab.com faults AHPA trade group for misrepresenting quality of valerian supplements (11/24/2010)
	Only 22% of valerian herbal sleep supplements selected for review pass tests for quality by ConsumerLab.com (11/10/2010)
2006	Over 70% of herbal sleep supplements fail tests for quality by ConsumerLab.com — Results for 16 valerian products released today (08/15/2006)
	ConsumerLab.com evaluates cholesterol-lowering supplements — Test results available for over 90 products; Review of nine popular ingredients (08/01/2006)
	What's in a garlic supplement? Consumerlab finds few brands have it right and many mislead (06/22/2006)
2004	ConsumerLab.com finds several herbal sleep supplements fail tests for quality — Results for 13 valerian products released today (07/07/2004)
	ConsumerLab.com warns of deceptive campaign by manufacturer of children's vitamin (05/28/2004)
	Consumers warned of pitfalls with some multivitamins and vitamin waters — Testing by ConsumerLab.com uncovers problems with many brands (05/21/2004)
	New ConsumerLab.com report on St. John's wort highlights benefits and risks of herbal product for depression (04/27/2004)
	ConsumerLab.com shares insights from 2 years of testing supplements for athletic banned substances — Athletes and manufacturers urged to learn how to avoid problems (04/22/2004)
	ConsumerLab.com finds some zinc supplements low in ingredient and many don't instruct on proper use — Consumers urged to learn more about zinc when using supplements (04/07/2004)
	Many echinacea supplements don't meet quality standards according to ConsumerLab.com — Test results of cold-reducing herbal supplements released (03/18/2004)
2002	Pharmavite dietary supplements receive ConsumerLab.com approval — Vitamin E, SAM-e, St. John's Wort, Ginkgo and others merit approved quality products ranking (07/10/2002)
	Athletic Banned Substances Screening and Certification Program announced by ConsumerLab.com — Tester of supplements to screen for substances banned in Olympics (02/08/2002)
	ConsumerLab.com finds most B vitamin supplements contain what they claim, but often exceed safe levels — Consumers cautioned to be aware of side effects with high dose products (01/08/2002)
2001	ConsumerLab.com finds fish oil supplements free of mercury, but 30% lacking in key ingredient — Test results of omega-3 fatty acid (EPA and DHA) products released today (11/20/2001)
	Sixty percent of nutrition bars fail to meet claims in ConsumerLab.com tests — "Low Carb" bars often loaded with carbohydrates; excess sodium and saturated fat also found (10/30/2001)
	Most iron supplements pass ConsumerLab.com testing — Lead contamination and insufficient iron found in some (10/03/2001)
	Problems and ambiguity among alternative estrogen products reported by ConsumerLab.com — Results of soy and red clover isoflavone product testing released online today (08/15/2001)
	Many herbal sleep products lack key claimed ingredient — Results of ConsumerLab.com's testing of valerian products released on web today (07/09/2001)
	ConsumerLab.com reports test results of arthritis supplement — MSM; Quality found higher than for most supplements, but room for improvement remains (06/04/2001)
	Over forty percent of Echinacea products fail ConsumerLab.com review; Inadequate labeling and missing ingredients found common for popular herbal cold remedy (05/07/2001)
	Quality of popular herbal anti-depressant found to vary; certain types of St. John's Wort supplements more likely to pass testing (04/10/2001)
	ConsumerLab.com expands testing of health products; success of dietary supplement evaluations leads company into broader nutrition field, beginning with popular nutrition bars (03/27/2001)
	ConsumerLab.com review of vitamin E supplements finds some insufficiencies and need for clearer labeling; test results released online today (03/13/2001)
	Some supplements for arthritis may exceed newly released safe intake levels for manganese (01/29/2001)

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