Lifesource Vitamins Valerian Root 500 mg — Herbal Sleep & Stress Support Capsules*
Lifesource Vitamins Valerian Root delivers 500 mg of standardized (0.8 % valerenic acid) Valeriana officinalis root per capsule to support restful sleep, calm, and stress relief. Formulated for nights when relaxation is key—made under FDA-registered, GMP-certified standards for high quality you can rely on.*
Research-Driven & Verified Product.
Explore the clinical research, ingredient science, and global evidence supporting this product below.
Research Promise: At Lifesource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. In addition, we reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to ensure our guidance aligns with credible science.*
Clinically Studied Benefits (Human-First, PubMed/PMC)
✓ Improves subjective sleep quality* — meta-analysis of randomized trials found valerian improves patient-reported sleep outcomes (with heterogeneity across studies).*
NIH/PubMed — Bent S, 2010
✓ May shorten sleep latency* — systematic review concluded valerian can reduce time to fall asleep and improve overall sleep quality in some trials.*
NIH/PMC — Taibi D, 2006
✓ Improved sleep quality in postmenopausal women* — randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showed better sleep scores with valerian vs placebo.*
NIH/PubMed — Taavoni S, 2011
✓ Benefits in psychophysiological insomnia* — clinical trial reported improved sleep structure and subjective sleep after valerian extract.*
NIH/PubMed — Donath F, 2000
✓ Sleep & mood support in dialysis patients* — placebo-controlled trial found valerian improved sleep quality and reduced anxiety/depressive symptoms.*
NIH/PMC — Shayanpour S, 2021
✓ Patient-perceived sleep enhancement* — across multiple RCTs, a higher proportion rated sleep as “improved” with valerian vs placebo.*
NIH/PMC — Taibi D, 2006
✓ Tolerability in short-term use* — clinical trials and reviews report few adverse effects at typical nightly doses.*
NIH/ODS — Valerian Fact Sheet
✓ Standardized extracts used in trials* — several studies evaluated quantified valerenic-acid–containing preparations similar to standardized products.*
NIH/PubMed — Donath F, 2000
✓ Sleep continuity & perceived restfulness* — some placebo-controlled trials report better “rested in the morning” ratings with valerian (results vary).*
NIH/PMC — Taibi D, 2006
✓ Onset timing may vary* — authoritative reviews note some individuals perceive benefits after several nights to about 2 weeks of use.*
NIH/ODS — Valerian Fact Sheet
Additional / Promising Evidence*
✓ Guidance on evidence quality* — expert reviews describe mixed/heterogeneous results and recommend realistic expectations and trial periods.*
NIH/ODS — Valerian Fact Sheet
✓ Adjunctive calming support* — improvements in anxiety measures observed alongside sleep benefits in clinical contexts (e.g., dialysis).*
NIH/PMC — Shayanpour S, 2021
✓ Safety notes* — authoritative sources advise against combining with alcohol/sedatives and suggest short-term use pending clinician guidance.*
NIH/ODS — Valerian Fact Sheet
✓ Population considerations* — trials include adults with primary insomnia, postmenopausal women, and patients with comorbid conditions; responses vary.*
NIH/PubMed — Taavoni S, 2011
✓ Evidence gaps* — objective polysomnography outcomes are inconsistent; ongoing research needed to define responders and optimal extracts/doses.*
NIH/PubMed — Bent S, 2010
✓ Traditional use context* — authoritative summaries describe valerian’s long-standing traditional use for sleep and relaxation support.*
NIH/ODS — Valerian Fact Sheet
University-Led & Academic Studies
No distinctly university-led or academic-affiliated studies were included in the source content for this draft. (This section is reserved and will populate when academic-identified evidence is provided.)*
Global Evidence & Reviews
✓ NIH ODS — Valerian (Health Professional) — overview of uses, evidence, and safety considerations for valerian supplementation.*
NIH/ODS — Valerian Fact Sheet
We monitor research from leading institutions —
Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Columbia, Cornell, Ohio State — to align with credible science.*
Key Ingredients
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Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis) 500 mg — standardized to 0.8% valerenic acid; used to promote relaxation and sleep support.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Supports restful sleep & improved sleep onset*
- Calming support for mild nervous tension*
- Standardized valerenic-acid–containing extract*
- Generally well-tolerated for short-term nightly use*
- Traditionally used across cultures for sleep support*
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3rd-party lab tested for identity, potency & purity
Suggested Use
Take one (1) capsule 30 minutes before bedtime. Do not combine with alcohol, sedatives, or other depressants. If pregnant, nursing, on other medications, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before use.*
Product Specifications
Serving Size — 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container — 100
Form — Vegetarian Capsules
Free From — Non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan*
Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Valerian Root 500 mg capsules — herbal sleep & calm support for mild tension with standardized valerian extract. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
