Lifesource Vitamins Valerian Root Liquid Extract — Herbal Sleep & Stress Support*
Lifesource Vitamins Valerian Root Liquid Extract delivers a convenient, fast-absorbing format of Valeriana officinalis to support restful sleep, calm, and stress relief. Crafted in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities for 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 improved patient-reported sleep outcomes (heterogeneous methods noted).*
NIH/PubMed — Bent S, 2010
✓ May shorten sleep latency & enhance quality* — systematic review concluded valerian can reduce time to fall asleep and improve overall sleep quality in some trials.*
NIH/PMC — Taibi D, 2006
✓ Postmenopausal sleep support* — double-blind randomized trial reported improved sleep scores with valerian versus placebo in postmenopausal women.*
NIH/PubMed — Taavoni S, 2011
✓ Supports psychophysiological insomnia outcomes* — clinical trial reported improvements in subjective sleep measures after valerian extract.*
NIH/PubMed — Donath F, 2000
✓ Supports sleep quality & calm in dialysis patients* — placebo-controlled study found improved sleep quality and reduced anxiety/depressive symptoms in that population.*
NIH/PMC — Shayanpour S, 2021
✓ Improves patient-perceived sleep outcomes* — across several randomized trials, a higher proportion of participants rated sleep as “improved” with valerian.*
NIH/PMC — Taibi D, 2006
✓ May support sleep continuity* — some placebo-controlled studies reported fewer nighttime awakenings or improved continuity measures (results vary by trial).*
NIH/PMC — Taibi D, 2006
✓ May improve morning restfulness ratings* — some studies reported improved “rested in the morning” or similar subjective restfulness measures.*
NIH/PMC — Taibi D, 2006
✓ Tolerability in short-term use* — human studies and authoritative NIH reviews report valerian is generally well tolerated for short-term use at common intake levels.*
NIH/ODS — Valerian, 2024
✓ Standardized preparations studied in clinical trials* — multiple trials evaluated quantified extracts (including valerenic-acid–containing preparations) similar to standardized products.*
NIH/PubMed — Donath F, 2000
Additional / Promising Evidence*
✓ Traditional use for mild nervous tension & sleep* — authoritative summaries describe valerian’s traditional use for sleep and relaxation.*
NIH/ODS — Valerian, 2024
✓ Evidence quality guidance* — expert overviews note mixed/heterogeneous findings and recommend realistic expectations when evaluating results.*
NIH/ODS — Valerian, 2024
✓ Sleep continuity & restfulness signals* — some trials report improvements in perceived restfulness or continuity measures, though results vary.*
NIH/PMC — Taibi D, 2006
✓ Adjunctive calming support* — anxiety-related measures improved alongside sleep outcomes in certain clinical contexts.*
NIH/PMC — Shayanpour S, 2021
✓ Objective outcomes remain inconsistent* — reviews and meta-analyses note variable polysomnography outcomes and call for standardization across trials.*
NIH/PubMed — Bent S, 2010
✓ Practical safety considerations* — NIH guidance discusses potential sedation and interaction considerations (e.g., avoid combining with alcohol or sedatives).*
NIH/ODS — Valerian, 2024
University-Led & Academic Studies
No distinct university-led or academic-affiliated studies were included in the source content for this draft. (This section is reserved and will populate when university-identified evidence is provided.)*
Global Evidence & Reviews
No additional global evidence/review items beyond NIH-indexed sources were included in the source content for this draft. (This section is reserved and will populate when global review evidence is provided.)*
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) — traditionally used to promote relaxation and sleep support; human trials and reviews indicate improvements in subjective sleep quality for some individuals.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Supports restful sleep & sleep onset*
- Calming support for mild nightly stress*
- Standardized valerenic-acid–containing extract*
- Generally well tolerated for short-term nightly use*
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3rd-party lab tested for identity, potency & purity
Suggested Use
Shake well. Take 30 drops in water or juice, 1–3 times daily, or as needed. Do not combine with alcohol, sedatives, or other depressants. If pregnant, nursing, on medications, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before use.*
Product Specifications
Serving Size — 30 Drops (1 mL)
Servings Per Container — 30
Herb Weight Equivalence — 500 mg per 1 mL
Herb Strength Ratio — 1:2
Form — Liquid Extract (1 fl oz / 30 mL)
Other Ingredients — Deionized Water; Grain Alcohol (53–63% by volume)
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 Liquid Extract — fast-absorbing herbal sleep & calm support for nightly stress, quality-focused, and 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
