Thorne Valerian Root

Melatonin-Free Herbal Sleep Support Thorne Valerian Root One capsule carries 200 mg of Valeriana officinalis root extract standardized to 2% valerenic acid. Valerenic acid is the active molecule, and standardizing to it is what allows a 200 mg dose to do what larger amounts of an unstandardized extract would need to. There is no melatonin in the formula.* The concentration process has a second effect worth knowing about if you have used valerian before: it produces a higher potency extract with noticeably less odor than traditional valerian preparations. Take one capsule 60 minutes before bed. Valerian Extract 200 mg Root, per capsule Valerenic Acid 2% Standardized Serving 1 capsule 60 minutes before bedtime Servings 30 30 capsules per bottle Melatonin-free Less odor than traditional extracts Gluten, dairy and soy free The Extract A Plant With A Two-Thousand-Year Record Valerian is not new. What is new is knowing which molecule in it matters and standardizing to that. 🎯 Standardized To 2% Valerenic Acid Valerenic acid is the active molecule in valerian root. This extract is standardized to 2% of it, which means better effectiveness at a lower dose than traditional extracts require. The same concentration process yields a higher potency extract with less odor, which matters more than it sounds if you have opened a bottle of ordinary valerian. 200 mg · 2% valerenic acid 🌙 A Botanical, Not A Hormone Valerian is a perennial native to Europe and Asia with a documented history in ancient Greek, Roman, and Ayurvedic medical traditions, where the root was used to support restful sleep and calm evening anxious feelings.* There is no melatonin here, which is the distinction if you want sleep support without supplementing a hormone. Valeriana officinalis · Melatonin-free What It Supports Falling Asleep, Staying Asleep, Waking Up ⏳ Longer sleep from day one Duration 😴 Sleep quality and total sleep time Quality ⚡ Shorter time to fall asleep Latency 📊 More of your time in bed asleep Efficiency 🔄 Natural sleep-wake regulation Rhythm 🧘 Calmer anxious feelings at night Evening ☀️ More refreshed mornings Recovery 🚫 Sleep support without melatonin Formula Full Spec Sheet Specifications Supplement Facts (Per Capsule) Serving size 1 capsule Servings per container 30 Valerian extract (root), Valeriana officinalis 200 mg Standardization 2% valerenic acid Melatonin None Formula & Product Details Other ingredients Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silicon Dioxide Extract Sleeproot, a trademark of OmniActive Health Technologies Limited (India) Timing 60 minutes before bedtime Unit count 30 capsules Dietary Gluten free, dairy free, soy free Questions Frequently Asked Questions When should I take Valerian Root? + One capsule 60 minutes before bedtime, or as recommended by your health-care practitioner. Thorne is specific about the timing rather than saying "at bedtime," so it is worth following. How soon should I notice anything? + Thorne gives a staged timeline: staying asleep longer after the first use, falling asleep faster after 3 days, more of your total hours in bed spent actually asleep and calmer anxious feelings after 2 weeks, and waking more refreshed after 4 weeks of use.* Does it contain melatonin? + No. This is a single-botanical formula: valerian root extract and nothing else active. It is the option to choose if you want sleep support without supplementing a hormone. Why does the 2% valerenic acid standardization matter? + Valerenic acid is the active molecule in valerian root, so standardizing to 2% of it is what makes a 200 mg dose meaningful rather than arbitrary. It gives greater efficiency at a lower dose than traditional extracts, and the concentration process also produces less odor than ordinary valerian. Can I take it alongside other sleep supplements? + Thorne notes it may be stacked with other sleep-support nutrients such as Magnesium Glycinate, on the reasoning that the two work on different parts of the problem — one on the mind, one on the body.* Check with your health-care practitioner before combining supplements. Are there any warnings or interactions? + This product is contraindicated in anyone with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Thorne reports no known adverse interactions or contraindications as of the label's publication date. * 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.