NOW Foods Valerian Root, 500mg, 100 vcaps

NOW Foods Valerian Root – valerian root in vegetable capsules

NOW Foods Valerian Root is a food supplement containing ground valerian root in vegetable capsules. Each capsule contains 500 mg of valerian root and the recommended daily dose is 2 capsules, i.e. 1 g. According to the label, two capsules are taken as needed prior to bedtime. The bottle contains 100 vegetable capsules, i.e. 50 daily doses. The ingredient list is as simple as possible: the capsule contains only valerian root and the capsule shell is made of cellulose, with no other excipients. According to the manufacturer, the product is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

What is valerian?

Common valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows wild in most of Europe and Asia, in moist meadows, on ditch banks and at forest edges. In summer the plant flowers with fragrant whitish or pinkish blossoms, but food supplements use its underground part – the root and rhizome, which are dried and ground.

Valerian root has a very characteristic strong smell, which comes from the essential oils naturally present in the root. That is why the capsules and the bottle may have a distinctive smell – this is natural and does not indicate a quality defect. No nutrient reference value has been established for valerian root, which is why the %NRV column of the table shows two asterisks.

How to use?

Take 2 capsules as needed prior to bedtime with a glass of water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product may cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking the capsules. If you also use other food supplements or herbal teas containing valerian, take their amounts into account. One bottle contains 50 daily doses. After opening, keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place – this also keeps the smell of the root inside the bottle.

Key features

• 500 mg valerian root – in every capsule, 1 g per daily dose (2 capsules).
• Just one ingredient – the capsule contains only ground valerian root, no other excipients.
• Vegetable capsule shell – the capsule shell is made of cellulose, gelatine-free.
• Taken prior to bedtime – 2 capsules as needed according to the label.
• 100 capsules – 50 daily doses in one bottle.
• Vegan, halal and kosher – also non-GMO according to the manufacturer.

Who is it for?

NOW Foods Valerian Root is suitable for adults who want to supplement their diet with valerian root and prefer a product with a simple composition and no excipients. Thanks to the vegetable capsule shell, it is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans according to the manufacturer. The product must not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding and is not intended for children. If you are taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use. As the product may cause drowsiness, it is not suitable for taking before driving or work that requires alertness.

Ingredients, quality and storage

The product contains only valerian root and a cellulose capsule shell. The product is not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients, but the facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens. The country of origin is the United States of America, and the brand owner is NOW Foods – a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968 and follows good manufacturing practice (GMP). According to the manufacturer, the product is non-GMO, halal and kosher certified and suitable for vegans. As the product is made from a plant raw material, natural colour variation of the capsule content may occur.