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 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). (Sleep Med, 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. (Am J Med, 2006)
• Postmenopausal sleep support — double-blind RCT reported improved sleep scores with valerian vs placebo in postmenopausal women. (Menopause, 2011)
• Psychophysiological insomnia — clinical trial showed better sleep structure and subjective sleep after valerian extract. (Pharmacopsychiatry, 2000)
• Sleep & mood in dialysis patients — placebo-controlled study found valerian improved sleep quality and reduced anxiety/depressive symptoms. (PMC, 2021)
• Patient-perceived sleep enhancement — a higher proportion rated sleep “improved” with valerian across several RCTs. (Am J Med, 2006)
• Tolerability in short-term use — human studies and authoritative reviews report few adverse effects at typical nightly doses. (NIH/ODS — Fact Sheet)
• Standardized preparations in trials — multiple studies evaluated quantified valerenic-acid–containing extracts similar to standardized products. (Pharmacopsychiatry, 2000)
Additional Studies Showing Promising/Traditional Benefits*
• Traditional use for mild nervous tension & sleep — recognized by an authoritative European monograph for short-term traditional use. (EMA HMPC — Valerianae radix Monograph)
• Evidence quality guidance — expert overviews describe mixed/heterogeneous results; recommend realistic expectations and a trial period of several nights to 2 weeks. (NIH/ODS — Fact Sheet)
• Sleep continuity & restfulness — some placebo-controlled studies report better “rested in the morning” ratings with valerian. (Am J Med, 2006)
• Adjunctive calming support — anxiety measures improved alongside sleep in certain clinical contexts. (PMC, 2021)
• Objective outcomes remain inconsistent — meta-analysis notes varied polysomnography results and calls for standardized extracts/doses. (Sleep Med, 2010)
We monitor research from the world’s leading institutions — including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge University, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, MIT, the University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Tufts, Boston University, Cornell, Columbia, and Ohio State — to ensure our guidance remains aligned with the highest standards of credible science.*
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*
• 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
Key Ingredient
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. See evidence: Am J Med, 2006; Sleep Med, 2010; NIH/ODS.
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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 sleep & calm support tincture standardized for valerenic acids, traditional EMA-recognized formula, 3rd-party tested.*
