The short answer · Sedation or drowsiness
Take valerian root for sedation or drowsiness. This is the one to buy.
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Nutricost, Valerian Root, 120 Capsules (2,000 mg per Capsule)
4.7· 803 ratings· $0.18/serving
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Valerian Root 1000 mg — inside the studied 450-1200 mg window
Of 552 products scored for Sedation or drowsiness, Nutricost, Valerian Root, 120 Capsules (2,000 mg per Capsule) ranks #1 with a DoseRank score of 0. Valerian Root has moderate human evidence for this outcome.
The form“Why Valerian Root — not Immediate-Release Melatonin or Passionflower?”Evidence Moderate evidence
Valerian Root has moderate human evidence for this outcome.
- Valerian RootThe pick
Moderate evidence · 1000 mg
Dried root of Valeriana officinalis; among the most studied botanicals for sleep onset, though evidence is mixed; often combined with hops or lemon balm.
- Immediate-Release Melatonin
Strong evidence · 2.6 mg
Standard melatonin absorbed quickly; peaks within 30-60 minutes and suits onset trouble - chosen over extended-release when the goal is falling asleep, not staying asleep.
- Passionflower
Moderate evidence
Climbing vine with flavonoids including chrysin; mildly sedating GABA-modulating herb used for anxiety and restlessness, often in combination sleep formulas.
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Nutricost, Valerian Root, 120 Capsules (2,000 mg per Capsule) ranks #1 for Sedation or drowsiness with a DoseRank score of 0. The score blends clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust signals and value across 552 products scored for this outcome.
Valerian Root has moderate human evidence for this outcome.
Valerian Root at 1000 mg lands inside the studied 450-1200 mg window.
Nutricost, Valerian Root, 120 Capsules (2,000 mg per Capsule) works out at $0.18 per serving. $0.18 per serving — mid price tier for this outcome. The cheapest ranked pick here is $0.09 per serving.
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