Has anyone ever taken valerian root &?!
Question:
Has anyone ever taken valerian root &?
5-htp together? If so did it work well together in making ya calm and relaxed
Answers:
Valerian (Nervous) has been used as a sleep aid for over 1,000 years. Its ability to help relax the central nervous system, promote feelings of calm, decrease levels of anxiety and stress, and enhance sleep are known to millions the world over.
Unlike some prescription sleep aids, valerian is not known to cause morning grogginess and is non-addictive. Each chlorophyll-coated tablet of Nature's Sunshine Time-Release Valerian contains 500 mg of the finest valerian root extract, concentrated and standardized to 0.8 percent valerenic acid. Time-release technology offers a steady release of valerian for 6-8 hours, ensuring better, more restful sleep.
The recommended dosage for Valerian Root is one capsule with meals twice daily. Take 1-2 Time-Release Valerian approximately one hour before bedtime.
5-HTP can help you:
* Manage stress more effectively.
* Improve your quality of sleep.
* Overcome symptoms of depression and anxiety.
* Maintain mental and emotional well-being.
* Lose weight.
An advanced form of tryptophan, the naturally occurring amino acid that prompts the brain to create serotonin.
Research has shown 5-HTP to be effective in increasing serotonin levels and reducing symptoms of depression among depressed patients with lowered levels of serotonin.
Take them individually, if necessary and not together.