Hops: benefits by goal, the dosage that worked, and the supplements ranked
What the 9 human studies of hops we graded show for each goal, the dose that worked, and the products that hold it. This page is educational, not medical advice.
Hops benefits, by goal: what the studies show
Members OnlyThe top 2 of 2 goals
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hormone Balance for Women | Improved in studies 8 studies, 2 showed an improvement, 1 pooled analysis | 8 | – |
| Younger-Looking Skin for Men, on the skin | Too few studies 1 study, no clear result | 1 | – |
Hops supplements, ranked by the human studies
Members OnlyThe top 3 of 4
Hops dosage: how much per day
The dose that worked in the studies, and the upper limit
No study we graded gave a dose that worked yet.
Biohacker panel
Members OnlyWhat our 10 biohackers say about hops
Ben Greenfield, 23 Aug 2024: Tried Kolkurb, an active ingredient called Mar from hops extract, an hour before a meal and found it worked effectively to induce satiety, despite its extremely bitter taste. Source
Thomas DeLauer, 3 May 2024: Recommends Hop Water, which contains water, hops, and nootropics like 5-HTP, as a solution for those who want to reduce alcohol consumption. Source
Dr. Mark Hyman, 10 Dec 2021: States that at the Ultrawell Center, they use hops, an herb, as part of their toolbox to help patients with sleep. Source
Questions people ask
Members OnlyAnswered from the figures on this page
What is hops good for?
By the human studies we graded, hops shows an improvement for hormone balance for women.
Hops for hormone balance for women: what do the studies show?
In the human studies of hops we graded for hormone balance for women: 8 studies, 2 showed an improvement, 1 pooled analysis.
Can I take hops with my meds?
Some supplements can change how meds work or are absorbed. Members have every product checked against the meds in their Health Profile before it joins their protocol.
Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →
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