NOW Foods Valerian Root 500 mg Review

Valerian Root 500 mg Veg Capsules from NOW Supplements is listed in the Herbs & Botanicals category, under Whole Herbs, as a Herbal Supplement. The product is a traditional herb, and the page lists 500 mg as a key feature. Valerian root has been an herbal favorite in many cultures for centuries. The product color is brown, and the page notes that natural color variation may occur in this product. The bottle is available in two sizes: 100 Veg Capsules, with 50 servings and SKU 4770, and 250 Veg Capsules, with 125 servings and SKU 4771. The Supplement Facts panel lists a serving size of 2 Veg Capsules. Each serving provides 1 g (1,000 mg) of Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) root and less than 1 g of total carbohydrates. The other ingredient is hypromellose, used as the cellulose capsule. The page states that the product is not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients, but is produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Suggested usage on the page is to take 2 capsules prior to bedtime as needed. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. The caution section states that the product is for adults only, should not be used if pregnant or nursing, and that people taking medication or with a medical condition should consult a physician. It also warns that the product may cause drowsiness, so users should not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after consuming valerian. Keep out of reach of children. The product is marked as Halal, Non-GMO, Intertek GMP Supplement Certification, Vegan and Kosher (Triangle K). It is made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients. The page also carries a California Proposition 65 warning stating that consuming the product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which the State of California knows to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOW describes itself as family owned since 1968.