Promotes deep and restful sleep, naturally. May also produce calming effects and temporarily relieve feelings of nervousness. How Does NSI® Valerian Root Complex work? Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a perennial plant with dark green pointed leaves and small white, light pink and purple flowers. Its root has traditionally been used for centuries as a sleep aid and for relief from nervousness, restlessness and stress-related anxiety. Valerian is believed to help with calming benefits by increasing the amount of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter that regulates sleep cycles, available in the synaptic cleft. In vitro study results have shown that valerian extract may cause GABA to be released from brain nerve endings, then block GABA from being taken back into nerve cells. Valerian extracts contain GABA in quantities believed to be sufficient enough to produce calming effects. Valerian may improve the amount of time required to fall asleep, enhance overall sleep quality and lessen the number of times an individual awakens during the night¹. In addition to promoting healthy sleep, valerian has also been reported to help ease feelings of restlessness and anxiety, as GABA also regulates brain excitability. Some Herbalists recommend taking valerian for four to six weeks, then taking a break for two weeks to see if sleep has improved. Dosages should be taken 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime. First-time users, or those taking valerian during the day, should start with smaller doses to determine what amount produces the desired effects. NSI® Valerian Root Complex is better because it:. Contains 1,020 mg of Valerian Root Complex, with 220 mg of valerian root standardized to 0.8% valerenic acids. Is an all-natural solution to obtaining a good night's rest. ¹ Leathwood PD, Chauffard F, Heck E, Munoz-Box R. Aqueous extract of valerian root (Valeriana officinalis L.) improves sleep quality in man. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 1982 Jul;17(1):65-71.
Average Customer Rating:
4.1 out of 5
8 of 10 (80%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
"If you just need a little something to help you relax and fall asleep then, this is a great product. I feel safe taking it because it is NSI and it works exceptionally well. My husband agrees with this as well. I don't think someone who is having extreme trouble sleeping or falling asleep would have the same positive experience with this product. It is mild and I sleep through the night. The cons, Valerian Root stinks!!!! Sometimes it smells like a stinky grape smell and other times like a baby's diaper, but if you can stand it long enough to open the bottle take out the pills and swallow them it will be okay (as long as you drink enough water). I also sometimes have a hang over feeling in the morning, but I have noticed I can often just take one capsule instead of the recommended amount and that fixes it. Overall, this is an excellent Valerian product!"
Really Good Product,
May 15, 2008
By Tinkerbell1from Columbus, GA
"This product helped me to sleep at night starting from the very frist time I took one. I use it on a daily basis now and also during the day if I'm feeling stressed. It does have a calming effect."
Great product-- definitely helps with sleep.,
February 3, 2008
By jessers11581
"NSI seems to be just as effective as other brands of valerian I've tried, and it is far less expensive. I would recommend this product as a sleep aid."
"I have reordered this product numerous times now. The NSI Valerian Root Complex is very effective with no side effects. With it's high mg count you only need to take a small amount which results in the bottle lasting a pretty long time. Plus, it's only 9.99. One of the least expensive yet most effective Valerian Root Complex' Vitacost has to offer. Sleep is very important, so if you're struggling, get some help!"
This Valerian does not work,
March 28, 2007
By mrskitch123
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"I have been very happy with many NSI products but not this one. I used 1530mg of this product on two different occasions and felt no discernable difference, whereas I have used 800mg of other standardized Valerians from other companies and had wonderful full night drowsiness and sleep. I also tried a different bottle of the same NSI formula with no better results. The after taste and smell was like mold growing."
