{"product_id":"thorne-valerian-root","title":"Thorne Valerian Root","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-pdp\"\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"overview__body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"section__eyebrow\"\u003eMelatonin-Free Herbal Sleep Support\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch1 class=\"section__title\"\u003eThorne Valerian Root\u003c\/h1\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOne capsule carries 200 mg of Valeriana officinalis root extract standardized to 2% valerenic acid. Valerenic acid is the active molecule, and standardizing to it is what allows a 200 mg dose to do what larger amounts of an unstandardized extract would need to. There is no melatonin in the formula.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe concentration process has a second effect worth knowing about if you have used valerian before: it produces a higher potency extract with noticeably less odor than traditional valerian preparations. Take one capsule 60 minutes before bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-banner\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__label\"\u003eValerian Extract\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__value\"\u003e200 mg\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__sub\"\u003eRoot, per capsule\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__label\"\u003eValerenic Acid\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__value\"\u003e2%\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__sub\"\u003eStandardized\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__label\"\u003eServing\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__value\"\u003e1 capsule\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__sub\"\u003e60 minutes before bedtime\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__label\"\u003eServings\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__value\"\u003e30\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__sub\"\u003e30 capsules per bottle\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"value-bar\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"value-bar__item\"\u003eMelatonin-free\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"value-bar__item\"\u003eLess odor than traditional extracts\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"value-bar__item\"\u003eGluten, dairy and soy free\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"section--dark\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section__eyebrow\"\u003eThe Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"section__title\"\u003eA Plant With A Two-Thousand-Year Record\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section__lead\"\u003eValerian is not new. What is new is knowing which molecule in it matters and standardizing to that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tech__grid\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card tech-card--accent\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__icon\"\u003e🎯\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__title\"\u003eStandardized To 2% Valerenic Acid\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__text\"\u003eValerenic acid is the active molecule in valerian root. This extract is standardized to 2% of it, which means better effectiveness at a lower dose than traditional extracts require. The same concentration process yields a higher potency extract with less odor, which matters more than it sounds if you have opened a bottle of ordinary valerian.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"tech-card__stat\"\u003e200 mg · 2% valerenic acid\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__icon\"\u003e🌙\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__title\"\u003eA Botanical, Not A Hormone\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__text\"\u003eValerian is a perennial native to Europe and Asia with a documented history in ancient Greek, Roman, and Ayurvedic medical traditions, where the root was used to support restful sleep and calm evening anxious feelings.* There is no melatonin here, which is the distinction if you want sleep support without supplementing a hormone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"tech-card__stat\"\u003eValeriana officinalis · Melatonin-free\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section__eyebrow\"\u003eWhat It Supports\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"section__title\"\u003eFalling Asleep, Staying Asleep, Waking Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"benefits__grid\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon benefit-card__icon--dark\"\u003e⏳\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eLonger sleep from day one\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon\"\u003e😴\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eSleep quality and total sleep time\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eQuality\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon\"\u003e⚡\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eShorter time to fall asleep\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eLatency\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon\"\u003e📊\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eMore of your time in bed asleep\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon benefit-card__icon--dark\"\u003e🔄\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eNatural sleep-wake regulation\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eRhythm\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon\"\u003e🧘\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eCalmer anxious feelings at night\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eEvening\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eMore refreshed mornings\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eRecovery\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon\"\u003e🚫\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eSleep support without melatonin\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eFormula\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"section--cream\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section__eyebrow\"\u003eFull Spec Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"section__title\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"specs__grid\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"specs-group\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3 class=\"specs-group__title\"\u003eSupplement Facts (Per Capsule)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"specs-row\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__key\"\u003eServing size\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__val\"\u003e1 capsule\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"specs-row\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__key\"\u003eServings per container\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__val\"\u003e30\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"specs-row\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__key\"\u003eValerian extract (root), Valeriana officinalis\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__val\"\u003e200 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"specs-row\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__key\"\u003eStandardization\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__val\"\u003e2% valerenic acid\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"specs-row\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__key\"\u003eMelatonin\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__val\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"specs-group\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3 class=\"specs-group__title\"\u003eFormula \u0026amp; Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"specs-row\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__key\"\u003eOther ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__val\"\u003eHypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silicon Dioxide\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"specs-row\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__key\"\u003eExtract\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__val\"\u003eSleeproot, a trademark of OmniActive Health Technologies Limited (India)\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"specs-row\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__key\"\u003eTiming\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__val\"\u003e60 minutes before bedtime\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"specs-row\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__key\"\u003eUnit count\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__val\"\u003e30 capsules\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"specs-row\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__key\"\u003eDietary\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"specs-row__val\"\u003eGluten free, dairy free, soy free\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section__eyebrow\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"section__title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq__list\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eWhen should I take Valerian Root?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eOne capsule 60 minutes before bedtime\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as recommended by your health-care practitioner. Thorne is specific about the timing rather than saying \"at bedtime,\" so it is worth following.\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eHow soon should I notice anything?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003e\n              Thorne gives a staged timeline: staying asleep longer \u003cstrong\u003eafter the first use\u003c\/strong\u003e, falling asleep faster \u003cstrong\u003eafter 3 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, more of your total hours in bed spent actually asleep and calmer anxious feelings \u003cstrong\u003eafter 2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, and waking more refreshed \u003cstrong\u003eafter 4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e of use.*\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eDoes it contain melatonin?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a single-botanical formula: valerian root extract and nothing else active. It is the option to choose if you want sleep support without supplementing a hormone.\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eWhy does the 2% valerenic acid standardization matter?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003e\n              Valerenic acid is the \u003cstrong\u003eactive molecule\u003c\/strong\u003e in valerian root, so standardizing to 2% of it is what makes a 200 mg dose meaningful rather than arbitrary. It gives greater efficiency at a lower dose than traditional extracts, and the concentration process also produces \u003cstrong\u003eless odor\u003c\/strong\u003e than ordinary valerian.\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eCan I take it alongside other sleep supplements?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003e\n              Thorne notes it \u003cstrong\u003emay be stacked with other sleep-support nutrients such as Magnesium Glycinate\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the reasoning that the two work on different parts of the problem — one on the mind, one on the body.* Check with your health-care practitioner before combining supplements.\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eAre there any warnings or interactions?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003e\n              This product is contraindicated in anyone with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not use if pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thorne reports no known adverse interactions or contraindications as of the label's publication date.\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"container--narrow\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n  document.querySelectorAll('.product-pdp .faq-item button').forEach(btn =\u003e {\n    btn.addEventListener('click', () =\u003e {\n      const item = btn.closest('.faq-item');\n      const answer = item.querySelector('.faq-answer');\n      item.classList.toggle('active');\n      answer.classList.toggle('open');\n    });\n  });\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Thorne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49120349225211,"sku":"SF830","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/9341\/0393\/files\/SF830ValerianRootFlatlay.jpg?v=1785528854","url":"https:\/\/www.recoveryforathletes.com\/products\/thorne-valerian-root","provider":"Recovery For Athletes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}