About Passionflower
Passionflower may improve subjective sleep quality primarily through anxiolytic mechanisms involving GABA-A receptor modulation. Limited RCTs exist, mostly small and focused on anxiety rather than sleep directly. Often combined with valerian and hops in commercial products. No established RDA/UL.
What Passionflower supports
- May reduce anxiety and support relaxation
- Limited evidence for sleep quality improvement
How much Passionflower to take
Clinical studies typically use 250–500 mg of Passionflower. Extract form; limited clinical data available.
- Effective range
- 250–500 mg
Clinical evidence
Limited clinical evidence. Very limited clinical trials, mostly small and focused on anxiety rather than sleep directly
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