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Vital Extracts Valerian 50 mg

1 Capsule · 60 servings · $0.11/serving

30 / 100Poor

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
35
Safety
87
Final score
30/100

Ingredients (2)

Valerian Root

77%

Dose

230 mg

Target

300–600 mg

Form

Valerian Root Extract

17%

Dose

50 mg

Target

300–600 mg

Form

Other Ingredients (3)

MaltodextrinBinder

Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

HypromelloseCapsule

Plant-derived capsule material from cellulose

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.