Valerian for sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Bent S, Padula A, Moore D, Patterson M, Mehling W
Published in The American Journal of Medicine
Methodology
Systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 randomized placebo-controlled trials of valerian for sleep
Key Findings
Valerian increased the likelihood of reported sleep improvement but objective sleep measures showed no consistent benefit and study quality was poor
Conclusions
Valerian may improve subjective sleep quality, but methodological problems limit confidence
Limitations
High heterogeneity; poor trial quality; possible publication bias
Supplements Studied
Valerian increased the likelihood of reported sleep improvement but objective measures showed no consistent benefit
Outcomes Measured
Valerian increased the likelihood of reported sleep improvement, though objective measures were inconsistent
Related Health Concerns
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