A Brief Introduction to Hops

The Hop plant is a flowering vine that is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Hops have been used for centuries because of their sedative qualities. They help provide positive support for:

Occasional sleep difficulty caused by restlessness, nervous tension, occasional anxiety, mild to moderate mood changes, or jet lag
Daytime drowsiness caused by occasional sleeplessness

The sedative action of Hops provides relief from occasional sleep problems without causing next-day grogginess. Hops have been classified GRAS (generally regarded as safe) by the US Food and Drug Administration, and have maintained a long, safe history of use.

How Hops are Thought to Work

Scientists have isolated the following active components from the Hops plant:

Flavonoids
Chalcones
Alpha Acids

While the exact mechanism of action of Hops has not yet been determined, their sedative qualities are not questioned due to long-standing historical documentation as well as some clinical research. Phytochemists believe that the Flavonoids, Chalcones, and Alpha Acids contained in hop extracts are responsible for its sedative activity. Hops are often combined into multi-herbal preparations with Valerian Root, German Chamomile, and Passion Flower to increase their sedative effects.

Hops Safety and Usage

Hops maintains an excellent safety profile when it is used as directed. In the United States, Hops is classified as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the Food and Drug Administration. Substances that receive a GRAS classification have maintained a long, safe history of common use in foods or have been determined to be safe based on proven scientific research. An effective adult dose is 100mg-325mg for occasional sleep difficulties caused by restlessness, nervous tension, occasional anxiety, mild to moderate mood changes, or jet lag.

What are the potential side effects of Hops?

Side effects are rare and have been documented as mild in clinical study. They may include drowsiness and dizziness. In the event that you experience an adverse reaction, discontinue use of this herb. Hops does not cause withdrawal or discontinuation effects.

Does Hops adversely interact with prescription drugs?

Taking Hops in combination with prescription medications such as benzodiazepines, SSRIs, or SNRIs may cause drowsiness. If you are taking a prescription medication, it is recommended that you consult with your prescribing doctor before making any changes or additions to your current treatment plan.

Precautions and Safety For Users Taking Hops

Consult with your healthcare provider before beginning a wellness plan that includes dietary supplements like Hops
Do not operate vehicles or heavy machinery until you know how Hops affects you

Is Hops safe for children?

Hops is generally well-tolerated when used by children between the ages of seven and thirteen. Because each child is different, Hops should not be administered without the supervision of a professional healthcare provider.

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