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  • Feb 18, 2009, 10:19 AM
    chiquita28
    Why does Valerian keep me up?
    Okay so I tried Valerian root last night around 10:00 am and I was wide awake until 3:00 am. Does anyone know why? I could have went for a run last night, that's how much energy I had. I only slept four hours as well.
  • Feb 18, 2009, 10:58 AM
    J_9
    Quote:

    Safety, Side Effects and Warnings:

    The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) gives valerian a class 1 safety rating, indicating that it is a safe herb with a wide dosage range.

    Some people, however, experience adverse reactions to valerian. Rather than feeling the calming or sleep-inducing effects, they suddenly feel nervous, anxious and restless after taking the herb and may experience heart palpitations.
    You can read all about it here.

    Valerian Root - Benefits, Common Uses, Side Effects and Clinical Information for Valerian Root
  • Feb 18, 2009, 08:01 PM
    N0help4u

    Yeah I would say it has to do with some people's brain chemistry-neurotransmitters, etc... working differently.
    Also if you have serious aches, drink a lot of caffeine, and other problems and habits can cause it not to work for you.

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