Essentials for Wellness Now
Shelly McCauley, CNHP
Hops
Overview
Hops do more than add flavor and foam to your beer.
Raise a glass to this traditional aid for sleep and nervousness!
Hops have a calming effect on the nervous system and are a common ingredient in products used to promote restful sleep and relaxation.
Hops are a tonic herb that have also been used historically to support glandular health.
Plus, hops support digestive function too.
An interesting folk remedy for improving sleep is to fill a pillow with hops and use it in place of a regular pillow. King George III of Great Britain was said to have used pillows filled with hops to calm him.
Hops were also used by indigenous tribes in North America. The Cherokee were said to use hops as a natural sleep aid and for female reproductive health, and the Navajo used hops for coughs and colds. The Delaware used hops for earache, toothache and as a natural sleep aid, while the Dakota used them for wound healing and for gastrointestinal complaints.
Benefits
- Helps calm & support the nervous system.
- May promote restful sleep.
- Non-GMO & sustainably-sourced
How It Works
Hops have been used to soothe feelings of anxiousness and restlessness, most likely due to their nervine properties.
A recent study demonstrated that hops extract improves the body’s response to stress and anxiousness.
Hops contain bitter compounds known as hop acids, which promote the production of digestive fluids.
Hops may also help reduce appetite and food cravings due to the influence of these bitter compounds on the brain's reward system and appetite regulation processes.
Other plant chemicals appear to act like weak estrogens in the body.
Hops are a rich source of vitamin B3 (niacin), as well as vitamin C and certain minerals.
Plus, hops contain the flavonoid xanthohumol, which possesses antioxidant properties and may help relax blood vessels and improve blood circulation.
Ingredients
Hops flowers.
Quality
We work with European farmers who have grown Hops for generations to sustainably source the highest quality plants. How do we know that? Well, we’ve actually been there. We’ve audited their facilities, toured the farms and gone through their records to ensure they meet our exacting standards.
Our partners also work with scientists who analyze the soil to determine the best time to plant and harvest hops to maximize phytonutrient content. Each plant is tended for three years before picking to optimize harvest yields.
And our hops are non-GMO and vegan, Kosher and Halal certified.
Recommended Use
Take 2 capsules with a meal twice daily.
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.