What happens if you drink a lot of valerian

Why drink valerian

Valerian, or rather, valerian root, has a mild sedative effect. Most often it is used as a sleeping pill, because it facilitates the onset of natural sleep.

Sometimes valerian is used as a heart remedy, but it is better not to count on the effect. The plant at least somehow works only with a course intake and is unlikely to save a life during an attack, unlike well-studied nitrates.

What happens if you drink a lot of valerian

While valerian is considered a safe supplement, it can sometimes arise side effects:

• headache;
• dizziness;
• stomach problems;
• insomnia.

At the same time, it is not known how much valerian should be drunk for this. Therefore, it is best not to exceed the recommended doses and even reduce them if you have not tried this supplement before.

There is also no data on whether it is safe to drink valerian for pregnant, lactating and children under three years of age, so it's best not to risk it. And do not take this supplement if you drive a car or operate heavy machinery, because valerian causes drowsiness. This is especially important if you prefer an alcohol supplement rather than a tablet.

How much valerian can you drink

Scientists don't know for sure. There are no studies to show how much need to drink and for how long. In directories specifiedthat the working dose is 400–600 mg one hour before bedtime. But in this case, you will have to swallow 8 or more tablets at once, which is no longer recommended by manufacturers who have accurately examined their products.

So carefully follow the instructions for the drug.

Especially when it comes to alcohol. If you exceed the recommended dose, then all the potential benefits will negate the harm from alcohol. And motorists may be right lose, because even when taking the maximum daily dose in the blood, it may be more than 0.3 ppm.