Valerian Nighttime™

KEY INGREDIENT(S)

Valerian Root

Ingredient Testing

Lemon Balm

Ingredient Testing

Valerian Root

Valeriana officinalis L.

Root standardized to contain 0.8% valerenic acids

Tests done on every batch

Manufacturers determine the amount and types of testing done on raw ingredients. Nature’s Way goes above and beyond industry standards with extensive testing on every batch of ingredients before they even go into production.

Valerenic acid

Nature’s Way analyzes every batch of valerian root standardized to contain 0.8% valerenic acids to ensure that you receive the potency promised on the label.

Identification

Verifying each botanical genus, species, and plant part ensures your product contains the exact ingredient listed in the Supplement Facts panel. High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) testing provides a detailed chemical fingerprint of the ingredient for comparison against certified botanical reference standards. HPTLC testing is among the best, most reliable methods for authenticating raw materials.

Microbiological contaminants

Nature’s Way tests every ingredient for microbial contaminants that can break down ingredients, decrease potency, and degrade a product’s quality. Verifying that ingredients meet regulatory standards for microorganisms like bacteria, molds, and yeasts helps ensure a safe and compliant product.

Heavy metals

Every ingredient is tested to meet regulatory standards for heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead. Testing for trace metal levels ensures ingredients comply with protective laws like California’s Proposition 65, and that the supplement won’t expose you to harmful levels of chemicals.

Pesticides

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes safety limits, known as tolerances, for residual pesticides, and the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) requires botanical suppliers to comply. While most ingredients are verified through annual qualification of our suppliers’ pesticide testing, some botanicals are more susceptible to retaining pesticide residue, so Nature's Way tests to confirm every batch of the raw material complies with USP <561>.

Solvent residue

Trace amounts of solvents used during processes such as ingredient extraction may remain in the raw materials. Performing USP <467> screening ensures that residual solvents are within safe, regulated limits. Testing every lot of the ingredient ensures it is processed according to Good Manufacturing Practices.

Standardized assay

Assay testing is performed on certain raw materials to measure the amount of a key component. This testing ensures consistency across batches of raw material, so you can feel confident that the ingredient matches the quantified amount declared on the label.

Tests performed periodically

Nature’s Way performs additional tests to ensure every supplier’s testing meets federal regulatory and our own high standards. Extra testing is especially critical for monitoring higher-risk botanicals.

Aflatoxins

Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins produced by specific mold and fungi species that grow on crops and botanicals, so it’s important to know your products are tested for them. Aflatoxin qualification testing at Nature’s Way ensures our suppliers’ testing is reliable and that the ingredients meet the required qualifications.

The ingredient

The golden oil from the dried root of the valerian plant has been used for millennia, with Hippocrates among its earliest recorded users in the 3rd century BC. The ancient Greeks and Romans, including the Roman emperor Valerian, swore by its beneficial effects.

Our valerian root comes from its native lands, where our suppliers often work with farmers, some providing seeds, others offering on-site support. 

Parts used:

Root

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis L.

Extract

Tests done on every batch

Identification

Microbiological contaminants

Heavy metals

Solvent residue

Tests performed periodically

Pesticides

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets safety limits, known as tolerances, for residual pesticides, and the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) requires botanical suppliers to comply. Nature’s Way verifies compliance with these tolerances through annual or periodic in-house testing of raw materials following the standards outlined in USP <561> to ensure safety and quality.

The ingredient

Lemon balm is part of the mint family, but has a strong citrus smell and has been used for centuries in teas and aromatherapy. While honeybees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love its nectar-rich flowers, many gardeners plant the hardy herb as a deterrent for unwanted pests.

Parts used:

Leaf

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Valerian Nighttime™

With uses dating back to the 11th century, valerian has traditionally been used to support restful sleep.* Valerian Nighttime uses valerian from farms in European countries like Poland, the Netherlands, and Bulgaria, where it grows best. Contains 320 mg of valerian extract per serving and lemon balm leaf extract.

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