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Swanson Valerian Root 500mg

Swanson Valerian Root 500mg

by Swanson Β· Herbal Supplements Β· tincture Β· 500mg

55
Overall
Fair
44
Quality
Fair
42
Purity
Fair
78
Value
Good

Swanson Valerian Root 500mg β€” Score vs Category Average

Summary

Swanson Valerian Root 500mg is a tincture supplement by Swanson providing 500mg of Valerian Root per 1 tincture. With an overall score of 55/100, it falls below the category average of 68. This product has not been independently third-party tested, which may be a concern for quality assurance. It carries 1 certification: GMP Certified. It is considered safe for use during pregnancy. Free from: gluten.

Our Analysis

Who Should Take This?

At just 55/100, Swanson Valerian Root 500mg doesn't perform well compared to the 70 other herbal supplements products we evaluated. Quality (44/100) and purity (42/100) are both concerning β€” significantly below the category average of 67.0. It has not been third-party tested, which means there's no independent verification of what's on the label. The tincture format is delivered in tincture form. It's pregnancy-safe and free from gluten.

Is It Worth the Price?

The value score of 78/100 is above the category average of 70.0. It's reasonably priced for what you get. Each 1 tincture delivers 500mg of Valerian Root. The main thing to be aware of: it hasn't undergone independent third-party testing. We'd suggest looking at higher-scoring alternatives in the Herbal Supplements category before choosing this one.

Certifications

  • GMP Certified

Concerns

  • Not Third Party Tested

Safety Info

  • Third-Party Tested: No
  • Pregnancy Safe: Yes

Allergen Free

gluten

How This Compares (Herbal Supplements Average)

Overall Score
Avg: 6855-13
Quality Score
Avg: 6744-23
Purity Score
Avg: 6742-25
Value Score
Avg: 7078+8