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Hops

Also called: Humulus lupulus

The flower used in brewing beer, used in herbal medicine for sleep and calm, usually with valerian. Hops also contain a plant estrogen and are studied for menopause symptoms.

Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a chronic condition. Ask your provider before you start.

Studied for

  • Trouble sleeping, often combined with valerian
  • Restlessness and nervous tension
  • Hot flashes (early research)

Found naturally in

  • Hop flowers, used to flavor beer

Label red flags

  • Sleep blends with undisclosed amounts
  • Beer is not a substitute and adds alcohol

Check with a provider

  • History of hormone-sensitive cancer or conditions, because of its plant estrogen
  • Taking sedatives, sleep medicines, or anxiety medicines, or drinking alcohol
  • Depression, as sedating herbs may worsen low mood in some people
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding, or planned surgery

Supplements that contain it

3 products in Dr. Lesher's dispensary list hops on the label.

Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.

Parts of the body it affects

Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.

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Brain & nerves

Your brain, spinal cord, and nerves carry every signal in your body, from movement and sensation to mood and memory.

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Reproductive organs

Your ovaries and uterus shape your cycle, fertility, and hormones. Sex hormones also influence the immune system, one reason autoimmune disease is more common in women.

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Dr. Lesher, ND

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