Hops (Hop Extract) 310mg | 180 capsules | Swanson

Hops (Hop Extract) by Swanson

You probably know hops from beer. But the plant has a much longer history in herbal tradition than as a brewing ingredient. Swanson's hop extract provides the flower of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus) in full-spectrum form, with 310mg per capsule. It is intended for adults who prefer to take hop in a solid, measured form rather than as a tea or in a glass. A bottle contains 180 capsules, enough for a long period.

What hop actually is

Hop is the female flower of Humulus lupulus, a fast-growing climbing plant from the hemp family that occurs in temperate regions. In brewing, hop has been used for centuries to preserve beer and give it bitterness. But long before hop ended up in beer, the plant was already valued for something else. Hop has a relaxing effect and contributes to healthy sleep*. In addition, hop has a calming effect on the nervous system*. Hop belongs to the classic herbs from the European tradition, alongside plants such as valerian and lemon balm.

What full-spectrum means

Full-spectrum means that the entire hop flower is processed, and not just an isolated component. This way, the natural proportions of the plant are preserved, including the bitter substances humulones and lupulones and the polyphenol xanthohumol. Each capsule contains 310mg of hop flower, and a serving of two capsules amounts to 620mg. The difference with a separate, isolated ingredient is that here you get the complete plant profile, in the same composition as in the flower itself. For those who want to take the plant in its entirety instead of a single substance, that is a conscious choice.

Hop and your digestion

Traditionally, a bitter hop drink was taken after eating. Hop contributes to digestion and the functioning of the intestinal tract*. Many people wonder if hop capsules do the same thing as the hop in a glass of beer. The difference is clear: these capsules contain only the plant, without alcohol and without the malt, water and yeast that belong to beer. So you are taking the hop in pure form.

The capsule and what is in it

Besides the hop flower, there are only excipients in the capsule: rice flour as a carrier, magnesium stearate, silica and calcium palmitate. The capsule itself is made of gelatin. According to herbal tradition, hop is often combined with other plants such as valerian, chamomile or passionflower, although this product contains only hop. This way you decide for yourself whether you use it alone or alongside another herb. In short: this is the flower of the hop plant in full-spectrum form, in a large bottle of 180 capsules, for those who like to dose the plant daily and measured.

*Health claim pending European approval.