Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common problem that interferes with sleep quality. Adequate amounts of sleep is an important factor in many medical and psychiatric conditions, al well as for general well-being. Conventional medicine has proposed numerous medications to treat this problem that often are expensive and have major potential side effects. Folic acid 5-10 mg can be helpful. Recently, Norma Cuellar published a triple-blinded, placebo-controlled study showing that 800 mg of valerian was effective in controlling restless legs symptoms and improving sleep quality. This herb is safer and less expensive than the usual and customary treatments.
See Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine (subsription required), p. 22-28.
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I take 500mg of Valerian root with 5 mg of Folic Acid twice a day for my Restless Leg Syndrome. Makes a hugh difference without the side effects of prescription medications, I would recommend it to anyone who suffers RLS.
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