Previous studies have found daily consumption of dark chocolate reduces blood pressure and is good for the heart. Now scientists have discovered why this happens-and its down to how our guts ferment the fibre in cocoa beans.
If you take Benadryl as a sleep aid, the maximum recommended dose is 50-100mg. The USFDA mandates 50mg. South Africa, the UK, Australia and New Zealand permit a dosage of up to 100mg.
The longer you take valerian, the more it helps as the sleep-inducing effects increase over a several week period. Recommended dosage for treating sleep deprivation with Valerian is a 450mg capsule taken an hour before bed.