Hops: More Than Beer

When most people hear the word hops (Humulus lupulus), they immediately think of beer. But beyond its role in brewing, hops has a long history as a medicinal herb for relaxation and sleep. Traditionally used in Europe as a calming remedy, hops is now supported by modern research showing that its natural compounds can ease restlessness, promote relaxation, and support deeper, more restorative sleep.

How Hops Supports Sleep

Hops contains bioactive compounds, including xanthohumol and humulone, which act on the central nervous system to promote calmness and reduce overactive brain activity at night. Like passionflower, lemon balm, and valerian root, hops influences the GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) system in the brain — enhancing the neurotransmitter that helps the nervous system “power down” for the night.

Research has found that hops may help shorten the time it takes to fall asleep, while also improving sleep depth and quality. Its calming effects have also been shown to reduce mild anxiety and nervous tension, two of the biggest barriers to a good night’s rest. When combined with other herbal sleep aids, hops works synergistically to provide gentle, natural support for relaxation and sleep without grogginess the next day.

Hops in SleepMEND®

At Health IS Wealth, we’ve included organic hops in our SleepMEND® formulation because of its ability to complement the other calming botanicals. Together, these ingredients create a multi-layered approach to sleep health, helping to calm the mind, relax the body, and promote the kind of deep sleep your brain and body need to recharge.

The Bottom Line

Hops is far more than just a brewing ingredient — it’s a time-tested herbal remedy with powerful benefits for sleep and relaxation. By including hops in SleepMEND®, we’ve ensured that our formula delivers natural, effective support for anyone seeking to fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling refreshed.