Quick Answer: Kava Valerian Ashwagandha Capsules
Calm Surfer™ Kava Valerian Ashwagandha Capsules deliver 1000 mg of a 3-herb calm and stress-relief blend in 60 vegan capsules. Take 1 to 2 capsules twice daily with food. Effects begin in 30 to 45 minutes and build over 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use. 30-day supply per bottle.
What Is Calm Surfer Kava Valerian Ashwagandha Capsules?
Calm Surfer 1000 mg capsules combine 3 calm-and-sleep herbs in a vegan cellulose shell: noble kava (Piper methysticum) lateral root, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root, and valerian (Valeriana officinalis) root. Each bottle holds 60 capsules — a 30-day supply at the standard 2-capsule daily protocol. The capsule format provides exact, taste-free dosing for users who prefer it over the Calm Surfer liquid tincture.
- Kavalactones
- The 6 active lipid compounds in kava that bind GABA-A receptors. Each capsule delivers approximately 30 to 60 mg of kavalactones.
- Withanolides
- Steroidal lactones in ashwagandha that lower cortisol by 27.9% in 60 days based on a 2012 RCT of 64 adults.
- Acide valérénique
- Valerian’s key constituent. Modulates GABA-A and shortens sleep onset by 15 to 20 minutes vs placebo across 16 RCTs.
- Capsule végétalienne
- Plant-cellulose (HPMC) shell — no gelatin, dairy, or animal-derived inputs. Dissolves in 10 to 30 minutes after swallowing.
- 1000 mg blend
- Refers to total herb-extract weight per capsule across the 3 herbs. Standard daily protocol of 2 capsules delivers 2 g/day.
Calm Surfer Capsules Benefits: Clinical Evidence
Each ingredient has independent human-trial data. Effects in this blend are inferred from monograph evidence on 1,000+ trial participants across the 3 herbs.
| Bénéfice |
Constatation clinique |
Dose d'essai |
| Réduction de l'anxiété |
Kava reduced HAM-A anxiety scores by 5.3 points vs placebo across 12 RCTs (n=825)1
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120 à 280 mg de kavalactones/jour |
| Diminution du cortisol |
Ashwagandha reduced cortisol 27.9% vs placebo over 60 days |
300 mg deux fois par jour |
| Début du sommeil |
Valerian shortened sleep latency 15 to 20 min vs placebo across 16 RCTs |
400 à 900 mg avant le coucher |
| score de stress |
Ashwagandha lowered PSS-10 stress 44% vs 5.5% placebo |
300 mg deux fois par jour |
| Qualité du sommeil |
Valerian improved subjective sleep quality in 4 of 7 RCTs (n=687) |
300 to 600 mg, 30 to 60 min pre-bed |
Références: Pittler 2003 kava Cochrane meta-analysis, Chandrasekhar 2012 ashwagandha RCT, Méta-analyse de Bent (2006) sur la valériane et le sommeil.
Calm Surfer Capsules for Anxiety and Stress
The 3 herbs work through 3 different stress pathways. Kava and valerian both modulate GABA-A receptors but at different binding sites. Ashwagandha targets the HPA axis to lower cortisol output. The result is acute calm within 30 to 45 minutes of dosing plus cumulative cortisol-lowering benefit that builds over 4 to 8 weeks.
For comparison with other anxiety formulas, see the anxiety tincture comparison. For single-herb stress alternatives, see our ashwagandha pour le stress .
Calm Surfer Capsules for Sleep
Take 1 to 2 capsules 60 to 90 minutes before bed. The valerian and kava components shorten sleep onset by 15 to 20 minutes; the ashwagandha component improves sleep maintenance and depth over 4 to 8 weeks. Most users report fewer night awakenings within the first 2 weeks of consistent use.
For specialized sleep formulas see sleep tincture roundup. To craft your own bedtime tincture, try the calming herb blend recipe.
Capsule vs Tincture: Which Format?
This same 3-herb formula exists as our Calm Surfer tincture. The choice comes down to onset speed and dosing flexibility.
| Facteur |
Gélules |
Teinture |
| Début |
30 to 45 min (digestion) |
15 to 30 min (sublingual) |
| Portions |
capsules 60 par bouteille |
30 doses (2 mL each) |
| Flexibilité de dosage |
Fixed at 1 capsule = 1000 mg |
Adjustable in 0.5 mL units |
| Agrumes-Menthe Fraîche |
Aucun (enveloppe de capsule végétalienne) |
Earthy, herbaceous |
| Voyage |
TSA-friendly bottle |
2 fl oz glass dropper |
| Meilleur pour |
Routine daily use, exact mg |
Acute moments, dose tuning |
Read the broader gélule ou teinture guide for more context.
How to Take Calm Surfer Capsules
Swallow 1 to 2 capsules with 8 oz of water, with or without food. Do not chew. The capsule shell dissolves in 10 to 30 minutes; active compounds appear in plasma within 30 to 45 minutes. Take morning + evening for daytime stress maintenance, or single evening dose for sleep support.
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Daytime stress: 1 capsule with breakfast for routine support.
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Événement aigu : 1 to 2 capsules 60 to 90 minutes before stressful situation.
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Soutien au sommeil : 1 to 2 capsules 60 to 90 minutes before bed.
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Maximum daily: 4 capsules across 2 splits. Do not exceed 4 weeks at maximum dose.
Calm Surfer Capsule Dosage
Across 12 randomized trials of kava (n=825), HAM-A anxiety scores dropped by 5.3 points more than placebo at doses delivering roughly 120 to 280 mg of kavalactones daily — clinically meaningful effect comparable to low-dose buspirone.
| Objectif |
Dose quotidienne |
Timing |
Durée |
| Gestion quotidienne du stress |
1 capsule twice daily (2 g) |
Matin + soir |
4 à 12 semaines par cycle |
| Début du sommeil |
1 à 2 gélules |
60 à 90 min avant le coucher |
2 à 4 semaines |
| Utilisateurs sensibles |
1 capsule daily, daytime |
Avec petit déjeuner |
Testez 7 jours avant le détartrage. |
| Dose journalière maximale |
4 capsules (4 g) split 2x |
Spread 6+ hours apart |
Do not exceed 4 weeks at max |
Pour les nouveaux utilisateurs, voir guide de dosage pour débutants.
Why Choose Remedy’s Nutrition® Calm Surfer Capsules
| Ce que vous obtenez
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Pourquoi ça compte |
| Racine latérale noble de kava uniquement |
The safer kava grade per WHO 2007 guidance — lower flavokavain content vs aerial parts. |
| Vegan HPMC capsule shell |
Plant-cellulose only. No gelatin, dairy, or animal byproducts. Dissolves in 10 to 30 minutes. |
| racine d'ashwagandha biologique |
Standardized to 5% withanolides — the dose level used in 41 published human trials. |
| 1000 mg total herbs per capsule |
Higher dose than typical 500 mg retail formulas. 2 capsules = 2 g daily, the trial-grade range. |
| Made in USA, GMP-certified |
Manufactured in Florida by certified herbalists since 1972. No co-packers. |
| Sans agents de remplissage, colorants, édulcorants |
Just the 3 herbs and a vegan capsule. No magnesium stearate, no maltodextrin. |
| Garantie de satisfaction de 30 jours |
Essai sans risque. Remboursement intégral si vous n'êtes pas satisfait. |
Who Calm Surfer Capsules Fit Best
This capsule format suits 3 user profiles: travelers who want TSA-friendly dosing without a glass dropper, taste-sensitive users who dislike alcohol-based herbal blends, and routine daily users who value exact mg dosing for tracking.
For comparison with full single-herb adaptogen formulas see the guide d'achat complet des teintures.
Limites des preuves
The 3-herb combination has not been tested as an exact formula in published RCTs. Effects are inferred from each component’s monograph evidence. Kava’s rare hepatotoxicity reports (about 1 case per 60 to 125 million doses sold globally) prompted EU bans 2002 to 2014; current FDA position is consumer-advisory rather than restriction. Long-term combined-use safety data beyond 12 weeks is limited.
Stockage et durée de vie
Capsules stored in their original sealed bottle in a cool, dark cabinet between 50 and 75°F retain full potency for 24 to 36 months from the manufacture date. Avoid storing in bathrooms or kitchens where humidity and temperature swings can degrade the herbs over 6 to 12 months. Once opened, replace the cap tightly and consume within 18 months. The desiccant pack inside the bottle protects the cellulose capsules from moisture — keep it inside until the bottle is empty. Refrigeration is not required.
Sécurité, interactions et contre-indications
Attention importante concernant le kava et le foie. The FDA issued a 2002 consumer advisory after rare reports of severe hepatotoxicity. Do not use if you have liver disease, take acetaminophen daily, drink alcohol heavily, or use any hepatotoxic medication. Limit acute high-dose use to under 4 consecutive weeks.
Ne pas utiliser in pregnancy, breastfeeding, or before driving or operating machinery. Stop 14 days before scheduled surgery.
| Considération |
Action |
| Maladie du foie / alcoolisme excessif |
Contre-indication absolue. Choisissez une alternative sans kava. |
| Grossesse / allaitement |
All 3 herbs contraindicated. |
| Dépresseurs du SNC |
Synergistic with benzodiazepines, opioids, alcohol. Do not combine. |
| Hyperthyroid (Graves’) |
Avoid — ashwagandha can elevate T4 19.6%. |
| Hashimoto |
Use cautiously, monitor TSH every 4 to 6 weeks. |
| Conduite / machines |
Do not operate within 4 hours of dosing until response is known. |
| Les effets secondaires courants |
Mild GI upset (under 5%), dry mouth, drowsiness. See profil de sécurité de la teinture. |
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Questions fréquemment posées
Est-il sans danger de prendre du kava et de l'ashwagandha ensemble ? +
For most healthy adults, yes at the doses in 1 to 2 capsules daily over 4 to 8 weeks. The 2 herbs target stress through different pathways. Avoid the combination if you have liver disease, take hepatotoxic medications, or drink more than 7 alcoholic beverages weekly. Stop 14 days before any surgery.
Est-il sans danger de prendre du kava et de la racine de valériane ensemble ? +
Yes for most users at the 1000 mg blend dose per capsule. Both herbs modulate GABA but at different receptor subunits, so the additive sedation is mild. Do not combine with prescription sedatives, opioids, alcohol, or operate machinery within 4 to 6 hours of dosing.
What are the negative side effects of kava? +
Mild side effects include GI upset (under 5%), dry mouth, occasional headache, and dermatologic dryness with daily use over 8 weeks (kava dermopathy). Rare but serious: hepatotoxicity (about 1 in 60 to 125 million doses sold globally). Stop immediately if you notice yellow skin, dark urine, or right-upper-abdomen pain.
Does kava help with restless leg syndrome? +
Possibly, through its GABA-A activity. 1 small open-label trial (n=12) showed modest RLS improvement on 100 to 300 mg kavalactones daily for 4 weeks. The evidence base is too limited to recommend kava as a primary RLS therapy. Standard care (iron, dopamine agonists, magnesium) remains first-line.
How fast do these capsules work? +
Onset is 30 to 45 minutes for the kava and valerian components, peaking at 60 to 90 minutes. Ashwagandha’s cortisol-lowering effect builds over 4 to 8 weeks of consistent twice-daily use. Most users feel acute calm within 1 hour of their first dose.
How many capsules should I take? +
Standard daily dose is 1 to 2 capsules. Take 1 capsule with breakfast and 1 in the evening for stress maintenance, or 1 to 2 capsules 60 to 90 minutes before bed for sleep. Start with 1 capsule daily for the first 3 to 7 days to test tolerance, then scale up.
Can I take this every day for months? +
Cycle every 4 to 12 weeks. The standard protocol is 8 to 12 weeks daily, then 1 to 2 weeks off. Continuous kava use beyond 12 weeks slightly elevates liver-test concerns; cycling protects the liver and prevents tolerance buildup.
Will it make me sleepy during the day? +
At 1 capsule daytime doses, most users report calm focus rather than sleepiness, similar to L-theanine. Higher doses (2+ capsules) or sensitive users may notice mild drowsiness for 2 to 3 hours. Test on a low-stakes day before driving or operating machinery.
Ce produit interagit-il avec des médicaments sur ordonnance ? +
Yes with several classes: benzodiazepines, opioids, sedative antihistamines, MAO inhibitors, anti-seizure drugs, and acetaminophen at daily 4 g doses. Mild interaction risk with SSRIs, SNRIs, and beta-blockers. Talk to your prescriber before combining with any psychiatric or hepatotoxic medication.
Est-ce sécuritaire pendant la grossesse? +
No. All 3 herbs are contraindicated. Ashwagandha can cause uterine contractions at high doses; kava and valerian both lack adequate pregnancy safety data. Avoid for the entire 40 weeks of pregnancy and during breastfeeding. Speak with your OB about pregnancy-safe stress alternatives.
Puis-je consommer de l'alcool pendant le traitement ? +
No within 6 hours of dosing. Alcohol amplifies sedation, increases liver burden from kava, and can cause excessive drowsiness. Avoid all alcohol on dosing days for the first 7 days while assessing your response.
What’s the difference vs the tincture? +
Same 3-herb formula, different format. Capsules: 30 to 45 minute onset, fixed 1000 mg dose, no taste, 60 doses per bottle. Tincture: 15 to 30 minute sublingual onset, adjustable 0.5 mL dose units, earthy taste, 30 doses per bottle. Capsules suit travel and routine; tincture suits acute moments.
Ces capsules sont-elles végétaliennes ? +
Yes. The capsule shell is HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), a plant-cellulose material. No gelatin, dairy, or animal-derived inputs. Also gluten-free, non-GMO, and free of the 8 major allergens. Each bottle holds 60 vegan capsules.
