Calming herbs
Lemon balm
3.9 (30 owner comments)
Falling asleep fasterDeeper sleep
“Passionflower extract and Lemon balm extract helped me a lot.”
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Calming herbs · capsules
Apigenin for Sleep: What People Report on Reddit
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A flavonoid found in chamomile, sold as capsules.
3.8 SnoozeVerdict score
37 owner comments (17 with a clear rating) from r/sleep, r/Supplements, r/insomnia, May 2026 to October 2026. Top 25% of the 20 rated supplements.
Owner sentiment3.7
Recommendations2.9
Tolerability4.5
ValueNot rated
Value for money: Not rated. The example products differ too much in dose to compare cost fairly. How we score.
The short version
Apigenin is rated about average among the supplements we track: 3.8/5. Of 17 rated owner comments, 13 were positive, 1 mixed and 3 negative; 2 mention an unwanted effect. People talk most about side effects and calming.
Reddit comments are self-reported and unverified. They tell you what people noticed, not whether a supplement works or is safe for you.
See how herbal sleep aids score side by side. Our sleep supplement shortlists group top-rated options by what people report. You can also compare all rated sleep aids on one page.
What it is
- Apigenin is a flavonoid found in chamomile, parsley and celery; a 2024 review noted that human sleep data on apigenin by itself are limited.[PubMed]
Safety and interactions
- Supplements can interact with medicines and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety before they are sold; tell your doctor or pharmacist about anything you take.[NIH Office of Dietary Supplements]
Supplements can interact with medicines. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, take prescription medicine (including sleep, anxiety or antidepressant medicines), or have ongoing sleep problems. See sleep supplement safety and interactions.
What Reddit owners say
Commonly praised
- Calming: 1 owner comment
- Deeper sleep: 1 owner comment
Common complaints
- Side effects: 2 owner comments
- Calming: 1 owner comment
- Taste & form: 1 owner comment
4/5“I have been taking a blend of glycine, magnesium glycinate, apigenin and a few others and have seen big improvements in my whoop sleep score, so look into that if you are seeking better supplementation.”
4/5 Calming“i take futuro labs apigenin now, it's a natural supplement that helps with relaxation and actually getting to sleep, and it's taken the edge off enough that i'm not hitting that wall as often.”
5/5“Best supplement ever for my sleep has been apigenin - truly a game changer for me.”
2/5 Side effects“had a similar thing happen with straight apigenin, made me weirdly wired at 100mg+ and ruined my sleep for a few nights before i gave up on it.”
2/5 CalmingSide effects“The weird thing is for me that l-theanine, despite noticably calming overstimulation during the day, seems to make my sleep more shallow/keep me up all night if taken in the evening, and apigenin can sometimes do fine (nothing…”
+8 more owner comments
4/5“What worked for me was a magnesium L-Threonate, apigenin, and L-Theanine, and I decided to give my go at peptides.”
4/5“for sleep improvements i use magnesium glycinate/bisglycinate, apigenin and l-theanine -> this combo really helped me”
3/5“Essential Long Term Supplements for EBV Management: Apigenin, Andrographis, Astragalus, Cat's Claw (1,000 mg) & Luteolin”
4/5 Deeper sleep“the thing that ended up actually helping me stay asleep was apigenin i use the Futuro Labs one, it's like a Futuro Labs offers an Apigenin supplement derived from chamomile thing, had low expectations honestly but it's been pretty consistent for me.”
4/5“300mg of L-Theanin and Apigenin did the trick.”
4/5“Lifestyle changes probably move the needle the most, but if you're looking for an external solution look into supplementation, I take glycine, apigenin, inositol and a few others in a blend and it helps me wind down a lot.”
4/5“Look into supplementation as well, I take a blend of glycine, magnesium, apigenin and others and its helped me a lot.”
4/5“My whoop has shown significant sleep score improvements since I started using a blend of glycine, magnesium, apigenin and a few others, so I would recommend looking into that.”
Example products
These are examples of Apigenin products sold on Amazon. They are not ranked by Reddit and the score above is for the ingredient, not a specific product. Check the label for dose and other ingredients.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Nutricost Apigenin 50mg, 180 Capsules, Non-GMO
Brand on Reddit: 4.1 from 5 owner comments · Nutricost owner reviews
$21.95 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Nootropics Depot Apigenin Capsules, 50mg, 60 Count
$19.99 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Research to read
Published studies (we list them so you can read the evidence yourself; inclusion is not an endorsement):
FAQ
What do people with sleep problems say about Apigenin on Reddit?
Across 37 Reddit comments from people who say they have used it for sleep, 13 of 17 rated comments were positive and 3 negative, for a SnoozeVerdict score of 3.8/5. These are self-reported experiences, not clinical evidence.
Do people report side effects with Apigenin?
2 of 17 rated owner comments (12%) describe an unwanted effect such as grogginess, headaches, vivid dreams or an upset stomach. Check the safety notes on this page and ask a doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Is Apigenin scored on clinical evidence?
No. The score summarizes Reddit owner comments only. Factual statements on this page link to NIH or PubMed sources, and nothing here is medical advice.
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Last updated 2026-11-04. Mentions scanned: 147 in 122 threads.