One of the most well-known benefits of consuming hops is their potential to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality. Hops contain a compound called xanthohumol, which has been found to have a mild sedative effect on the body.

People who have conditions that are sensitive to estrogen should use caution when taking hops. Some of these conditions include breast cancer and endometriosis. Surgery: Hops might cause too much sleepiness when combined with anesthesia and other medications during and after surgical procedures.