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Womens
Support (Menopause
Herbs)
Herbs to alleviate
menopausal discomforts
120 Capsule Code 1886B, $39.95
Unlike other natural
remedies for menopause, this herbal supplement contains 12 potent herbs
that have been shown to regulate hormone levels and alleviate menopausal
discomforts.
| Supplement
Facts |
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| Serving
Size: 2 Capsules |
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| Servings
Per Container: 60 caps |
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| Amount
Per Serving |
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| RED
CLOVER (8.3% extract) McCaleb et al. (2000) report that red
clover (Trifolium pratense) has a long history of usage as a blood-cleansing
herb that thins the blood, aids digestion, and stimulates detoxification,
through the liver and gall bladder. It has merit when used as a
single herb, or if complexed with other purifying herbs. The user
should be aware, however, that Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)possesses
estrogenic activity and since it thins the blood, it may be inappropriate
for some supplemental regimes |
200
mg
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| SAGE
EXTRACT Stimulates the nervous system and the digestive tract.
It's estrogenic activity is good for hot flashes. |
100
mg
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SOY
ISOFLAVONES Soy Isoflavones have long been recognized for their
many health benefits. Special attention is now being given to the
fact that soy protein can help lower cholesterol and reduce the
risk of heart attack!The Japanese, who have low rates of breast
and prostate cancer, consume daily 20-80 mg of genistein, a phytochemical
almost entirely derived from soybeans. But in the United States,
the daily dietary intake of genistein is only 1 to 5 mg.When Japanese
Women move to the United States and consume the standard American
diet, their risk of breast cancer increases dramatically. Previously,
doctors thought that this was because of the high fat content of
the western diet, but new studies fail to show a significant link
between dietary fat and breast cancer risk. Some researchers now
think that the increase in breast cancer results from a diet that
is deficient in soy isoflavones.
According to published studies, the daily intake of sufficient soy
isoflavones may:
- Alleviate post-menopausal symptoms - Stimulate bone formation
- Inhibit LDL cholesterol oxidation - Reduce total and LDL cholesterol
levels - Inhibit the development or progression of atherosclerosis
- Prevent gallstones |
15
mg
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| BLACK
COHOSH (2.5% extract) Black Cohosh has been shown to alleviate
menopausal discomforts. An important and widely studied plant component
used to treat menopause is a standardized extract from the black
cohosh plant, which is also known as Cimicu-fuga racemosa. This
black cohosh extract is approved by the German Ministry of Health
(The German Komission E) for the treatment of menopausal symptoms
related to estrogen deficiency. Standardized black cohosh has been
trademarked under the name Remifemin for sale as a drug in countries
throughout the world. More than 1.7 million women in Europe and
Australia have used this natural herbal extract to treat menopausal
symptoms. Clinical studies show that Remifemin alleviates not only
hot flashes, but also depression, anxiety, vaginal atrophy, and
a host of other menopause-related disorders (Liske 1998). |
80
mg
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| DONG
QUAI (1% extract) Dong Quai root extract is a female tonic in
traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used successfully to alleviate
PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and menopausal symptoms (Hardy 2000).
Dong Quai extract has been shown to have a muscle relaxant effect
and has been used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent. Scientists
believe that one mechanism of action of Dong Quai is to promote
natural progesterone synthesis. Progesterone (to be discussed in
more detail later) is another hormone whose production declines
at menopause. |
75
mg
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| LICORICE
EXTRACT Licorice Root has general effects on the whole body.
Its stimulating action helps to counteract stress; and it supplies
energy to the body, making it especially useful for those recovering
from illness. Licorice Root works with the lungs, stomach, intestines,
spleen, liver, and Adrenals. It contains substances similar to the
adrenal cortical hormones and has an estrogenic effect; therefore,
it is an impor tant herb for treating adrenal insufficiency, other
glandular problems, and female disorders. Licorice Root is beneficial
for the throat and lungs in treating coughs and chest complaints.
Its demulcent qualities are useful with inflammation of the intestines
and with ulcers. |
75
mg
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| VITEX
BERRY Vitex Berry has been used since ancient Greek times as
a treatment for menstrual problems. It is the fruit (dried ripe
berries) that contains a mixture of iridoid glycosides (agnoside
and aucubin), fatty oils, and flavonoids. Vitex Berry has medicinally
active components that act upon the pituitary gland, specifically
on the production of luteinizing hormone to influence progesterone
levels during the luteal, or late, phase of the menstrual cycle.
A 1997 double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that Chaste
Tree Berry offered significant relief for women suffering from symptoms
of PMS, especially breast tenderness, cramping, and headaches (Lauritzen
et al. 1997). |
50
mg
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MEXICAN
YAM (10% extract)
Relaxes muscles, soothes nerves, and relieves pain. Good as a uterine
tonic. Helps prevent miscarriage. Wild Yam contains progesterone-like
compounds. Its traditional use is for easing menstrual cramps and
for the prevention of miscarriage. Wild Yam is a uterine tonic during
pregnancy. Small frequent doses during pregnancy may help to alleviate
nausea. Its antispasmodic property is beneficial for allaying colic
and flatulence caused by muscle spasms; for poor circulation and
neuralgia; for the inflammatory stage of rheumatory arthritis; and
for abdominal and intestinal cramping. Wild Yam is very beneficial
for nervousness, restlessness and other nervous conditions. |
.75
mg
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UNICORN (herb powder) This herb is an excellent overall tonic.
Its most common use is for the treatment of female sterility. It
is strengthening to the female reproductive system, helps to prevent
miscarriage, used in treating amenorrhea, painful and irregular
menstruations, leucorrhea, morning sickness (taken in small amounts)
and menopausal difficulties associated with uterine disorders, headaches
and depression. |
25
mg
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| SQUAW
VINE (herb powder) This herb is often used for both menstruating
and pregnant women. The Native Americans used it in the last few
weeks of pregnancy to prepare for childbirth. Squaw Vine is used
for menstrual irregularities (amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and menorrhagia)
and for vaginal discharge (antiseptic properties for vaginal infections).
It is tonifying to both the uterus and ovaries and helps to relieve
congestion. |
10
mg
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| BLESSED
THISTLE (herb powder) Helps prevent migraines, improves oxygen
flow to the brain, balances female hormones and stimulates release
of prolactin. |
25
mg
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RED
RASPBERRY EXTRACT Beneficial for pregnant women as it tones
the uterine and pelvic muscles, preparing for an easier labor, as
well as for the prevention of miscarriage. Relieves morning sickness.
Helps to increase the flow of the mother's milk, bring balance into
the menstrual cycle, and will help alleviate excessive bleeding
and cramps.
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25
mg
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| Other
ingredients: Gelatin, magnesium stearate and stearic acid |
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Allergen
Warning:
Contains Soy (Soy Isoflavones)
Dosage and
Use
As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules daily.
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