DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

• Standardized herbal extracts
• Potent phytoestrogens: Angelica sinensis and Actaea racemosa
• Normalizes LH and FSH through the action of Vitex agnus-castus7,8
• Gamma oryzanol reduces climacteric symptoms and increases HDL-C9
• Hesperidin, a citrus bioflavonoid, helps decrease vasomotor activity along with vitamin C10
• Suitable for vegetarians/vegan

INGREDIENTS

Medicinal Ingredients

Serving Size: 2 Vegetarian Capsules

Servings per Container: 45

Each Capsule Contains:

Dong Quai Extract (Angelica sinensis) (root)..................100 mg

Chasteberry Extract (Vitex agnus-castus) (fruit) ..............80 mg

Black Cohosh Extract (Actaea racemosa) (root, rhizome)...80 mg

(2.5% Triterpene Glycosides as 27-deoxyactein)

Gamma-Oryzanol (Oryza sativa) (seed bran) ...................75 mg

Hesperidin (Citrus sinensis) (fruit)...................................30 mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients

Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), silica.

Allergens:

Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans. Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken. For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.

RECOMMENDED USE

2 capsules at breakfast and 2 capsules at bedtime per day or as directed by a health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of 3 months to see beneficial effect. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 6 months.

WARNINGS

Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a family history of cancer, have a liver disorder or develop symptoms of liver trouble, if you are taking blood thinners/anticoagulants, hormone-containing medications such as progesterone preparations, oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, if you are taking any prescription medications or are breastfeeding.11,12 Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you experience breast pain, discomfort and/or tenderness, increased menstrual bleeding time or if menstruation is delayed or absent. Do not use if you have diarrhea, haemorrhagic diseases, hypermenorrhea/profuse menstrual flow/heavy periods, allergy/hypersensitivity to members of the Apiaceae/Umbelliferae family (anise, caraway, carrot, celery, dill parsley), or if you are pregnant. Keep out of reach of children.

Drug Interactions

Do not use if you are using anticoagulant/antiplatelet medications (warfarin; Ticlid).13 As black cohosh may interact with CYP2E1 and CYP2D6 substrates, practitioners should be aware of potential drug interactions.14 The use of vitex is contraindicated in conjunction with bromocriptine, metaclopramide, dopamine agonists and antipsychotic drugs.