MenoPause Formula

Feature Summary

The MenoPause Formula is designed to help balance the fluctuating hormone levels that take place several years before, and during, menopause and following hysterectomy. Each herb in the MenoPause Formula exerts a balancing effect on hormones and reduces unpleasant perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. Women can use this formula from 30 years of age on and for many years following menopause. Together, the herbs that make up this excellent formula to soothe hormonal symptoms related to menopause.

Black cohosh is a herb well-known in Europe for easing hot flashes, night sweats, heart palpitations and vaginal cell thinning. Black cohosh inhibits the release of luteinizing hormone by the pituitary gland, with a positive effect on menopausal symptoms.

Vitex agnus-castus balances luteinizing hormone production and modulates progesterone levels in the body. It also can reduce prolactin levels. This combination of actions helps to restore estrogen/progesterone balance and timing of hormone cycles.

The phytoestrogens in licorice exert a balancing effect on reproductive hormones and stimulate low adrenal function.

Hops have estrogenic properties and are considered a classic nervine, helping with insomnia and anxiety.

Wild Yam contains the well-known phytoestrogen, diosgenin, and has antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and nerve relaxing properties.

Contraindications

• There is some controversy regarding the effect of vitex (chasteberry) on birth control pills. Although theoretical, vitex could interfere with their effectiveness. At this time, it is best if women on birth control pills consult a health care practitioner if there is a concern.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains:
Black cohosh extract 1:6 (Cimicifuga racemosa)
(2.5% triterpene glycosides) ..........................................................40 mg
Vitex (chasteberry) extract 1:10 (Vitex agnus-castus)
(0.6% aucubin) ..............................................................................80 mg
Licorice root extract 1:4 (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (12% glycyrrhizin)....75 mg
Wild yam extract 1:10 (Dioscorea villosa) (10% disogenin) ..........75 mg
Hops extract 1:5 (Humulus lupulus)
(2% essential oil compound)............................................................25 mg

Recommended Adult Dose

1 capsule, 2 times daily preferably before meals or as directed by a health care practitioner. Keep out of the reach of children.