The average
American woman lives a third of her life after menopause, which usually begins at about
age 50. However it is not uncommon for menopausal effects to begin occurring, with
increasing frequency, several years before this.
The fluctuating hormone levels that often occur during menopause cause emotional
and physical discomfort reported by many menopausal women. In particular, surges of
luteinizing hormone (LH), produced by the pituitary gland, are associated with the
occurrence of hot flashes. The LH “surges” in an attempt to compensate for the
decrease in estrogen levels.
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- Facts About Black Cohosh
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- Natural plant estrogens, called
phyto-estrogens, are related in structure to estrogen8 and may ease some of the discomfort
of menopause.*7 One unique plant source of phyto-estrogens is black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa). A standardized extract from
the rhizome (underground stem) of black cohosh, has
been used clinically for more than 40 years in Europe, and more than 200 years by American
Indians, to ease the effects of menopause.*1
Black cohosh contains compounds that bind to
estrogen receptors and work synergistically to reduce LH secretion.1 According to a clinical trial involving 110
menopausal women, standardized black cohosh root extract supplemented daily for two months
significantly reduced LH levels.2 Another
study confirmed the effectiveness of black cohosh to help alleviate the discomforts of
menopause.3
Contraindications:
side effects of black cohosh seem to be limited to minor gastrointestinal discomfort. At
daily dosages as high as 160 mg, no toxicity is evident. Caution: One source noted that no
long-term studies regarding the use of black cohosh had been done, therefore the
recommendation was to limit its use to 6 months or less.9 Pregnant or lactating
women should not use this product.
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- Ingredient Facts
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- Vitamin E, as a nutritional aid during menopause, was first studied in the 1940s. Several of these early
studies showed promising results for menopausal women supplementing with vitamin E.5,6
Although there have been no follow-up studies to this early research, clinicians continue
to link vitamin E to reducing the discomforts associated with menopause.* Vitamin
C, combined with the antioxidant flavonoid hesperidin, has been demonstrated in one
study to provide a measure of relief from some menopausal discomforts.4
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- Phyto-estrogens from other plant sources are also
supportive for menopausal women,* including soy bean, wild yam, rice, flax seeds, and
amaranth. These foods contain phyto-estrogens and have been used historically for the
support of the gynecological health of women.*
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Product Recommendations |
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- EstroSoy Plus
- with Soy & Black Cohosh
- * Relieves Hot Flashes & Night Sweats.
- * Supports Breast Health.
- * Promotes healthy bones by Helping the Body
Retain Calcium.
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- For Woman Only provides nutrients to help
support and maintain the health of today’s active women.
vitamin-minerals plus essential herbal women factors. Because of the
changes in hormone levels throughout a woman’s lifetime, women may experience a
variety of symptoms: P.M.S, menstrual irregularities, anxiety, and menopause. Designed
specifically to help maintain good hormonal health.
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- Progesta Care Plus
- Natural Phytoestrogens (includes:Red
Clover Tops Extract, Chasteberry Extract, Black Cohosh Extract,
Dong Quai Root Extract), , Saw Palmetto, Damiana Extract,
Flavonoids, Sodium Hyaluronate (HA), MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane),
Evening Primrose Oil, (Oenothera Biennis), Carbomer,
Phenoxyethanol, Tocotrienol (Natural Super Vitamin E), Sodium
Bicarbonate, Allantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Grape Seed Extract
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- Menopausal Support
- This is a popular women's formula, with
herbs traditionally used for menopausal support. Change-O-Life formula is a blend of Black
Cohosh and other popular women's supplements for a powerful synergy. Contains: Black
Cohosh Root, Blessed Thistle, False Unicorn Root, Licorice Root, Sarsaparilla Root,
Siberian Ginseng Root, Squaw Vine (vine, leaf, fruit)
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