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Black Cohosh Extract Plus by Vitabase
Pack: 120 Capsules
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- Relieves a variety of female problems including PMS and menstrual cramps.
- Demonstrated to relieve menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and heart palpitations.
- Beneficial for easing emotional symptoms during menopause.
- Recommended by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology for relief of some menopausal symptoms.
- May be recommended as an alternative to standard estrogen replacement therapy (ERT).
- Each capsule contains 40 mg of standardized black cohosh root extract and 100 mg each of chasteberry and dong quai.
History and Usage:
Black cohosh has a history of use for women’s health issues dating back to Native Americans. Today it finds widespread usage for gynecological issues from menstruation to menopause. It is particularly useful for menopausal symptoms due to its estrogenic effect on the body.
Menopausal symptoms vary from woman to woman but the most common are hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, irritability, anxiety, depression, headaches, loss of libido, weight gain, and breast tenderness. Numerous studies over the past 40 years have helped establish the efficacy of black cohosh as a treatment for menopausal symptoms. A well-known 1982 study of over 600 women found 80% experienced relief from such symptoms as hot flashes, perspiration, irritability, heart palpitations and depression after taking 80 mg of black cohosh daily over six to eight weeks. Common emotional problems such as teariness and anxiety also responded favorably. A 1998 study by the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut concluded black cohosh was a safe alternative to estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) for women where ERT is contraindicated or declined. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has recommended the use of black cohosh for menopausal symptoms such as sleep disturbances, mood swings, and hot flashes. Due to the possible estrogenic effects of black cohosh, women with a personal or family history of breast cancer may wish to avoid using black cohosh until research further delineates the effect on breast tissue.
Black cohosh has also demonstrated usefulness in reducing the effects of menstruation and PMS. According to U.S. News and World Report, 75% of women suffer each month from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). More commonly referred to as premenstrual disorder or PMS, three to nine percent of women report their symptoms are severe enough to inhibit daily activities.
Vitabase’s Black Cohosh Extract Plus includes two additional ingredients known for their effective support of women’s health: Dong quai and chasteberry. These elements work synergistically with Black cohosh for maximum effectiveness. Dong quai is commonly recommended by herbalists as a uterine tonic to treat irregular menstrual flow and weakness during menstrual periods. As an antispasmodic, it is considered helpful for menstrual cramps and nervousness. Chasteberry is also known as Vitex. Recent studies appear to indicate chasteberry may be useful in helping restore a normal estrogen to progesterone balance easing PMS and its symptoms.
Our Standardized Black Cohosh Extract is made under strict European quality standards which are comparable to over-the-counter drug standards in the U.S. It provides optimal levels of naturally occurring Triterpene Glycosides. Chasteberry and Dong quai work synergistically to enhance the proven benefits of Standardized Black Cohosh Root Extract.
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