Product Description

WomenSense Vitex

Vitex (Chasteberry) is an excellent hormonal tonic for women. Extensive clinical studies as well as over two thousand years of use have proven the effectiveness of this remedy. It works by stimulating and normalizing the pituitary gland, which regulates the balance of estrogen and progesterone in the body.

In a normal menstrual cycle, estrogen is higher before ovulation and progesterone is higher after. Prior to menstruation, many women find themselves irritable, depressed, and bloated. These typical PMS symptoms may occur because of an insufficient production of progesterone in the two weeks prior to menstruation. Chasteberry helps to normalize the ratio of progesterone to estrogen, thus providing relief from these monthly discomforts. In a recent study of premenstrual women, 90% of those who took Chasteberry reported that they experienced a reduction in PMS symptoms.

In a clinical study, Chasteberry was used with women with menstrual cycle abnormalities. Their menstrual-related acne was either eliminated or improved during treatment.

Recommended adult dose: 1 capsule daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of 3 months to see beneficial results.

Each Capsule Contains

Medicinal Ingredients:

Non-medicinal Ingredients:

Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetarian capsule (cellulose, purified water), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).

Studies:

1. Loch EG et al. Treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome with a Phytopharmaceutical Formulation Containing Vitex agnus castus. Journal of Women’s Health and Gender-based research. 2000; 9(3): 315-320.
2. Wuttke W et al. Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus): Pharmacology and clinical indications. Phytomedicine 10: 348–357, 2003
3. Carmichael  AR. Can Vitex Agnus Castus be Used for the Treatment of Mastalgia? What is the Current Evidence? eCAM 2008;5(3)247–250
4. Atmaca M et al. Fluoxetine versus Vitex agnus castus extract in the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Hum Psychopharmacol Clin Exp 2003; 18: 191–195.
5. Daniele C et al. Vitex agnus castus. Drug Safety. 2005; 28(4): 319-332
6. Peters-Welte, C., and M. Albrecht. Menstrual abnormalities and PMS: Vitex agnus-castus Therapie Woche Gynakol 7 (1994): 49-52.
7. Bohnert KJ. The use of Vitex agnus castus for hyperprolactinemia. Quar Rev Nat Med 1997;Spr:19-21.
8. Lauritzen, C. H., et al. Treatment of premenstrual tension syndrome with Vitex agnus castus: controlled, double-blind study versus pyridoxine. Phytomedicine 4.3 (1997): 183-189.
9. Berger, D., et al. Efficacy of Vitex agnus castus L. extract Ze 440 in patients with pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 264.3 (2000): 150-153.
10. Mayo JL. Black Cohosh and Chasteberry: Herbs Valued by Women for Centuries. Clinical Nutrition Insights: Vol. 5, No. 6-9