Menopause
Formula
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. . .for the natural transition of menopause*
Doctor
Formulated
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Natural source of
phyto-estrogens from standardized black cohosh root extract*
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Reduces
uncomfortable effects of menopause*1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Modulates
hormone levels by suppressing luteinizing hormone (LH)*1, 2
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Effectively
binds with estrogen receptors*1
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Nutritional
support from antioxidant vitamins E and C
Facts About Menopause
Menopause is caused as the ovaries,
over time, produce less estrogen. This is a natural time in every
woman’s life. Without estrogen to stimulate ovulation, the menstrual
periods cease. For many women, menopause is associated with one or more
undesirable effects, such as hot flashes, negativity, anxiety, mood swings
or vaginal dryness.
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.
Facts
About Black Cohosh
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.
Ingredient Facts
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
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.*
Australian researchers compared the ability of different food
source phyto-estrogens to alleviate the undesirable effects of
menopause.10 A group of 58
menopausal women ate diets with either wheat (containing enterolactones)
or soy (containing isoflavones). The wheat group had 25 percent fewer hot
flashes while the soy group reduced hot flashes by an impressive 40
percent.*10
A combination of soy beans and flax seeds was shown in a
three-month study of 145 menopausal women to significantly reduce some of
the more common symptoms of
menopause.11
Another study of 40 menopausal women showed that soy protein
provides a 45% reduction in hot flashes.7
References
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Brinker,
F. Macrotys. Eclectic Med J,
1996;II:2-4.
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Duker,
EM., et al. Effects of extracts from Cimicifuga
racemosa on gonadotropin release in menopausal women and
ovariectomized rats. Planta
Medica 1991;57(5):420-424.
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Lehmann,
WE., Riedel, HH. Klinische und endokrinologische untersuchungen zur
therapie ovariellrausfallserscheinungen nach hysterektomie unter
belassung der adnexe. Zentralblatt Fuer Gynackologie,
1988;110:611-618.
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Smith,
CJ. Non-hormonal control of vaso-motor flushing in
menopausal patients. Chicago
Medicine, March 7, 1964.
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Perloff,
WH. Treatment of the menopause. Am
J Obstet Gynecol,
1949;58:684-94.
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Gozan, HA. The use of
vitamin E in treatment of the menopause.
NY State J Med,
1952;52:1289.
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Albertazzi,
P., Pansini, F., Bonaccorsi, G., et al. The effect of dietary soy
supplementation on hot flushes. Obstet
Gynecol, 1998;91:6-11.
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Martin,
PM., Horwitz, KB., Ryan, DS. and McGuire, WL. Phytoestrogen
interaction with estrogen receptors
in human breast cancer cells. Endocrinology,
1978;103(5):1860-7.
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Snow, JM.,
Sprint 1996. Cimicifuga racemosa
(L) Nutt. (Ranunculaceae). The
protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine, pp. 17-19.
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Murkies,
AL., et al. Dietary flour supplementation decreases
post-menopausal hot flushes: effect of soy and wheat. Maturitas,
1995;21(3):189-195.
-
Rzezinski,
A., Adlercreutz, H., et al. Short-term effects of phytoestrogen-rich
diet on postmenopausal women. J
North Amer Menopause Society, 1997;4(2):89-94.
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Facts
About Menopause
Menopause eventually affects all women.
Menopause is just as it sounds: the "pausing" or
cessation, of menses. Menstrual activity slows, usually over a period of
a few years and then
ceases. It is a natural phenomenon that has conventionally been viewed
as a "disease," and "treated" with estrogen
replacement therapy (ERT). With increasing knowledge and changes in
attitudes, natural methods of managing the uncomfortable effects of
menopause are becoming desirable. One natural herbal solution is
Nature's Life Menopause Formula*.
Menopause is common to all women, but is a completely individual
experience. Women can start as early as their mid-30s, or as late as
their late-50s. It can last a couple of years, or several years. Some
women experience severe discomfort, while others have very minor
complaints. Menopause can
also occur earlier as a result of the failure of the pituitary gland or
due to surgical removal of the ovaries.
Menopause occurs as the ovaries produce less estrogen. Without
estrogen to stimulate ovulation, the menstrual periods cease. For many
women, menopause is associated with one or more transient effects such
as hot flashes, negativity, anxiety, mood swings, fatigue, chills,
irregular sleep patterns or vaginal dryness.
The fluctuating hormone levels that often occur during menopause
can cause emotional and physical discomfort. In particular, surges of
luteinizing hormone (LH) produced by the pituitary gland, cause “hot
flashes.” The LH "surges" in an attempt to compensate for
the decrease in estrogen levels. A hot flash may start with a feeling of
discomfort in the abdominal area followed by a chill and a flushing of
heat moving upwards to the head. The face becomes red and sweating is
followed by exhaustion.
Nature’s Life Menopause Formula* is a natural herbal remedy
that is doctor formulated and scientifically validated to provide relief
during menopause.*
A Natural Remedy - Black Cohosh Herbal Phyto-Estrogen
Natural plant estrogens, called phyto-estrogens, are related in
structure to estrogen and
help ease some of the discomfort of menopause.*
One unique plant source of phyto-estrogens is native American
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 .*3
Black cohosh contains compounds that bind to estrogen receptors
and work synergistically to reduce LH secretion.3
In a clinical trial involving 110 menopausal women, standardized
black cohosh root extract supplemented daily for two months
significantly reduced LH levels, compared to a placebo.4
Another study of 60 women confirmed the effectiveness of
standardized black cohosh root extract to help alleviate the discomforts
of menopause.5
Side effects of standardized black cohosh root extract 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.6
Pregnant or lactating women should not use this product.
Antioxidant Vitamins Also Help
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.7,8 Although
there have been no follow-up studies to this early research, some
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.9
Food-Source Phyto-Estrogen Blend
Phyto-estrogens from some plant sources other than black cohosh
are also supportive for menopausal women,* including soy beans, 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.*
Australian researchers compared the ability of different food
source phyto-estrogens to alleviate the discomforts of menopause.10
A group of 58 menopausal women ate diets with either wheat
(containing enterolactones) or soy (containing isoflavones). The wheat
group had 25 percent fewer hot flashes while the soy group reduced hot
flashes by an impressive 40 percent.*10
A combination of soy beans and flax seeds was shown in a
three-month study of 145 menopausal women to significantly reduce some
of the more common symptoms of menopause.11
Another study of 40 menopausal women showed that soy protein
provides a 45% reduction in hot flashes.2
Nature's Life Menopause Formula,* combined with an appropriate
exercise program and healthy diet, will help women through this
potentially difficult stage in life. Be pro-active and take control of
your body!
References
-
Martin PM, Horwitz KB, Ryan DS,
McGuire WL. Phytoestrogen interaction with estrogen receptors in human
breast cancer cells. Endocrinology 1978;103(5):1860-7.
-
Albertazzi P, Pansini F,
Bonaccorsi G, et al. The effect of dietary soy supplementation on hot
flushes. Obstet Gynecol 1998;91:6-11.
-
Brinker F. Macrotys. Eclectic Med
J 1996;II:2-4.
-
Duker EM, et al. Effects of
extracts from Cimicifuga racemosa on gonadotropin release in menopausal
women and ovariectomized rats. Planta Medica 1991;57(5):420-424.
-
Lehmann WE, Riedel HH. Klinische
und endokrinologische untersuchungen zur therapie
ovariellrausfallserscheinungennach hysterektomie unter belassung der
adnexe. Zentralblatt Fuer Gynackologie 1988;110:611-618.
-
Snow JM. Sprint 1996. Cimicifuga
racemosa (L) Nutt. (Ranunculaceae). The Protocol Journal of Botanical
Medicine, pp. 17-19.
-
Perloff WH. Treatment of the
menopause. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1949;58:684-94.
-
Gozan HA. The use of vitamin E in
treatment of the menopause. NY State J Med 1952;52:1289.
-
Smith CJ. Non-hormonal control of
vaso-motor flushing in menopausal patients. Chicago Medicine March 7, 1964.
-
Murkies AL, et al. Dietary flour
supplementation decreases postmenopausal hot flushes: effect of soy and
wheat. Maturitas 1995;21(3):189-195.
- Rzezinski
A, Adlercreutz H, et al. Short-term effects of phytoestrogen-rich diet
on postmenopausal women. J North Amer Menopause Society 1997;4(2):89-94.
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