Menopause Complete

Brand

Microgenics

Size

60 Tablets

Common Uses

Menopause, hot flushes, hormonal imbalance's, PMT

Suggested Dosage

Adults: Take two tablets daily, starting with just 1 tablet once a day for -4 days, then increasing to 2 tablets. Over time, one tablet per day may be enough to help control the symptoms.

Health Information

Microgenics Complete Menopause, Potent Soy Formula is specially designed to help with the relief of menopausal symptoms and for women experiencing menstrual symptoms. A high dietary intake of soy beans and soy products has been shown to help relieve menstrual symptoms, maintain peripheral circulation and improve general well being. This comprehensive formula also contains a number of other herbs that provide Phytoestrogens, to help enhance these actions. What are Phytoestrogens? Phytoestrogens are compounds found in plants that have mild estrogenic effects. However these compounds - isoflavones, phytosterols, saponins and lignans - at high enough levels are capable of exerting a significant estrogenic action. Unlike conventional Hormone Replacement Therapy, phytoestrogen containing herbs are unlikely to have adverse side effects. Synthetic estrogens, may increase the risk of cancer, strokes, heart attacks and gall bladder disease. These side effects are not attributable to phytoestrogen containing herbs. Experimental studies in animals have demonstrated phytoestrogens are extremely effective in inhibiting mammary tumours not only because they occupy estrogen receptors but also other unrelated anticancer mechanisms. How do Phytoestrogenic herbs work? There are two ways herbs can balance hormones. Firstly through their action on ovarian function and secondly through the presence of phytoestrogens. Herbs containing these components have a balancing effect on estrogen levels - whether they are to high or too low. Herbs can offer effective treatment in managing the hormonal fluctuations that occur during menopausal states. There are herbs containing phytosterols which have steroid like substances that exhibit hormone like activity. These phytosterol herbs work differently to synthetic hormones in the body. They can have a specific effect in one area of the body and then work synergistically to help the body restore normal function and balance. Plant sterols have the ability to mimic hormone-like substance that have hormone-like activities and can then compete with endogenous hormones for receptor binding sites. These plant sterols have scientifically demonstrated hormone modulating effects. Many woman can achieve a smooth passage through the menopause with the assistance of herbs and without the many side effects often attributed to HRT. Lower levels of phytoestrogens are present in some foods including seaweed, beans, peas and lentils, whole grains including barley, corn, oats, carrots apples and the cabbage family. These foods may be used alongside of Phytoestrogenic herbs and soy products to help manage menopause holistically. It is interesting to note that menopausal symptoms are not common in Asian women whose diets are high in foods and herbs containing phytoestrogens. In conjunction with soy bean powder, this formula provides a number of herbal ingredients to assist in the relief of both menopausal and pre menstrual symptoms. Both soy and herbal ingredients provide isoflavones (phyto estrogens) which are plant sourced natural substances that effectively top up women's hormone levels that decline during menopause.

Ingredients

Each tablet contains herbal extracts equivalent to dry: Glycine max (Soy) seed 500mg, Angelica polymorpha (Dong Quai) root 500mg, Dioscorea villosa (Wild Yam) root 500mg,  Cimicifuga racemosa (Black Cohosh) root and rhizome 500mg, Salvia officinalis (Sage) leaf 300mg, Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) herb flowering fruit 375mg, Smilax officinalis (Sarsparilla) root 150mg, Zingber officinalis (Ginger) Root 50mg, Plus Calcium (as carbonate) 200mg. Free from Lactose, artificial flavours, artificial sweeteners, dairy products or animal derived products.  This product contains gluten from maltodextrin derived from wheat.

Safety Information

Keep out of the reach of children. All hormonal imbalances should be thoroughly investigated by your health care provider. Do not use is conjunction with HRT or other hormonal preparations.  Do not use if pregnant or lactating. In very rare cases, black cohosh has been associated with liver failure.  If you are experiencing yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, unusual tiredness, weakness, stomach or abdominal pain and or loss of appetite, you should stop using this product and see your doctor.