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Estro-Mend™ |
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A synergistic combination of isoflavones, phytoestrogens & other
herbs to naturally support optimal estrogen function. |
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Favorably affects
estrogen receptors, supporting healthy estrogen function.♦ |
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Promotes healthy estrogen
metabolism including 2-hydroxylation which may protect estrogen sensitive
tissues.♦ |
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Promotes healthy
function of bone, heart, brain, breasts, vagina and other estrogen sensitive
tissues.♦ |
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Relieves many of the
physical and psychological symptoms of menopause, such as hot flushes/night
sweats, irritability, sleep disturbances, vaginal symptoms, mood swings &
memory problems.♦ |
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May use without estrogen, or with
bioidentical estrogen to support healthy estrogen function.♦® |
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Three Capsules Contain: |
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Isoflavone Complex Proprietary
Blend |
375mg |
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Pueraria lobata root, Red Clover flowering
tops standardized to 8% isoflavones & soy isoflavone
concentrate NovaSoy® min. 40% isoflavones |
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Black
Cohosh (standardized) |
60mg |
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standardized to 8% triterpene
glycosides |
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Estro-Mend™
Herbal Proprietary Blend |
1,185mg |
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Bacopa Monniera (standardized to 20% bacopasides, leaf), Cranberry fruit, Dong
Quai (root), Schisandra (standardized to 0.9% schisandrins,
fruit & seeds), Sage (Salvia officinalis,
leaf) and Hops (aerial parts) |
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Suggested
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3 daily with food |
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MORE INFORMATION on the Constituents
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Isoflavone Complex: Isoflavones are a class of
phytoestrogens — plant-derived compounds that are similar in structure and/or
function to human estrogens. In plants, isoflavones are usually bound to
glycosides. During digestion, colonic bacteria are thought to metabolize the
inactive isoflavone glycosides into their active
counterparts. Genistein and daidzein, two of the
predominant isoflavones that are beneficial to health, are present in
significant concentrations in soy, Pueraria lobata
(Kudzu) and red clover. These isoflavones promote the 2-hydroxylation
pathway, increasing “good estrogens”. Red Clover provides additional
isoflavones (such as biochanin A, & formononetin), while Pueraria provides additional
isoflavones (such as daidzin, puerarin & 3'-methoxypuerarin) which also contribute
to this isoflavone complex. Isoflavones have both
weak estrogenic and antiestrogenic activity, which
may contribute to their ability to diminish menopausal symptoms and support
maintenance of bone mineral density. Isoflavones may also help protect the
cardiovascular system, support the immune system, inhibit angiogenesis, and
protect against oxidative damage as antioxidants.♦ |
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Black Cohosh: The active constituents of Black
Cohosh include the isoflavone formononetin,
as well as triterpenoids, cimicifugoside,
and cinnamic acid derivatives (ferulic
acid, isoferulic acid, and piscidic
and fukiic esters). Black Cohosh appears to
regulate estrogen levels, thereby normalizing hormonal balance and moderating
the symptoms that accompany fluctuating hormone levels. Black cohosh extracts
have exhibited organ specific estrogenic effects and have been characterized
as selective estrogen-receptor modulators. Black Cohosh may suppress
excessive secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH).
Sudden increases in LH secretion, which occur in response to declining
estrogen levels, appear largely responsible for many symptoms associated with
menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, irritability, heart
palpitations, and headaches. As with other estrogenic compounds, the active
constituents in Black Cohosh extract may have beneficial effects in the
cardiovascular and skeletal systems of postmenopausal women. As such, Black
Cohosh offers a safe and natural method of balancing fluctuating hormone
levels and easing the resulting symptoms that can occur during menopause.♦ |
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Bacopa monniera: Bacopa monniera
possesses a potent adaptogenic activity helping the body adapt to both acute and
chronic stress. It has been used for memory enhancement, insomnia and as a
mild sedative. It is also recognized as a potent antioxidant. This
antioxidant capacity of Bacopa may explain, at least in part, the reported antistress, immunomodulatory,
cognition-facilitating, anti-inflammatory and antiaging
effects. Human studies have shown that the actions of Bacopa on cognitive
functioning in normal healthy subjects, including significant improvement in
speed of visual information processing, learning rate and memory
consolidation, have maximal effects evident after 12 weeks. Both acquisition
and retention of memory showed improvement with a significant effect on the
retention of new information and a decreased rate of forgetting of newly
acquired information. Animal
studies also suggest it may have a thyroid-stimulating role.♦ |
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Cranberry fruit: Cranberry juice has long been
recognized for its role in supporting urinary tract health. However, when the
whole fruit is used the benefits may extend much further than urinary tract
health. The fruit also contains proanthocyanins and
anthocyanins, two bioflavonoids
known for their antioxidant activity. Anthocyanins
repair and protect DNA integrity and may be beneficial in reducing
age-associated oxidative stress, as well as in improving neuronal and
cognitive brain function. Polyphenolic compounds in
cranberries have been investigated to determine their role in protection
against cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Antioxidant & Antiproliferation activities have also been attributed to
cranberry fruit.♦ |
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Dong Quai root: Don Quai, long regarded as a
“female tonic” or “female adaptogen”, has profound benefit in women’s health.
Through its phytoestrogenic action it can decrease symptoms in menopause. It can
increase vaginal lubrication and may increase sexual activity. It may also
increase mucus protection of the digestive system. Normal intestinal mucus is
required for proper bowel function and for immune system health. The immunostimulatory, anti-inflammatory and antiallergenic
properties of Don Quai may support immune system health. Don Quai may promote
reformation of bone and has demonstrated anti-atherosclerotic action. While
able to contribute to health and proper function of so many tissues, it has shown
very weak estrogen receptor binding and does not produce estrogen-like
responses in endometrial thickness.♦ |
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Hops: (Humulus lupulus) Hops has been used to reduce hot
flashes in menopausal women and is considered effective in mood disturbances
such as restlessness and anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Some of the
compounds that occur in hops have very strong phytoestrogenic activity such
as 8-prenylnaringenin, which
may have a preventive effect against breast and ovarian cancer. The hop
bitter acids may be responsible for the chemopreventive
action of hops. A catechin trimer
in Humulus lupulus
actually exhibits antioxidant activity greater than alpha-tocopherol
or ascorbic acid. Despite the anti-cancer properties that have been
attributed to hops, its constituents may weakly bind to estrogen receptors
alpha (ER alpha) and beta (ER beta) and exhibit mild estrogenic activity and
up-regulation of progesterone receptors (PR), which may explain why it
effectively relieves menopause symptoms.♦ |
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Sage: Sage (Salvia
officinalis) contains phytoestrogen substances that make it very useful for
women. It has been used to treat hot flashes and to decrease perspiration in
both daytime and night-time excessive sweating. Sage has a positive effect on
the nervous system. Human studies have shown it may be even be beneficial in
the management of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and can provide
memory-improving properties. Sage binds to the GABA/benzodiazepine receptor
complex in brain tissue and has demonstrated calming actions, even in
agitated patients. Antioxidant glycosides
from sage shown free radical scavenging activity, which may contribute
to its benefits.♦ |
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Schisandra: Schisandra may be described as an adaptogen
that supports the normal function of the nervous system, while supporting
cardiovascular health. It also has anti-oxidant and hepatoprotective
properties. Lignans in Schisandra such as schisanhenol may be responsible for its actions. Used for
the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, liver diseases, diseases of the CNS
related to the old age, Schisandra demonstrated a beneficial effect on memory
registration and memory consolidation, and may be useful to prevent age
associated degeneration of the brain.♦ |
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