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Progesto-Mend™ |
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A synergistic combination of phytoandrogens, androgenic
adaptogens & other herbs designed to help promote optimal testosterone
function. |
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Supports healthy adrenal function, a major
site of progesterone production |
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Favorably
affects progesterone receptors, supporting healthy progesterone function.♦ |
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Promotes
healthy function of bone, heart, brain, breasts, uterus & other
progesterone sensitive tissues.♦ |
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Supports healthy immune function, supporting
anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy & anti-autoimmune activity.♦ Supports healthy brain function, memory, and cognition,
enhances mood while promoting
tranquility.♦ May use without
progesterone, or with bioidentical progesterone to support healthy
progesterone function.♦ |
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Please Find a Healthcare Professional in your area to purchase this formulation. |
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Three
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Progesto-Mend™ Herbal Proprietary Blend |
2,100mg |
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Rehmannia (root), Bupleurum (root), Passion flower (aerial
parts), Peony (root), Coleus forskohlii (root, standardized to 10%
forskohlin), Dioscorea villosa (root), Chasteberry extract (fruit) |
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Suggested Use: |
3 daily with food |
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MORE INFORMATION on
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About
Phytoprogesterones & Progestogenic Herbs: Phytoprogesterones
are a class of phyto-compounds that mimic progesterone and may provide the
calming, soothing, anti-inflammatory, anti-autoimmune, spasmolytic, and
cardioprotective effects of progesterone by supporting healthy nervous,
immune, digestive, cardiovascular, and other systems prone to agitation,
stress, spasms or cramps. Progestogenic herbs are a class of adaptogens that
may optimize the healthy proper hormone producing function of the adrenal
glands, which are the primary source of postmenopause progesterone, without
causing agitation. Herbs which mimic the effects of progesterone by promoting
calming, anti-inflammatory and other functions are included to complement the
phytoprogesterones and progestogenic herbs.♦ |
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Rehmannia:
Rehmannia
(Rehmannia glutinosa) is considered an adaptogen that enhances adrenal
function and normalizes blood glucose. It works with the neuroendocrine system,
affecting adrenal function in such an extent as to normalize blood sugar
imbalances and improve glucose tolerance. It can provide both antiallergy
properties and improved immunity. The anti-inflammatory activity in the
central nervous system can help maintain proper brain function. Rehmannia has
been shown to stimulate the proliferation and activities of osteoblasts,
while inhibiting the generation and resorptive activities of osteoclasts. In
animal studies is has shown a preventive effect on osteoporotic bone loss
induced by an ovariectomy. Other studies have documented cardioprotective and
antitumor activity. ♦ |
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Bupleurum: Bupleurum
(Bupleurum falcatum) is an adrenal adaptogen with significant
anti-inflammatory actions. One of its constituents, saikogenin A, is able to
stimulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system by promoting the release
of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which
is responsible for maintaining the size and function of the adrenal gland.
Its anti-inflammatory actions may include an inhibitory activity against
allergic asthma.♦ |
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Passion Flower: Passion Flower
(Passiflora incarnate) contains a number of constituents, including
benzoflavone that exhibit calming, soothing and antispasmodic properties.
Studies have demonstrated its effectiveness for restlessness, irritability,
anxiety and insomnia, while at the same time exhibiting aphrodisiac and
libido-enhancing properties. Its calming ability has also shown antiasthmatic
properties. The activity of Passiflora constituents may be linked to an
interaction with GABA receptors.♦ |
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Coleus Forskohlii: Coleus (Coleus
Forskohlii) contains forskolin, an
active constituent that has been shown to stimulate production of progesterone
in human adrenal gland tissue. Serum progesterone levels were actually
increased in a small study of 20 women taking forskolin. Forskolin has
exhibited a wide range of soothing and inflammation properties and has
demonstrated antiallergy, anti-asthma, antiglaucoma, antihypertensive,
antispasmodic actions. Forskolin and stigmasterol, a plant steroid also found
in Coleus forskohlii, have both exhibited anticarcinogenic properties.♦ |
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Vitex Agnus-Castus:
Vitex
(Vitex agnus-castus) has long been considered to be a progesterone enhancing
herb. Vitex agnus-castus has demonstrated the ability to improve levels of
progesterone during the luteal phase of menstruating women. When endometrial
cells were exposed to Vitex agnus-castus there was binding to both estrogen
and progesterone receptors. However, it did not demonstrate estrogenic
activity, while it did stimulate progesterone receptor expression. This
confirms observations that progesterone-like benefits of V. agnus-castus are
not exclusively associated with the luteal phase. This herb has also been
useful in treating breast pain and has cytotoxic activity against human
breast cancer and other cancer cells, a quality that may be benefited by its
additional ability to inhibit excessive prolactin secretion.♦ |
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Dioscorea Villosa: Wild yam (Dioscorea
villosa) has antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties that first earned
Dioscorea villosa the name “colic root” because of the gastrointestinal relief
it offers. Its ability to relieve inflammatory and spasm conditions of the
female reproductive organs or any pains caused by spasm has expanded its use.
Dioscorea villosa has the ability to relax the autonomic nervous system and
therefore decrease vasomotor symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats
which are associated with autonomic dysfunction. Diosgenin, an active
constituent of D. villosa, has also demonstrated antitumor and
antiproliferative activity. The Dioscorea villosa extract in this formula is
the true herbal extract – not progesterone.♦ |
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Peony Root: Peony (Paeonia
lactiflora) has traditionally been used to treat excessive uterine bleeding
and excessive vaginal discharge (leucorrhea) as well as menopause symptoms.
Traditional use for brain dysfunction is validated by animal studies
demonstrating its cognitive enhancing abilities. Other studies have
demonstrated strong antioxidant, anticancer, cholesterol lowering and
antihyperglycemic properties.♦ |
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