{"product_id":"natural-factors-vitex-standardized-extract-80-mg-90-vegetarian-capsules","title":"Natural Factors Vitex Standardized Extract 80 mg 90 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Factors Vitex Standardized Extract helps reduce the symptoms of PMS, such as breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue, and irritability. Vitex has been used traditionally for hundreds of years. Each vegetarian capsule contains vitex, standardized to 0.6% of aucubin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitex agnus-castus (Chastetree berry) has been used for thousands of years to treat female hormonal disruptions, ranging from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) to menopause. Vitex has an effect on the pituitary gland, which is located in the brain and produces hormones that stimulate the production of sex hormones in other areas of the body.Clinical studies show that Vitex has the ability to reduce headaches, breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue, sweet cravings and irritability. It contains chemicals that have the ability to stimulate progesterone receptors and favour the production of luteinizing hormone (LH) over follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). These hormones are used in the female body to support pregnancy and lactation, but their effects can also help other female complaints. Vitex helps increase progesterone levels and normalize prolactin levels, restoring estrogen-progesterone balance to ease symptoms of PMS. Excess estrogen combined with a deficiency in progesterone can cause disruptions in the menstrual cycle. Elevated levels of prolactin results in breast tenderness and pain, two classic symptoms of PMS.Natural Factors Vitex Standardized Extract is standardized to ensure consistent levels of the major plant active aucubin. The vegetarian capsules are free from artificial preservatives, colours or sweeteners, dairy, soy, wheat or yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNon-medicinal Ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicrocrystalline cellulose, vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps reduce the symptoms of PMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDosage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended adult dose: 1-2 capsules daily, preferably on an empty stomach, or as directed by a health care practitioner.Use for a minimum of 3 months to see beneficial effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCaution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have hormone-sensitive condition, or are taking hormone-altering medications, or if symptoms persist of worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking hormone-containing medications such as progesterone preparations, oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAllergy Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians\/vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNPN: 80027761\u003cbr\u003e\nStrength: 80 mg\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 90 Vegetarian Capsules\u003cbr\u003e\nDietary considerations: • Vegan• Vegetarian\u003cbr\u003e\nGluten free: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Factors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45223470661655,"sku":"68958049304","price":12.48,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/0552\/1175\/files\/kodm1flgm3w2zfrrjtc0.png?v=1781672982","url":"https:\/\/shop.houseofnutritionbc.com\/products\/natural-factors-vitex-standardized-extract-80-mg-90-vegetarian-capsules","provider":"House of Nutrition","version":"1.0","type":"link"}