Natural Factors VITEX Product Info

Menopause is a difficult time in a woman's life as it signifies a drastic change in the reproductive system, which can come with a lot of unpleasant side effects and awkward symptoms. There are many supplements and remedies on the market, which are produced to target these symptoms and bring women back to feeling normal again. One of these supplements aiming to combat a whole host of menopausal problems is Natural Factors Vitex.

There is a legitimate argument between menopause supplements that contain a list of ingredients and those that contain only one or two. It is hard to decide which is better, however the positive aspects of a simple formula is that there are less ingredients that the body could react badly too and also that the one ingredient could be more potent in a higher, concentrated dose.

The ingredient found in Natural Factors Vitex is chaste tree berry. Chaste tree berry (also known as vitex) is well known for use during menopause. Chaste tree berry is known for balancing out female hormones. This occurs as the effects on the body mimic that of progesterone, an important reproductive hormone that often fluctuates during menopause. The flavanoids in chaste tree berry target the pituitary gland, which in turn has an effect on certain hormones, (progesterone). This effective 'progesterone' balances out with the body's estrogen levels which is another of the most important hormones in the reproductive system. The regulation of these hormones is essential in combating any unwanted side effects that can occur with an imbalance such as hot flashes.

This ingredient can also be used for the menstrual cycle to help keep it regular. It is helpful in treating irregular bleeding in menopause.

Chaste tree berry is often recommended to be taken with other herbal supplements during menopause. In the case of Natural Factors Vitex 1-3 tablets should be taken daily before a healthy breakfast. As with other herbal supplements such as black cohosh, vitex is powerful and should not be taken for extreme lengths of time. Therefore caution is advised and it is important to follow the recommended dosage. Vitex along with most other menopause pills should not display obvious results immediately but should work over time to provide relief for symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. There are other useful herbs that can target symptoms such as fatigue and lack of libido. It is a good idea to consult a doctor or herbologist before combining ingredients.