Indications

Healthy Hormones™ aids in estrogen detoxification and helps provide relief for premenstrual symptoms.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

Indole-3-carbinol … 200mg
Chasteberry extract 4:1 (vitex agnus castus) … 200mg
Magnesium (bisglycinate) … 75mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCL) … 25mg
Black Cohosh (actaea racemosa) … 20mg
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) ... 500IU

Non-medicinal ingredients: Vegetable-grade magnesium stearate, vegetable capsule.

Description

Hormones travel through your bloodstream carrying chemical messages to tissues and organs, telling them what to do. They are made by the endocrine glands which include the pituitary, pineal, thymus, thyroid and adrenal glands and the pancreas. Men’s hormones are produced in the testes and women’s in the ovaries. Hormones work slowly but steadily and affect growth and development, reproduction, sexual function, mood and metabolism.

They can also influence how the immune system works and modify a person’s behaviour. Hormones need to be balanced. Too much or too little can cause distinct changes that affect your entire body. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that can affect hormone balance. They can interfere with hormones that are on their way to binding with their receptors, which can wreak havoc and alter the development in an embryo or change how they should function in an adult body.

Estrogen dominance is a common hormonal imbalance that can occur in women. It is characterized by excess estrogen and low progesterone in the body. Common female estrogen dominant conditions include PMS, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, cystic breasts, heavy periods, hormonal acne and severe menopausal symptoms among others.

Healthy Hormones™ is an all natural formula designed to promote healthy estrogen detoxification and relief of PMS. It contains a clinically significant 400 mg daily dose of indole-3-carbinol which research shows to improve the liver’s ability to detoxify harmful estrogens. Take for a minimum of 3 months. Periodic intervals of abstinence (2 week breaks before continuing) is recommended for long-term use. Other key nutrients and herbs in the formula work synergistically to ease PMS and balance estrogen and progesterone.

Quantity

60 vegetable capsules

Dose

Adult women - Take 2 capsules per day with food or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. For optimal results take for a minimum of 3 months. Periodic intervals of abstinence (2 week breaks before continuing) is recommended for long- term use.

Potential side effects/Safety

Cautions and Warnings:
Contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Caution advised with medical conditions including liver disorders or symptoms of liver trouble such as abdominal pain, dark urine and jaundice, and in cases of low estrogen or symptoms of low estrogen.

User should a consult a healthcare practitioner if attempting to conceive.

Use of this product may decrease the efficacy of birth control pills.

Drug interactions:
As with any natural health product, you should consult a healthcare practitioner on the use of this product, especially if you are taking any medication, including medications for Parkinson’s disease or hormone medications such as progesterone preparations, oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy, or if you have a medical condition including a liver disorder, or if you develop symptoms of liver trouble.

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