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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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Three
Capsules Contain: |
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Progesto-Mend™ Herbal Proprietary Blend |
2,100 mg |
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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 the
Constituents of Progesto-Mend™ |
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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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♦ These statements have not been evaluated by the
Food and Drug Administration. |
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Progesto-Mend™ is a
Trademark of Douglas Laboratories. All Rights Reserved. |
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