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NFH – EPO SAP
$32.00Evening primrose oil (EPO) contains essential fatty acids that have several beneficial effects in the body. EPO is a source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) which, when used topically, has been demonstrated to aid in the management of atopic dermatitis. EPO also contains precursors of prostaglandin E1 which, when deficient, can contribute to many female hormone balancing concerns, including PMS symptoms such as depression, irritability, breast pain, and fluid retention. Deficiency of prostaglandin E1 can also contribute to menopausal symptoms including hot flashes. EPO also inhibits leukotriene synthesis, which is an inflammatory mediator and can therefore be used to reduce systemic inflammation in the body.
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NFH – Inositol SAP (500 grams)
$55.00Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of ovulatory disorders and female infertility. Signs and symptoms of PCOS may include anovulation or menstrual irregularities, ovarian cysts on ultrasound, hyperandrogenism including hirsutism, acne, and alopecia, insulin resistance, and obesity. Insulin resistance and secondary hyperinsulinemia appear to play a causative role in the development of PCOS. In addition, PCOS patients suffer from elevated oxidative stress and systemic inflammation. Myo‑inositol has been suggested as a first-line therapy in the management of PCOS, and has been shown to be effective in mitigating the symptoms of this syndrome and its associated comorbidities.
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NFH – ChasteTree SAP
$33.00PMS Sap by NFH is a combination formula used to help regulate mentrual cycles. The blend of Vitex, Gingko Biloba and vitamin B6 function to help relieve premenstrual symptoms such as mood irregulartiy, breast tenderness, menstrual cramping, irregular periods and irritability. Consult your health care provider about the possibility of also using PMS Sap to benefit the symptoms of menopause or perimenopause such as hot flashes and insomnia.
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Douglas Labs – Estromend
$58.00Herbal blend including black cohosh, used in Herbal Medicine to help ease nervous tension and to help relieve symptoms associated with menopause.
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BioClinic Naturals – EstroVantage
$41.00- IGF-1 has a known pathogenic role in cancer, increasing growth of existing cancer cells. Lycopene supplementation decrease IGF-1 by 25%.7
- In a 34 patient randomized controlled trial foods enriched with bioactive compounds, including rosemary extract (Rosemarinus officinalis), were found to be a promising adjuvant therapy in advanced breast cancer patients8
- Green tea polyphenols inhibit the proliferation of breast cancer cells in vivo and in vitro9
- Silymarin can down-regulate gene products involved in the proliferation of tumour cells (cyclin D1, EGFR, COX-2, TGF-beta, IGF-IR), invasion (MMP-9), angiogenesis (VEGF) and metastasis (adhesion molecules)10
- Curcumin inhibits human breast cancer cell growth by mediating certain signalling cascades including the modulation of the NF-κB signalling pathway11
- Sulforaphane can inhibit the expression of estrogen receptor alpha (ERalpha) protein in MCF-7 cells, inhibiting proliferation and down-regulating hormone receptor expression12
- Suitable for vegetarians/vegans
