About the Key Ingredients
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Why Estroven® is different from other menopause products
Although there are a variety of other non-prescription menopause relief products on the market, they lack many of the elements included in Estroven's special formulas. Estroven® formulas are proprietary, which means that the herbs are extracted to our specifications and cannot be used by other companies. Other brands may contain some similar ingredients, but the ratio used in our products cannot be duplicated. In addition, most of these other brands do not contain the vitamins and minerals of Estroven's formulas. The one brand that does contain vitamin E uses a synthetic, not a natural variety of the vitamin. In addition, none contain the unique mood & memory blend (Estroven® Multi-Vitamin) or the balancing herbal blend (Estroven® Maximum Strength).
While many leading women's supplements contain a single ingredient for menopausal symptoms, Estroven® products contain a standardized extract of black cohosh plus a rich source of natural phytoestrogens from soy and other plants, as well as a proprietary calming herbal blend, a proprietary balancing herbal blend, and essential vitamins and minerals.
Estroven® formulas contain:
- Soy isoflavones
- Standardized black cohosh
- Calcium and boron
- Natural vitamins E, B-6, B-12, and folic acid
- Estroven® calming herbal blend (to help reduce and manage irritability)
- Estroven® balancing herbal blend (for energy)
- B-vitamins
Soy isoflavones
Soybeans (and other plants in the legume family) are very rich sources of phytoestrogens (or plant-based estrogens) called isoflavones. Isoflavones are vegetable substances, which can act like weak estrogens in the body without many of the negative effects of synthetic estrogen hormones.
The specific plant estrogens daidzein and genistein in soy have protective functions, and have been shown to help reduce hot flashes and night sweats.* Studies that have looked at the effectiveness of isoflavones on reducing hot flashes have shown that genistein is the major ingredient responsible. All Estroven® products contain genistein.
Standardized black cohosh
Black cohosh is a rich source of natural compounds that has been shown to help reduce hot flashes.* It has been used for centuries throughout the world to provide support for many areas of female health. There are different varieties of this herb. The kind of black cohosh used in Estroven® products is cimicifuga racemosa, the actual North American herb, rather than the Asian variety, which may not have the same degree of purity or potency, and may have some side effects. In addition, black cohosh can be used by women who cannot take synthetic estrogen.
Some of the leading medical journals have supported the use of American grown black cohosh to reduce menopause symptoms, including the Journal of Women's Health, which states, "The evidence to date suggests that black cohosh is safe and effective for reducing menopausal symptoms, primarily hot flashes and possibly mood [changes]." The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) recommends dietary isoflavones, black cohosh, or vitamin E for women who need mild relief from hot flashes and night sweats.
Germany's Kommission E, a governmental regulatory body similar to our FDA, has approved the use of black cohosh for menopausal symptoms. This scientific panel, which has done its own investigation and review of the safety and efficacy of real cimicifuga racemosa, has concluded that it is useful and warranted in treating these symptoms.
Calcium and boron
Estroven is a good source of supplemental calcium to support strong bones.*
Calcium is the key nutrient that helps build strong bones. It also plays a major role in regulating the nervous system, providing a calming effect. This can help reduce moodiness and support the calming benefits of other ingredients to help provide a good night's sleep.
Boron is an essential nutrient, which works with calcium to build strong bones, particularly as women get older.*
Clinical studies note that calcium taken with boron has greater effects on bone density than calcium supplementation alone.
Natural vitamins E, B-6, B-12, and folic acid
Vitamins E, B-6, B-12, and folic acid all play integral roles in supporting cardiovascular health.*
Vitamin E is an essential nutrient that helps to neutralize free radicals – chemicals that can harm cells. It also helps protect the heart, particularly in conjunction with folic acid and vitamins B-6 and B-12.
Vitamin B-6 can help reduce irritability and support mood in times of hormonal change. It has also been shown to work in conjunction with B-12 and folic acid to reduce chemical build-up in the blood, which can detract from good cardiovascular health.
Vitamin B-12 helps regulate sugar metabolism with other B-vitamins, and is known as "the energy vitamin". It also works with other B-vitamins to help support heart health.
Folate (folic acid) has many important functions. It helps regulate menstrual cycles, helps reduce homocysteine levels, and may even help support mood when used in conjunction with other B-vitamins. Folic acid also plays an important secondary role in bone formation.
Estroven® calming herbal blend
Estroven's proprietary calming herbal formula is a natural blend of traditional herbs used to reduce irritability and help you get a good night's sleep*. The formula includes date seed (Zizyphus Spinosa) and Magnolia bark extracts to provide stress reduction, reduce irritability and support mood, and provide both physical and mental relaxation. Both herbs are among the most widely prescribed herbs in Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (TCHM). The active ingredients in date seed (jujobosides) and Magnolia (magnolol and honokiol) have been researched for their effects on stress, nervousness, and sleeplessness.
Estroven® balancing herbal blend
This propriety formula differs slightly from Estroven's calming herbal blend. First, it provides an energizing effect of green tea with approximately the amount of caffeine found in a quarter of a cup of coffee. Another constituent is a chemical found in chocolate that stimulates the brain receptors responsible for alertness, but without central nervous system stimulation. This blend offers an energized, calming effect, and also helps improves mood.
B-vitamins
Thiamin (B-1), riboflavin (B-2), and niacin (B-3) work together to turn carbohydrates in your diet into energy and help prevent moodiness and irritability.* These three vitamins enhance the effects of folic acid, B-6, and B-12.