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Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus) is a herb that can help with discomfort around menstruation and menopause. Vitex, the name of the largest genus in the Verbenaceae plant family, includes 250 different species worldwide. Vitex agnus castus is the most common species within the plant family and is used for its effective action.

Chasteberry grows in countries around the Mediterranean, in central Asia and North America. The herb helps with mood swings during the menstrual cycle and supports normal and regular menstruation. In addition, many women in menopause use Chasteberry to provide relief from menopausal symptoms.

Active substances in monk's pepper

The active substances in monk's pepper are diterpenes, iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, alkaloids and essential oils. Diterpenes are compounds that have dopaminergic activity, while irodoid glycosides have an effect on hormone metabolism. The flavonoids in monk's pepper are generally antioxidants, which have a protective effect.

Chasteberry is often standardized to agnusides and aucibine. Both extracts are irodoid glycosides found in the herb. Together, the active ingredients have a synergistic effect, which is responsible for the benefits of using Chasteberry during menopause. The herb's effectiveness is primarily due to the effects of the active ingredients on neurotransmitters and hormones in the body.

Chasteberry in supplements for menopause

Chasteberry is about the size of a peppercorn and grows on the “chaste tree”, which got its name because its fruit was used to suppress the libido of monks during the Middle Ages. Nowadays, the herb is mainly used by women who want to support their hormonal system around menstruation or menopause. The herb helps with menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood swings and irritability. Chasteberry also contributes to a good state of mind.

Menopause Premium

Menopause Premium is a natural supplement based on herbs, vitamins and minerals, which helps to alleviate menopausal symptoms. The main ingredients in the supplement are monk's pepper, black cohosh and alfalfa . In addition, the product also contains vitamin B6, vitamin D3, a natural mineral complex from bamboo and natural isoflavones from soy. Using Menopause Premium has a number of advantages:

• Helps to alleviate menopausal symptoms
• Supports menstrual discomfort
• Ensures normal, regular menstruation
• Good for the mood
• Helps regulate hormonal activity
• Supports mental balance