Gentle Woman

60 capsules: Herbal support for PMS and the menopause

Gentle Woman is a traditional herbal combination, designed to help relieve symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, hormonal imbalance and the menopause.

It contains a specially formulated blend of most of the well-known women’s herbs (including red clover, pfaffia, wild yam and sage leaf), as well as nutrients that have a balancing effect on the body and promote a feeling of vitality and well-being (such as Siberian ginseng, soya isoflavones, vitamin B6 and zinc citrate).

This gentle and completely natural helper is a favourite amongst female customers, not least because it does not contain hormones, such as those found in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) drugs. Ideal support before, during and after difficult monthly cycles, as well as during the menopause.

# Approved EFSA health claims:

• Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system, the regulation of hormonal activity, normal cysteine synthesis, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal homocysteine metabolism, normal protein and glycogen metabolism and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Click here and here for EFSA scientific opinions.

• Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis, normal acid-base metabolism, normal carbohydrate metabolism, normal cognitive function, normal fertility and reproduction, normal macronutrient metabolism, normal metabolism of fatty acids, normal metabolism of vitamin A, normal protein synthesis, the maintenance of normal bones, the maintenance of normal hair, nails and skin, the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood, the maintenance of normal vision, the normal function of the immune system, the protection of cells from oxidative stress and it has a role in the process of cell division. Click here and here for EFSA scientific opinions.

Herbal food supplement for women:

A gentle food supplement specifically formulated with menopausal women in mind.

It contains a blend of 13 herbal ingredients: pfaffia powder, wild yam, sage leaf, alfalfa (Medicado Sativa) powder, hops, red clover, schizandra chinensis, Siberian ginseng powder, soya isoflavones, zinc citrate powder, vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCL) powder, kelp powder and atriplex halimus.

Isoflavones are a class of naturally-occurring organic plant compounds found in soybeans, chick peas and other legumes. They are a subcategory of phyto-chemicals and phyto-oestrogens.

Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity, as well as normal cysteine synthesis, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal homocysteine metabolism, normal protein and glycogen metabolism, normal psychological function, normal red blood cell formation, normal function of the immune system and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction.

Ingredients

60 capsules per pot

Per capsule:                                                 %NRV*
Pyridoxine (Vit B6) – 5mg                                357%
Zinc – 2.5mg                                                   25%

*NRV = Nutrient Reference Value

Also provides:
Capsule: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) – 110mg
Pfaffia Powder – 100mg
Wild Yam 10:1 extract (equivalent to 500mg) – 50mg
Sage Leaf 5:1 extract (equivalent to 200mg) – 40mg
Alfalfa (Medicado sativa) Powder – 20mg
Hops 4:1 extract (equivalent to 80mg) – 20mg
Red Clover 40:1 extract, 8% Isoflavones (equivalent to 800mg) – 20mg
Schizandra Berry 5:1 extract (equivalent to 100mg) – 20mg
Siberian Ginseng Powder (Eleutherococcus senticosus) – 20mg
Soya Isoflavones (40%) – 20mg
Zinc Citrate Powder – 10mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCL) – 7mg
Kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum) T 60 Powder – 5mg
Atriplex Halimus 5:1 extract (equivalent to 12.5mg) – 2.5mg

ALLERGY ADVICE: for allergens, see ingredients in bold.

Contains no added: artificial colours, flavourings, preservatives, dairy, gluten, lactose or sugar.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Allergy advice: Contains soya.

Usage

1 capsule to be taken 2 to 3 times per day with food.

An initial higher intake of 2 capsules taken 2 to 3 times per day (with food) is recommended for the first 2 to 3 weeks. Thereafter, intake to be reduced to 1 – 3 capsules per day as a maintenance daily intake.

Warning:
Long-term intake of amounts greater than 10mg of vitamin B6 daily may lead to mild tingling and numbness.