Supplement Reviews

Black Cohosh

This herb has been shown to be safe and effective in helping to relive hot flashes associated with menopause. The triterpene glycosides found in this herb seem to be the key ingredient for its effects. Several studies show a clear reduction in menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and headaches and psychological parameters like depression, sleep disturbances, and irritability following 1-2 months of treatment. In a few cases, subjects have been able to discontinue hormone replacement therapy while taking the black cohosh extract.

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