Futurebiotics EstroComfort™ -- 56 Vegetarian Capsules

Futurebiotics EstroComfort™ Description

Menopausal Balancing Complex

Clinically Proven Nutrients for Hot Flashes + Night Sweats

SoyLife® - Clinically studied isoflavones that help reduce hot flashes and night sweats
Black Cohosh extract - Clinically shown to improve menopause symptoms
L-Theanine - Helps relieve emotional stress and induce relaxation

Menopause Support Action Plan

The dramatic hormonal shift of menopause is a natural life-phase accompanied by frustrating and uncomfortable symptoms. There are many effective, pro-active health strategies to help minimize the hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, discomfort and stress of menopause.

Dietary

Take Futurebiotics EstroComfort and a comprehensive multi-vitamin and eat a nutritious, well-balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy and lean protein.
Soy and other sources of isoflavones may help reduce the symptoms of menopause.
Eliminate caffeine, alcohol and hot spicy foods, which can all trigger hot flashes.

Physical Activity

Exercise is a great way to fight fatigue and stress. Plus, bones can become brittle after menopause. Add at least 30 minutes of weight-bearing exercises daily such as walking, jogging, tennis or dancing to help preserve bone mass. Stay well hydrated while exercising.
Keep cool. Slight increases in your body's core temperature can trigger hot flashes. Dress in layers so you can remove clothing when you feel too warm.

Complementary Therapies

Stress can increase the symptoms of menopause. Visualization and muscle relaxation are simple and effective ways to reduce stress during the day. Try a massage or yoga for relaxation.
Studies have shown that slow, controlled deep rhythmic breathing - known as paced respiration - practiced twice daily decreases hot flashes. It can also help provide relief if practiced at the onset of a hot flash.

Do's and Don'ts

If you feel a hot flash coming on, try sipping a cold drink. Keep a cold drink by the bed at night.
Pay attention to whether certain foods or drinks increase your menopause symptoms and limit your intake of those foods as needed.
Cigarette smoking is linked to increased hot flashes.

Measure Your Progress
Meet with your healthcare professional and discuss healthy ways to manage menopausal symptoms. Over time, re-evaluate your symptoms and treatments and adjust as necessary.

SoyLife - Clinically studied isoflavones that help reduce hot flashes and night sweats
Black Cohosh Extract - Clinically shown to improve menopause symptoms
L-Theanine - Helps relieve emotional stress and induce relaxation

Menopause occurs when the ovaries gradually lose their ability to produce the hormones that govern menstrual cycles. These decreased levels of hormones can trigger a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. EstroComfort is an all-natural phytoestrogen supplement fortified with L-Theanine designed to offer a nutritional alternative and help reduce menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes and night sweats.

SoyLife 40% is a soy germ extract, standardized to contain 40% isoflavones. It is produced from specially selected whole soy germ; unlike some soy isoflavones that are extracted from hexane-derived soy molasses. It contains the preferred isoflavone profile of 15:50:35 for the active constituents genistein: daidzein: glycitein. SoyLife has been clinically studied and shown to help reduce hot flashes and night sweats.

Black Cohosh extract, standardized to contain 2.5% triterpene glycosides, has been used in Europe for many years and helps treat the symptoms associated with menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, nervousness and irritability.

L-Theanine is a non-protein amino acid that research suggests may induce relaxation and ease emotional stress without drowsiness. EstroComfort is further enhanced with cardioprotective essential B vitamins and a calming herb compound of Magnolia bark and Date fruit extracts. In addition, whole unextracted Black Cohosh root and Soy provide all the natural co-factors that nature created.

EstroComfort is potency-enhanced with Futurebiotics BioAccelerators. Clinically-proven Bioperine (piper nigrum extract) improves nutrient bioavailability, while our proprietary natural compound of Ginger extract, Trikatu, super-potent Digezyme and Lactospore boosts digestion and absorption.

Menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes, could be significantly decreased with 84 mg of daily soy isoflavones and were statistically comparable to women who received HRT.

Directions

As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules daily, preferably with meals.

Free Of

Added yeast, sugar, salt, starch, wheat, gluten, dairy, artificial colors and preservatives.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Capsules

Servings per Container: 28

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)	25 mg	1,250%

Folic Acid	400 mcg	100%

Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin)	100 mcg	1,667%

Red Clover Blossom Extract	165 mg	*

SoyLife® Soy Germ Extract (standardized to contain 40% [40 mg] isoflavones)	100 mg	*

Suntheanine® LTheanine	100 mg	*

Black Cohosh Root Extract (standardized to contain 2.5% [2 mg] triterpene glycosides)	90 mg	*

Gamma Oryzanol	50 mg	*

Proprietary Calming Herbal Compound: Magnolia bark extract, Dong Quai root, Soy, Chasteberry fruit, Kudzu root, Date fruit extract	120 mg	*

Futurebiotics BioAccelerators™ (BioPerine®, Ginger root extract, Trikatu, Digezyme®, Lactospore®)	23 mg	*

*Daily value not established.

Other Ingredients: Modified cellulose (vegetarian capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate, stearic acid, silica, lavender oil.
Contains Soy.

Warnings

Caution: Consult your healthcare professional before taking L-Theanine if you use any prescription drugs or before giving to children. Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing.

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A Naturopathic Doctor Explains Black Cohosh for Menopause Relief

If you’ve struggled, or are struggling, with menopause, some studies have found that black cohosh may provide relief for many of your discomforts.^† A member of the buttercup family, this tall, flowering plant grows in the shady woods in eastern areas of North America. More than two centuries ago, Native Americans discovered that the root of the black cohosh plant (Actaea racemosa, formerly known as Cimicifuga racemose) helped relieve menstrual cramps and temporary menopausal discomforts, such as hot flashes, irritability, mood swings and sleep disturbances.

Native Americans helped introduce the herb to the European colonists, who incorporated the herb into their formulations. Black cohosh preparations are made from its roots and rhizomes, which contain a number of glycosides, flavonoids and terpenes. These days it is still used in a similar manner, as an adjunct for easing hot flashes, body pain, fatigue and mood issues associated with menopause. How exactly does black cohosh work? Some studies suggest that it binds to the body’s opioid receptors, promoting a pain-easing effect.^† While there is a lack of consistent evidence that proves benefit from black cohosh for menopause symptoms, in one review of eight clinical trials, black cohosh significantly reduced depression and anxiety in all the studies reviewed.^† Although there is much more research to do on this powerful herb, especially regarding its long-term side effects, black cohosh has a long history of safety. Because of its relaxing effect on the uterine muscles, however, it is not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing.^†

How to take Black Cohosh for Menopause

Choose organic

There are many different varieties of black cohosh, as well as preparations, and they are not interchangeable. Some commercial black cohosh products have been found to contain the wrong herb or to contain mixtures of black cohosh and other herbs that are not listed on the label. To ensure that you’re buying a safe, quality product, try purchasing organic black cohosh from reputable companies that have been independently verified by a third party such as ConsumerLab, U.S. Pharmacopeia or NSF International.

Research and talk to your healthcare provider

If you are worried about long term ramifications of taking black cohosh, in clinical trials, people have taken black cohosh for as long as 12 months with no serious harmful effects. The standard black cohosh dosage is 40 mg to 128 mg of extract daily for up to 12 months. Still, it’s not recommended for use over a year and should be taken appropriately.^†

Be aware of potential side effects

Black cohosh can cause some mild side effects, such as stomach upset, cramping, headache, rash, a feeling of heaviness, breast pain, vaginal spotting or bleeding and weight gain.

Take precaution if you have liver disease

Extra precaution should be taken if you have liver disease, as there is some controversy as to whether black cohosh might harm the liver. Do not take black cohosh if you are taking other herbs or supplements that can harm the liver.

Consider synergy with other herbs

When black cohosh is combined with other herbs such as dong quai, evening primrose, hops, Korean ginseng, gingko, linseed (flaxseed), red clover, St John's wort, wild yam or passion flower, the synergistic effects on menopause can be even more pronounced. Four combination menopause support formulas you can try include the following: