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-New Women's Product Line
-"The Calcium Paradox" - Vitamin K Commentary & Research Update by Dr. Mark Swanson, N.D.
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-Women's Formulas: Breast Health Complete, Fem-Spectrum, Maca-3, Chaste tree (Vitex), Bladder Support Complex
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Featured Abstracts
-Higher intakes of the plant lignans, as well as exposure to the enterolignans enterodiol and enterolactone, promote breast cell health in women...*
-Maca extract supports healthy sexual desire, without altering serum testosterone or oestradiol levels...*
-Modified citrus pectin enhances arsenic, cadmium and lead excretion resulting from common, mild environmental exposure...*
-Chaste tree (Vitex) maintains healthy serum prolactin levels and breast comfort...*
-Calcium and vitamin D intake is associated with menstrual comfort, positive mood and water balance during the menstrual cycle...*
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-What Women's Formula Supports Comfort and Health throughout Menstrual, Perimenopausal and Menopausal Phases?
Quick Fact
-Modified Citrus Pectin
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Effect of Lepidium meyenii (MACA) on sexual desire and its absent relationship with serum testosterone levels in adult healthy men
This study was a 12-week double blind placebo-controlled, randomized, parallel trial in which active treatment with different doses of Maca Gelatinizada was compared with placebo. The study aimed to demonstrate if effect of Maca on subjective report of sexual desire was because of effect on mood or serum testosterone levels. Men aged 21-56 years received Maca in one of two doses: 1,500 mg or 3,000 mg or placebo. Self-perception on sexual desire, score for Hamilton test for depression, and Hamilton test for anxiety were measured at 4, 8 and 12 weeks of treatment. An improvement in sexual desire was observed with Maca since 8 weeks of treatment. Serum testosterone and oestradiol levels were not different in men treated with Maca and in those treated with placebo (P:NS). Logistic regression analysis showed that Maca has an independent effect on sexual desire at 8 and 12 weeks of treatment, and this effect is not because of changes in either Hamilton scores for depression or anxiety or serum testosterone and oestradiol levels. In conclusion, treatment with Maca improved sexual desire. Gonzales GF, Cordova A, Vega K, et al. Andrologia. 2002 Dec;34(6):367-72.
For educational purposes only. Consult your physician for any health problems.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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