CytoMatrix
Fem Matrix
- Formulated to provide support for women with menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, insomnia, low mood, decreased libido and poor cognition
- Herbal extracts are highly concentrated with standardization to active ingredients such as ligustilides, 27-deoxyactein and hypericin
- Quercetin and hesperidin are included to improve the integrity of blood vessels and reduce hot flashes
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hesperidin (fruit, Citrus aurantium) | 125mg |
| Quercetin (flower, Styphnolobium japonicum) | 125mg |
| Dong quai (root, Angelica sinensis) 4:1 extract equivalent to 240mg dried root, standardized to 1% ligustilides | 60mg |
| PhytoProof® Black cohosh (root and rhizome, Actaea racemosa) 6:1 extract equivalent to 300mg dried root and rhizome, standardized to 2.5% triterpene glycosides | 50mg |
| Chasteberry (fruit, Vitex agnus-castus) 10:1 extract equivalent to 500 mg dried fruit | 50mg |
| Wild yam (root, Dioscorea villosa) 10:1 extract equivalent to 500mg dried root | 50mg |
| St. John's wort (herb top, Hypericum perforatum) 10:1 extract equivalent to 200mg dried herb top, standardized to 0.3% hypericin | 30mg |
|
Red clover (flower, Trifolium pratense) 10:1 extract equivalent to 200mg dried flower |
20mg |
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide.
Indications:
Black Cohosh is used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve symptoms associated with menopause. Black Cohosh is used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve premenstrual symptoms. Wild Yam is Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as an antispasmodic to relieve abdominal and menstrual pain.
Directions for Use:
Adults (18 years and older) - Take 2 capsules, 2 times per day with food. Consult a healthcare professional for use beyond 12 weeks.
Cautions:
Do not use if • you are pregnant • you are breastfeeding • you are taking anti-cancer medications • you are taking blood thinners/antidepressants medications (e.g selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)) • you are taking anti-HIV agents • you are taking cardiovascular medications • you are taking immunosuppressants • you are taking contraceptive medications • you have diarrhea • you have hemorrhagic diseases • you have hypermenorrhoea/profuse menstrual flow/heavy periods • you have an allergy/hypersensitivity to members of the Apiaceae/Umbelliferae family (anise, caraway, carrot, celery, dill, parsley). Stop use and consult a healthcare professional if • menstruation is delayed or absent • you experience increased menstrual bleeding time • you experience breast pain, discomfort and/or tenderness. Hypersensitivity, such as an allergy, has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Consult a healthcare professional if • you have a family history of cancer • you have a liver disorder or develop symptoms of liver trouble. Consult a healthcare professional if you are taking • any prescription medications • anti-anxiety medications • seizure medications • antihistamines • bronchodilators • muscle relaxants • opiates • hormone-containing medications such as progesterone preparations, oral contraceptives, birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy. Some people may experience mild gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, restlessness and/or headaches. Consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist or worsen. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet light (UV) or UV therapy. Keep out of reach of children.
Known Adverse Reactions: Discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional if you experience breast pain, discomfort and/or tenderness. Hypersensitivity, such as an allergy, has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Some people may experience mild gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, restlessness and/or headaches.