Vitex Extract 400 mg — Herbal Support for Women's Health

Description Vitex Extract 400 mg 120 Caps

Vitex Extract (Vitex agnus-castus L.) is a dietary supplement containing an extract of vitex fruit, also known as chaste tree or chasteberry.

Vitex has a long history of traditional use in women's health, particularly in connection with premenstrual symptoms, menstrual cycle support and cyclical breast tenderness.

Ingredients

1 capsule contains:

• Vitex fruit extract (Vitex agnus-castus L.) — 400 mg ±7.5%.

Benefits and Features

Vitex is one of the best-known botanical ingredients traditionally used to support women's health during periods of hormonal fluctuation.

The supplement may be used as part of a comprehensive approach to:

• support a normal menstrual cycle;
• support the body during PMS;
• help reduce feelings of breast tension and tenderness associated with the menstrual cycle;
• support emotional well-being during normal hormonal fluctuations;
• support women's well-being during age-related hormonal changes.

The European Medicines Agency has evaluated preparations of Vitex agnus-castus fruit for use in premenstrual syndrome. Its possible activity is associated with effects on the hypothalamic-pituitary system and prolactin regulation.

Vitex and PMS

Premenstrual syndrome may include a combination of physical and emotional symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, headache and breast tenderness or fullness.

PMS is the area in which Vitex has been studied most extensively. Evidence reviewed by the EMA suggests improvement in several PMS symptoms, while other research has investigated its potential effect on cyclical breast pain and tenderness. However, evidence varies depending on the specific Vitex preparation and dosage.

Did You Know?

Vitex agnus-castus is native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. Its fruits have been used in European herbal traditions for centuries. The plant is commonly known in English as chasteberry or chaste tree.

Unlike a hormone supplement, Vitex is studied for its potential influence on the hypothalamic-pituitary system, which plays an important role in hormonal regulation.

Recommended Use

Dietary supplement.

Adults: take 1 capsule once daily, preferably in the morning, either on an empty stomach or with food.

For consistent use, take the capsule regularly at approximately the same time each day.

Recommended duration: 3–6 months or according to the advice of a healthcare professional.

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Consult a healthcare professional before use.

Contraindications and Warnings

Not recommended:

• during pregnancy or breastfeeding;
• for children under 18 years of age;
• in case of individual sensitivity to any ingredient;
• for women with hormone-sensitive conditions without medical advice;
• in case of pituitary disorders or prolactin-secreting pituitary tumors;
• in women with a personal or family history of hormone-sensitive cancers without prior consultation with a healthcare professional.

Do not combine Vitex with hormonal medicines, estrogens, anti-estrogens, medicines affecting the dopamine system or oral contraceptives without consulting a healthcare professional. EMA specifically highlights potential interactions with these groups of medicines.

Vitex is generally well tolerated in short-term studies, although mild side effects such as nausea, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, headache or itching may occur.

Not a medicinal product.

Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

Storage

Store in the original manufacturer's packaging in a dry place protected from direct sunlight, at a temperature of 2 °C to 30 °C and relative humidity not exceeding 80%.

Keep out of reach of children.