Vitex (Agnus Castus)
Chasteberry fruit (Vitex agnus-castus). In a review of 17 trials, 13 of 14 showed improved premenstrual symptoms, and a meta-analysis found benefit for cyclic breast pain. It acts on prolactin.
What is it for?
Absorption: Take every morning. Effects appear after 2-3 menstrual cycles.
Caution: Do not take in pregnancy, breastfeeding or with hormonal contraceptives or fertility treatment without advice. Interacts with dopaminergic drugs and antipsychotics. Mild, infrequent side effects.
Recommended doses
Range: 20 – 40 mg de extracto
Standardised extract; dried fruit doses are much higher
Scientific references (2)▼
Metaanálisis: el vitex redujo el dolor mamario cíclico frente a placebo.
Revisión de 17 ensayos: 13 de 14 estudios con control encontraron mejora de los síntomas premenstruales.
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