Cytoplan Perimenopause Complex

Name: Cytoplan Perimenopause Complex
Brand: Cytoplan
SKU: 5060202187355
Price: 25.3 GBP
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Brands: Cytoplan

£25.30

Magnesium, vitamin B6 and chromium alongside shatavari, sage, maca and ginseng.

Why people take it

Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity
Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function
Chromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism

What it is

Magnesium, vitamin B6 and chromium
Shatavari, sage, maca and ginseng extracts
60 capsules per pack

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, with water.

Good to know

Suitable for vegetarians

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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SKU: 5060202187355

At a glance

Insufficient

evidence for shatavari (asparagus racemosus)

Our honest take

A herbal-led blend taken as 1 capsule twice a day: 500 mg of shatavari, 100 mg each of sage and maca extracts and 50 mg of Siberian ginseng, with 40 mg of magnesium, 5 mg of vitamin B6 and 75 µg of chromium. The vitamin B6 and magnesium are the only ingredients with authorised claims, and the magnesium amount is small; the herbs have little good evidence, and we make no claims about the perimenopause or its symptoms. If symptoms are affecting your life, speak to your GP, who can discuss HRT and other options.

You want magnesium and B6 in one product alongside botanicals
You have checked with your GP that the herbs suit you
You take diabetes medicines (chromium and ginseng may affect blood sugar), blood thinners or HRT, unless your GP agrees
You already take other B6 supplements (the FSA advises no more than 10 mg a day long term)
You are pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic to asparagus or have a hormone-sensitive condition

The science

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)· evidence: Insufficient

Shatavari is the root of a wild asparagus used in Ayurvedic tradition, particularly in products for women. Most research is laboratory or animal work, and good-quality human trials are scarce.

There are no authorised health claims for shatavari, so we make no claims about what it does.

Typical dose: Products typically give 500 mg to 2 g of root powder or extract a day.

Safety: Avoid if you are allergic to asparagus. Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and if you have a hormone-sensitive condition, as safety data are limited. Speak to your GP first if you take diuretics, diabetes medicines or other regular medication.

Research we looked at:
Alok S et al. (2013). Plant profile, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari): a review. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease 3(3):242-251.

Maca· evidence: Insufficient

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable from the high Andes, eaten as food in Peru and sold as a powder or extract. It is mainly marketed for energy, libido and mood.

A handful of small trials have looked at these areas, with some positive but inconsistent findings, and reviews describe the evidence as limited. There are no authorised health claims for maca, so we make no claims about what it does.

Typical dose: Studies have mostly used 1.5 to 3 g a day of root powder.

Safety: Generally well tolerated as a food. Maca is a brassica and contains goitrogens, so speak to your GP first if you have a thyroid condition. Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and if you have a hormone-sensitive condition, as there is little safety data.

Research we looked at:
Shin BC, Lee MS, Yang EJ, Lim HS, Ernst E (2010). Maca (L. meyenii) for improving sexual function: a systematic review. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 10:44.
Gonzales GF (2012). Ethnobiology and ethnopharmacology of Lepidium meyenii (maca), a plant from the Peruvian highlands. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012:193496.

Ingredients & nutrition

Per daily amount (2 capsules): shatavari root 500 mg; sage leaf extract 10:1 100 mg; maca root extract 10:1 100 mg; Siberian ginseng root extract 25:1 50 mg; magnesium (bisglycinate) 40 mg (11% NRV); vitamin B6 (P-5-P) 5 mg (357% NRV); chromium (picolinate) 75 µg (187% NRV). 60 capsules, 30 daily doses.

Capsule: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take 1 capsule twice a day with food (morning and early afternoon). Do not exceed the stated daily dose. Not suitable in pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you take any medication, especially hormone-related medicines, consult a doctor first.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.