NOW Foods Menopause Support

Menopause Support has recommended potencies of key ingredients that have been shown to support a healthy response to the natural changes occurring during menopause. With 10 synergistic ingredients, a wider array of symptoms can be managed. This blend includes standardized herbal extracts and other nutrients which, together, form a truly well-balanced product for women.

Recommended Dosage: Menopausal and post-menopausal women: Take 3 capsules once daily with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health care products. Use for at least 3 months to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 6 months.

Caution: "Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen or if you are taking hormone-containing medications such as progesterone preparations, oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, if you are breastfeeding, if you are taking blood thinners or hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including thyroid hormone replacement therapy, if you have a liver disorder, develop liver-related symptoms (e.g. abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine) or have a history of hormonal or gynaecological disease, including ovarian cancer, endometriosis, and/or uterine fibroids, if you are taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to, L-tryptophan, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John's Wort, antidepressants, pain killers, over the counter cough and cold medication containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea medication and anti-migraine medication. Ensure you are up-to-date on mammograms and gynaecological evaluations prior to use. Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if you experience breast pain, discomfort and/or tenderness, or if you experience a recurrence of menstruation and/or uterine spotting or if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain or if you experience skin changes. Do not use this product if you are pregnant, if you currently have or previously had breast cancer and/or breast tumours or if you have a predisposition to breast cancer, as indicated by an abnormal mammogram and/or biopsy, or a family member with breast cancer, if you have scleroderma, if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or other medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance, if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, or a kidney or cardiovascular disorder. Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and abdominal pain. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Avoid talking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness."