Female Health System

Black cohosh

• Black cohosh has commonly been used to treatsymptoms of menopause,premenstrual syndrome(PMS), painfulmenstruation,acne, weakened bones (osteoporosis), and for starting labor inpregnantwomen
• It works on the immune system and might affect the body’s defenses against diseases
• Black cohosh root also seems to have some effects similar to the female hormone, estrogen

Flaxseed

· Flax seeds may improve cholesterol, lower blood pressure, help control blood sugar

· Flax seeds keep hunger at bay, which may aid weight control

• They are a great source of omega 3 fatty acids from plant sources
• They also provide a good amount of calcium
• Flax seeds are a good source of iron which is needed to produce hemoglobin. The lack of sufficient iron in the body causes anemia, low blood count and general weakness
• They are high in phosphorus
• Taking flaxseed might improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes

Vitamin D

• Vitamind is essential for several reasons, including maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It may also protect against a range of diseases and conditions, such astype 1 diabetes
• It assists in promoting healthy bones and teeth, supporting immune, brain, and nervous system health
• It helps in regulatinginsulinlevels and supportingdiabetesmanagement
• It assists in supporting lung function, cardiovascular health and influencing the expression of genes involved incancerdevelopment
• Vitamin d might play an important role in regulating mood and warding offdepression

Vitamin E

• Vitamin e is a fat-soluble, essential nutrient with anti-inflammatory properties. Vitamin e helps support the immune system, cell function, and skin health. It’s anantioxidant, making it effective at combating the effects of free radicals produced by the metabolism of food and toxins in the environment
• It may also be effective at reducing the symptoms of atopic dermatitis and fatty liver disease, and for slowing the progression of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
• Vitamin e is even used to widen blood vessels, reducing the risk of blood clots

D-chiro-inositol

• It influences the action of insulin, a hormone essential for blood sugar control
• May help balance important chemicals in your brain, including those believed to affect your mood, such as serotonin anddopamine
• Inositol supplements may improve PCOS symptoms (a condition that causes hormone imbalances in women, which may lead to irregular periods andinfertility)
• May be beneficial for those with metabolic syndrome (a group of conditions that raise your risk of chronic disease, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes)
• In preterm infants, inositol appears to be helpful for treating breathing issues from underdeveloped lungs

Myoinositol

• Seems to improve psoriasis, a skin condition caused by lithium
• Seems to improve insulin resistance, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and blood pressure in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome. Seems to be beneficial for PCOS

Green Tea Extract

• Green tea is touted to be one of the healthiest beverages on the planet
• It’s loaded with antioxidants that have many health benefits, which may include improved brain function, fat loss, protecting against cancer and lowering the risk forheart disease
• It is rich inpolyphenols, which are natural compounds that have health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and helping to fight cancer
• Green tea contains catechinwhich are natural antioxidants that help prevent cell damage and provide other benefits
• It reduces the formation of free radicals in the body, protecting cells and molecules from damage. These free radicals play a role in aging and many types of diseases

· Green tea can improve brain function

· Green tea increases fat burning andboost metabolic rate

· Green tea antioxidants may lower the risk of some cancers

· Green tea may protect the brain from aging

· Green tea can reduce bad breath

• Cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke, are the leading causes of death worldwide

Folic acid

• Folic acid, the synthetic form of folate or vitamin B9, is one of manysuper-star nutrientsthat our bodies need to run on all cylinders. Everyday new cells are rapidly reproducing in every organ of our bodies but without folic acid, none of it would happen
• It is well recognized for its value in thepreventionof certainbirth defects
• Beginning folic acid supplementation beforeconceptionsignificantly reduces the incidence of birth defects known asneural tube defects(malformations of the spine and brain)