Dosage: n/a
Size: 120 Capsules
β’ Unique Mix of Herbals, Vitamins and Minerals Specifically for Female Balance
β’ Helps Relieve Mild Symptoms of Menstruation
β’ Assists in Muscle Relaxation
β’ Helps Balance Mood Fluctuations
MenstraCalm combines natural phytonutrients, herbs, vitamins and minerals to provide support before and during your monthly menstrual cycle.
β’ Chinese herbs Dong Quai, Xiang Fu, Shu Di Huang and Lindera, and the European herb Chaste-tree fruit (Vitex) have a long history of traditional use for menstrual support.
β’ Muscle relaxation is promoted by Magnesium and Calcium.
β’ Folic Acid helps to replenish the blood.
Suggested Use: Take 4 capsules before breakfast starting about 10 days before the onset of menstruation and continuing until 2 to 3 days after menstruation begins. Take up to 6 capsules as needed, or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.
SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Serving Size: 4 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving / %DV
Vitamin C (Calcium ascorbate) β 100mg / 167%
Vitamin D3 β 400 IU / 100%
Natural E (d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) β 100 IU / 333%
B 6 (Pyridoxine HCI) β 25mg / 1250%
Folic Acid β 200mcg / 50%
Calcium (as Calcium Citrate) β 132mg / 13%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) β 60mg / 15%
Potassium (as Potassium Chloride) β 99mg / 3%
Dong Quai Root Extract 5:1 (Angelicae sinensis) β 500mg / *
Xiang Fu Tuber Extract 4:1 (Cyperus rotundus) β 500mg / *
Shu Di Huang 5:1 (Rehmannia glutinosa) β 400mg / *
Lindera 5:1 (Lindera strychnifolin) (root) β 200mg / *
Chaste-tree fruit extract 5:1 (Vitex agnus-castus) β 300mg / *
Dandelion Extract 4:1 (Taraxacum officinale) β 200mg / *
*Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Magnesium stearate (vegetable source). Capsule consists of gelatin.
No wheat, no gluten, no soybeans, no dairy, no egg, no fish/shellfish, no peanuts/tree nuts.
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