Vitex Agnus-Castus 225 mg, 30 capsules

Vitex agnus-castus: a natural remedy for women’s health and comfort since ancient times!

Vitex agnus-castus is a food supplement with a standardized fruit extract, recommended for women to support comfort before and during the menstrual cycle, reduce menopausal symptoms, maintain hormonal balance, and promote physical and mental well-being.

How does Vitex Agnus-Castus from Zenyth help you?

In traditional medicine, the Vitex plant—also known as chaste tree or monk’s pepper—has long been regarded as an effective remedy for women’s reproductive health and fertility issues. A study published in the Journal of Women’s Health & Gender-Based Medicine in 2000 found that 93% of women who used Vitex supplements for three menstrual cycles reported a reduction in premenstrual symptoms (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10787228/). Additionally, Vitex supplements may help reduce menopausal symptoms and hormone-related acne, according to a 2013 study (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3841997/).

The Vitex agnus-castus product is recommended for:

• Premenstrual syndrome (hot flashes, irritability, mood swings, breast tenderness, abdominal cramps, sleep disturbances),
• Regulation of menstrual cycles,
• Absence of menstruation,
• Reduction of ovarian cysts,
• Anovulatory cycles,
• Cycle irregularities caused by contraceptive use,
• Infertility,
• Relief of uncomfortable symptoms during premenopause and menopause.

Vitex supports female hormonal balance

Modern research has confirmed the use of Vitex for supporting fertility hormone balance, regulating ovarian secretion, restoring overall female endocrine balance, and improving the progesterone-to-estrogen ratio by stimulating progesterone production along the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. Vitex extract stimulates the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH), which promotes progesterone release by the ovary during the luteal phase, while reducing the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Importantly, Vitex does not contain hormones itself, but it helps the body naturally increase its progesterone levels.

Vitex reduces premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms

If you suffer from premenstrual syndrome, you are among the 75% of women who experience uncomfortable physical and emotional symptoms each month. PMS symptoms can be effectively reduced by maintaining hormonal balance—and this is where Vitex comes in. Improper increases in prolactin production can contribute to breast tenderness and other premenstrual symptoms. Vitex helps by reducing prolactin secretion from the pituitary gland. Numerous studies have suggested that Vitex can alleviate symptoms such as breast pain, headaches, and irritability associated with the premenstrual period.

Vitex: indispensable during menopause

A study published in 2007 in Gynecological Endocrinology showed that Vitex supplements are safe and represent an effective solution for hot flashes and insomnia experienced by women before and after menopause (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17454163/). In many cases, specialists recommend combining Vitex with Black Cohosh for menopause support.

Can men also use Vitex?

Yes, men can also use Vitex to reduce the effects of excess prolactin and as an adjunct in treating infertility. Prolactin is a hormone important for reproductive health in women and for maintaining libido in men. In men, prolactin levels are naturally lower than in women. Elevated prolactin in men is associated with sexual dysfunction and decreased libido. Additionally, a study conducted at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology (University of Basel, Switzerland, 2005) showed that Vitex agnus-castus fruit extract can be used for the prevention and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Vitex Agnus-Castus 225 mg is a food supplement.

Food supplements do not replace a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle! Do not exceed the recommended daily dose! Keep out of reach and sight of young children!

Manufacturer / Notification Holder: Zenyth Pharmaceuticals SRL, Alexandru cel Bun, Neamț County, Romania, Tel.: +40 233 222 203. Product registered and notified at  SNPMAPS, no. 14774/2021.