CanPrev Meno-Prev + Mood & Memory - 120 V-Caps

What is Meno-Prev?
It is an all-natural formulation designed to help women who are experiencing menopausal symptoms.

What does it contain?
It contains key ingredients like black cohosh and Chaste tree that help to balance hormones. Other key ingredients include Maca, which is a wonderful adaptogenic herb. A lot of times when women are going through menopause, they'll often feel tired and may experience low libido; Maca can help with this.

What happens during menopause?
There are a lot of changes in your hormones that actually lead to several menopausal symptoms. During menopause, there are a lot of changes that happen with women’s hormones, particularly the female hormones estrogen and progesterone.

How does it work?
It is formulated to help balance estrogen and progesterone and make thew natural transition into menopause easier.

What is the recommended dosage?
Take two capsules twice a day. Try taking it first thing in the morning and then the second dose later in the afternoon.

What can people expect from taking it?
A lot of women have seen that their hot flushes and their night sweats are greatly reduced. A lot of them will find that they have better energy, even better sexual drive. Also, it enhances their memory.

Meno-Prev Mood & Memory helps to reduce symptoms of menopause.
Meno-Prev + Mood & Memory is an all natural comprehensive formula designed to provide relief from menopausal (and perimenopausal) complaints including symptoms of mood and memory, and to improve sleep and libido.

Clinical Considerations

• Vaginal Dryness

• Mood Swings

• Hot Flashes

• Insomnia

• Stress & fatigue

• Decreased Libido

• Improves memory

• Poor Concentartion

• Palpitations related to menopause

Detailed Ingredient Descriptions:

Maca Root

has traditionally been used, not only as a food staple, but also as an energizer, stress reliever, aphrodisiac and fertility enhancer (both male and female). It is consumed widely to help alleviate the symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, tender breasts and vaginal dryness and it is even believed by some to help prevent osteoporososis. Maca contains a broad composition of plant sterols, including beta-sitosterol. These compounds, in conjunction with benzyl and p-methoxybenzyl glucosinolates, are believed to produce the sexual enhancement for which maca is best known. An animal study found that after 28 weeks, results indicated that maca was effective in the prevention of estrogen deficient bone loss. This is an important finding as estrogen deficiency after menopause is considered to be one of the major determinants of bone loss and al- though more research needs to be done, maca may offer some promise in the prevention of osteoporosis.

Milk Thistle Extract

is remarkably useful in the treatment of liver diseases such as cirrhosis, hepatitis and liver poisoning. It also regulates the digestion of fats, reduces inflammation of the intestines and promotes the excretion of certain hormones. Milk thistle helps promote the flow of bile from the liver and gallbladder and may also have value in the treatment of chronic uterine problems. As well, milk thistle, in combination with maca, has shown a positive effect on lipid and glucose metabolism in rats with elevated cho- lesterol, triglyceride and blood sugar levels.

Gamma Oryzanol

is an important antioxidant most commonly derived from rice bran oil. Gamma oryzanol has been used in the past to treat menopausal symptoms, in particular, hot flashes. Several studies have been done on gamma oryzanol's effectiveness at low- ering cholesterol. this is an important benefit for women once they reach menopause. Sugano (1997) noted that rice bran oil has been found to be as effective as other vege- table oils in lowering plasma cholesterol levels. cicero and derosa (2005), in a computer search spanning the years 1966 to 2004, found a number of promising studies confirming the ability of the oil to reduce total cholesterol and ldl by about 40% while at the same time increasing Hdl cholesterol.

Rhodiola Extract

is recognized for its ability to help reduce fatigue and improve sleep, mental performance and energy. during perimenopause and menopause, mood swings, the 'blues', depression or an inability to cope with stress can be common emotional symptoms. the hormonal fluctuations and physical changes that take place during menopause can be very tiring and contribute to mood changes. rhodiola is an adap- togen herb and is ideally suited to address the physical and emotional stresses women face during menopause.

Ginkgo Biloba

has a long tradition of use in chinese Medicine for improving mental performance. More recently, ginkgo has also been shown to increase mood and sexual response levels. during the perimenopausal, menopausal or postmenopausal stages, women often complain of forgetfulness, decreased libido and an inability to concentrate. these symptoms may not solely be the result of hormonal changes but may also reflect hardening of the arteries and a decrease in nutrient and oxygen supply to the brain or peripheral blood vessels. Symptoms of cerebral insufficiency include difficulties with concentration and memory, absentmindedness, confusion, lack of energy, tiredness, decreased physical performance, depressed mood and anxiety. Many experimental and clinical studies support the use of ginkgo in treating blood flow disorders. in recent years, ginkgo has also been studied for female sexual dysfunction. it seems to relax vascular muscles and increase blood flow to peripheral capillary beds. rowland and tai (2003) found in preliminary research that ginkgo may contribute to the sexual response by improving clitoral and vaginal congestion.

Sage

has been a popular plant remedy for several millennia used for a variety of ailments such as urinary tract infections (common during menopause), dyspepsia, mouth ulcers, perspiration (in particular night sweats) and inflammation. Sage has a long-standing reputation for having a beneficial effect on memory. Several double-blind, placebo- controlled studies have demonstrated sage's positive impact on mood and cognition.

Black cohosh

is now commonly used by women during menopause to relieve hot flashes. recent European studies have shown extracts of black cohosh to be a safe and effective alternative to estrogen therapy for the treatment of menopausal symptoms, particularly for women with an intolerance or contraindication to traditional synthetic hormone replacement therapy. Black cohosh has been used to alleviate both perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes, depression, mood changes and sleep disturbances. the effects of black cohosh can likely be attributed to its estrogen -like effects as it contains a significant amount of natural isoflavones. the German com-mission E has stated in its monograph that black cohosh suppresses luteinising hormone (lH) and binds weakly, for a short duration, to estrogen receptors. it has also been studied for use in treating peripheral arterial disease. Historical notes have also reported black co- hosh as being helpful for headaches, irregular bleeding and increasing vaginal lubrication.

Chasteberry extract

is an herb that balances hormones via the pituitary gland, where many female hormones are produced. it regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis to correct the balance of progesterone to estrogen. A decline in progesterone is usually the first physiological change in perimenopause to cause noticeable symptoms (premenstrual headaches, PMS, irregular or heavy periods, anxiety and nervousness). Pro- gesterone is formed in the corpus luteum (a temporary gland in the ovary) after ovula- tion. However, ovulation becomes less frequent during perimenopause and contributes to a subsequent decline in progesterone. chasteberry acts directly on the hypothalamus and pituitary glands in the brain to increase luteinising hormone (lH) production and at the same time reduce the release of follicle stimulating hormone (fSH). the result is a shift in the ratio of estrogen to progesterone, in favour of progesterone.

Combination Rationale

Each medicinal ingredient in Meno-PrevTM+ Mood & Memory has been carefully researched and selected to aid in the symptomatic relief of the most common perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. the formula is a combination of gentle herbs with demon- strated effectiveness in many of the body systems affected by the changes of menopause. Meno-PrevTM + Mood & Memory contains herbs to support three critical areas:

• the liver by helping to clear excess hormones and by providing antioxidant protection

• the cardiovascular system by improving circulation and helping to maintain healthy cholesterol levels

• the endocrine system by improving the stress response and by balancing hormones