Lamberts Vitex agnus-castus 1000mg

Code:   L8563

Size  :  60 tabs

Price :  £9.95 (UK £9.45)

Recommended Intake:

1 tablet of Vitex agnus-castus daily with a meal

Caution:  Do not take if pregnant or breast feeding

Vitex agnus-castus, often referred to as vitex or as chasteberry, has grown in popularity in recent years with many published studies documenting its important properties. Lamberts® Vitex is a standardised extract equivalent to 1000mg of dried vitex fruit.

Vitex Agnus Castus may be helpful with:

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

• Menstrual disorders, painful periods, heavy bleeding

• Acne

• Fibroids

• Endometriosis 

• Acne (men and women)

PMS occurs between 7 and 14 days before menstruation. Symptoms include:

• decreased energy

• tension

• irritability

• depression

• headache

• breast pain

• backache

• abdominal bloating 

• fluid retention

Agnus castus exerts a balancing effect on the activity of the female sex hormones. This may also be of benefit in those suffering from fibroids and endometriosis, under the supervision of a Healthcare Professional.

Agnus castus may help in the menopause where the bleed is very heavy and too frequent.

Mode of Action

• Acts at the level of the pituitary gland

• Increases the level of progesterone relative to oestrogen

• Inhibits prolactin

• Agnus castus acts on the pituitary gland to increase the secretion of luteinising hormone (LH), which leads to greater production of progesterone during the second half of the menstrual cycle.

This hormonal shift favouring progesterone helps to reduce premenstrual symptoms and alleviates menstrual disorders such as heavy menstrual bleeding and painful periods, which are related to higher oestrogen dominance.

Correct progesterone levels ensure proper functioning of the thyroid.

Agnus castus has also been reported to have the ability to inhibit the action of the hormone prolactin. This is relevant in PMS as it has been postulated that many who suffer with this syndrome have a greater sensitivity to prolactin.

It has been suggested by some researchers that the prolactin inhibitory action of Agnus castus may be of help in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. This is a condition caused by a lack of dopamine secreted by the substantia nigra, which then gives rise to difficulties with co-ordination and control of skeletal muscles.

The metabolism of dopamine is intricately dependent on the amount of prolactin present. Reducing levels of prolactin reduces the rate of breakdown of dopamine in the brain, hence increasing the levels circulating in the tissue.

Agnus castus has been found to be beneficial in the treatment of acne in both men and women

Lamberts Vitex Agnus Castus typically contains per tablet:

1000mg Vitex Agnus Castus(provided by 100mg of a 10:1 extract)

Tableted with:
Calcium Carbonate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Acacia, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Stearic Acid, Iron Oxides, Copper Chlorophyllin.

Lamberts is the UK's leading supplier of food supplements to health professionals. All Lamberts product formulations are based on an in-depth understanding of the latest nutritional research. Their strategy is to develop only those products that are supported by a valid scientific rationale and this has led health professionals to rely on Lamberts for nutritional and herbal supplements that provide relevant levels of active ingredients. Lamberts products are produced in their own factory which is one of the most modern and technically advanced in Europe and which operates to stringent pharmaceutical standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and is approved by the UK Department of Health, Medicines Control Agency. Each product manufactured by Lamberts is subjected to a series of rigorous tests ranging from analysis of the raw materials through to tests on the product whilst it is being made as well as the finished product itself to ensure they meet the specifications given on the label. Lamberts work in conjunction with several research departments at Universities through the UK to conduct studies on a number of topics ranging from the use of magnesium in asthma through to anthocyanidins and fluid retention. Many of Lamberts products are of a higher potency than you would normally find in retail products. The reason for this is that the active ingredients in their products are included at relevant levels as opposed to just token levels.

Lamberts Vitex Agnus Castus