Cellular

From 2023, this comprehensive review examines health benefits of phytates and related research. “Phytate has a potent antioxidation and anti-inflammatory action. It is capable of inhibiting lipid peroxidation through iron chelation, reducing iron-related free radical generation. As this has the effect of mitigating neuronal damage and loss, phytate shows promise in the treatment/prevention of neurodegenerative …

Phytate intake, health and disease: “Let thy food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”  Read More »

A 2017 systematic review observed eight clinical trials for the effects of preparations of V. agnus castus on the diagnostic criteria of PMS and PMDD. The results all showed positive outcomes in the reduction of symptoms using various assessment tools.    References: Cerqueira RO, Frey BN, Leclerc E, Brietzke E. Vitex agnus castus for premenstrual syndrome …

Vitex agnus castus for premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: A systematic review  Read More »

This randomized, placebo controlled double blind study from 2012, provided patients with 40 drops of vitex preparations or placebo for six days preceding menstruation for six consecutive cycles. This study is unique in design in that it only provided treatment in the luteal phase preceding menses and was conducted for a longer period than any …

Therapeutic effect of Vitex agnus castus in patients with premenstrual syndrome  Read More »