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Menopause Essentials, Women's Health, 120 Veggie Capsules

1 Capsule × 3/day

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Ingredients (8)

Black Cohosh Extract

100%

Dose/day

90 mg

Target

20–160 mg

Form

—

Chasteberry Extract

100%

Dose/day

150 mg

Target

20–40 mg

Form

Standard

Damiana Leaf

100%

Dose/day

450 mg

Target

100–1000 mg

Form

—

Magnesium

100%

Dose/day

150 mg

Target

100–400 mg

Form

Budget

Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extract

25%

Dose/day

30 mg

Target

120–240 mg

Form

—

Other Ingredients (5)

MaltodextrinBinder

Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Rice FlourFiller

Rice-based ingredients carry risk of inorganic arsenic contamination (FDA and Consumer Reports). Rice accumulates arsenic from soil at higher rates than other grains. Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Calcium CarbonateBuffer

Common calcium salt used as a buffering agent, filler, or mineral fortification in supplements

HypromelloseCapsule

Plant-derived capsule material from cellulose

How to Take It

Best taken in the evening

Magnesium oxide is poorly absorbed (~4%) and the most laxative form. Most of a dose stays in the gut, which is why it's mainly used for constipation — a poor pick if you're supplementing for magnesium itself.

With or without food
Space it a couple of hours from Iron and Calcium
Label directs 3 servings — keep one for the evening

On the label

As a dietary supplement, take one veggie capsule three to four times per day with water.

General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. studied ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.

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