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Vitex
Also called: Chasteberry, Vitex agnus-castus
A berry used for PMS and cycle support. It works gradually through the pituitary gland and usually takes about three cycles to judge.
Commonly used for
- PMS, including breast tenderness and mood changes
- Irregular cycles
- Short second half of the cycle (luteal phase)
Found naturally in
- Chaste tree berries, traditionally dried and used as a pepper-like spice
Label red flags
- 'Hormone balance' blends with undisclosed amounts
Check with a provider
- Pregnancy (usually stopped once pregnant unless your provider advises otherwise)
- Taking hormonal birth control, hormone therapy, or fertility medicines
- Taking medicines that affect dopamine, such as some antipsychotics or Parkinson's medicines
- History of hormone-sensitive cancer
Supplements that contain it
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Parts of the body it affects
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