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New research confirms safety and efficacy of RemiFemin.(Brief Article)

Women's Health Weekly

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2002 MAY 16 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A study published in the current issue of The Journal of Women's Health and Gender-Based Medicine shows that the commercially available dose of RemiFemin Menopause, an exclusive extract of black cohosh available over-the-counter, works differently from estrogens and plant estrogens to relieve menopausal symptoms.

"This data confirms that RemiFemin provides a safe and effective option for women who want to relieve menopause symptoms naturally," said Eckehard Liske, PhD, lead author of the study. "The product reduces menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, and occasional sleeplessness without affecting hormone levels or specific cell lines associated with some female cancers."

In addition to examining the product's lack of estrogenic effect, the study compared the effectiveness and safety of two dosage forms of RemiFemin Menopause. After 6 months, the currently recommended daily dose (40 mg) showed similar benefits compared with a 3-fold higher dose. Specifically, the study showed that the majority of women saw a 70% reduction in their physical and emotional menopausal symptoms when they took RemiFemin ...

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