Research suggests that chaste berry extract may help clear premenstrual acne, all thanks to its ability to balance hormones. The valleys and peaks of hormones throughout your cycle cause increased oil production, inflammation and closed-off pores, creating the perfect environment for those pesky PMS blemishes. Chaste berry helps you stay ahead of premenstrual breakouts by telling your hormones to chill out. Further studies have found that chaste berry extract is superior to a placebo in terms of its efficacy in reducing the mood swings and breast tenderness that come with PMS. Take for instance a study published in the Journal of Women’s Health & Gender-Based Medicine, during which 1,634 patients suffering from PMS were treated with chasteberry extract. After three menstrual cycles, 93% of the women reported a decrease in symptoms including depression, anxiety, cravings, and mastodynia/mastalgia. Masto-what? Allow us to explain. Mastodynia and mastalgia are both fancy words for breast pain. Ever notice how your boobs tend to swell up and get *insanely* sore just before your period hits? That’s mastodynia. Chaste berry reduces that pain by suppressing the hormones that cause it

Research and Studies have also shown that chasteberry can help reduce the emotional symptoms of PMS, such as irritability and mood swings. In a study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, it was found that patients who took vitex extract experienced a decrease in emotional symptoms like anger, depression and tension after three menstrual cycles.

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View of Therapeutic Effect of Vitex Agnus Castus in Patients with Premenstrual Syndrome (tums.ac.ir)

Treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome with a Phytopharmaceutical Formulation Containing Vitex agnus castus | Journal of Women's Health & Gender-Based Medicine (liebertpub.com)

The premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual mastodynia, fibrocystic mastopathy and infertility have often common roots: effects of extracts of chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus) as a solution | SpringerLink

We've all heard of curcumin: the hot new supplement that's shaking things up in the world of wellness. Well, recent research suggests curcumin might be particularly beneficial for women with PMS and Dysmenorrhea (painful periods with cramps). It helps boost Vitamin D levels which play a big role in female reproduction, especially since low Vitamin D levels have been linked to more severe forms of PMS or Dysmenorrhea. Sounds like curcumin just leveled up from being your everyday health hero to your go-to girl gang pal for those dreaded monthly woes! So stock up on curcumin before the next lunar cycle hits and stick it to PMS!

In addition to the above-mentioned benefits, curcumin has also been associated with other health advantages. Studies suggest that it might reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and even combat cancer cells. It’s a powerful antioxidant that helps protect against cell damage from free radicals, which can lead to various diseases. Curcumin also helps boost immunity and may help relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Our scientists have included it in NEW MOON's formula due to its holistic way to keep your body healthy and strong. Not only is it great for women’s health issues related to menstruation, but it also offers a plethora of other potential benefits as well.

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Curcumin attenuates severity of premenstrual syndrome symptoms: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial - ScienceDirect

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0143417915001183

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.7314

Are you feeling moody and bloated premenstrually? That iw where B6 shines! B6 is a member the B vitamin family, and it helps the body to transform food into fuel. Its other benefits include keeping the nervous system running smoothly, as well as promoting healthy skin, hair, and eyes. Are you feeling moody and bloated premenstrually? Reach for a bottle of vitamin B6! B6 is a member the B vitamin family, and it helps the body to transform food into fuel. Its other benefits include keeping the nervous system running smoothly, as well as promoting healthy skin, hair, and eyes. Research published in British Medical Journal showed taking vitamin B6 daily helps assuage PMS symptoms. Other studies have found similar results; Iranian researchers noted that supplementing with B6 could reduce bloating, cravings, anxiety, depression and fatigue associated with PMS. So if the thought of another premenstrual month is already bringing you down, try stocking up on some vitamin B6! You may just find that it lifts your mood and helps you breeze through the coming days.

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https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/acm.2019.0305

https://bjgp.org/content/39/326/364.short

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4794546/

Zinc is an LIT element that can't be made innately by the bod, so you gotta get it from your eats. It gets around and saves the day in cells everywhere, playing a major part in cell growth and division - not to mention aiding enzymes, proteins and DNA to go ham. But did you also know zinc can help with period pain? Yup! Clinical trials have shown that it can reduce inflammation and prostaglandins as equally effective as the pill, making it a great go-to for endometriosis sufferers. Not only that but zinc has also been found to improve PMS for us ladies, by regulating ovulation and nutritional follicles ~unleash the realness~.

A 2022 randomized clinical trial found that zinc supplementation can improve PMS moods by supporting the hippocampus, which regulates stress hormones. It's also great for clearing up acne and reducing other unwanted androgen symptoms like facial hair! Plus, it can reduce the inflammation of endometriosis as it inhibits matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Zinc is good at being one of nature’s best androgen blockers. Who would’ve known that something so simple could have awesome benefits? Sure makes getting your daily dose of zinc easy breezy!

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5153575/

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00404-020-05628-w

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12011-019-01757-9