Agnus Castus A popular herb which helps to control and balance your hormones by stimulating the release of luteinizing hormone form the pituitary gland so that progesterone levels are increased in relation to oestrogen.
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 | Echinacea Also known as 'snake root', herbalists consider echinacea one of the best blood purifiers and an effective antibiotic. It activates the body's immune system increasing the chances of fighting off any disease. It has been proved useful for the common cold, hayfever and may even have a value in the defence against tumour cells.
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Essential Fatty Acids These are crucial for healthy hormonal function and are needed by every cell in the body. In particular people with a diet low in Omega-3 fatty acid have been linked to a higher incidence of depression, cancer and heart disease. As these are so vital it is advisable to supplement them in your natural diet - 150mg of Omega-6 and 2g of Omega-3. Considered useful for:- acne
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St John's Wort Clinical trials have shown this to be very useful in mild-moderate depression (severe depression always needs medical attention so be sure what you are using it for) and it has even been dubbed 'Nature's Prozac'. A dose of up to 900mg a day may be necessary to control symptoms.
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 | Siberian Ginseng Ginseng is currently under investigation as a possible replacement for insulin in diabetes because of its ability to moderate fluctuating blood glucose levels. It is therefore frequently advised for women with PCOS and has few side-effects. In some cases it can raise blood pressure so it is best to have this monitored initially. Considered useful for:- depression
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Vitamin B The B vitamins play a vital role in the body and are essential for healthy liver function. This is especially true for women with PCOS as a healthy liver helps remove old hormones left in the body. Increasing B6 intake can increase fertility and all the B Vitamins figure strongly in blood-sugar control. It is for this reason that taking a vitamin b-complex is best. Considered useful for:- acne
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Vitamin E A powerful antioxidant which plays a protective role in the body. It can significantly reduce age-related effects (including ovulation/fertility problems), boost the immune system, balance blood sugar, improve skin & hair condition and reduce the risk of heart disease - all good news for PCOS sufferers.
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Zinc Zinc is important for the production and synthesis of insulin, affecting the ability of the pancreas to produce and secrete insulin. It is therefore very important for PCOS and insulin resistant people. Zinc is also an antioxidant and aids the body, boosting the immune system and helping to fight infection and inflammation.
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