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5 herbs and supplements with traditional or clinical support
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Magnesium
Mg — Element #12
An essential macromineral that acts as a cofactor in over 300 enzyme reactions. Most of the body's magnesium i...
- cofactor for over 300 enzymes, including those that pro...
- required for dna, rna, and protein synthesis
- supports normal muscle function and helps prevent cramp...
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Evening primrose
Oenothera biennis
A North American wildflower whose seed oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid, used for atopic dermatitis and wom...
- source of gamma-linolenic acid (gla)
- may ease atopic dermatitis
- mixed evidence for premenstrual symptoms
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Chasteberry
Vitex agnus-castus
Small dark fruits of a Mediterranean shrub, used since ancient Greek and Roman medicine. The 'chaste' name com...
- eases premenstrual symptoms — breast tenderness, mood c...
- may support cycle regularity in women with mildly irreg...
- may support fertility in women with luteal phase defect...
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Calcium
Ca — Element #20
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, with 99% stored in bones and teeth as hydroxyapatite....
- supports bone mineralization and maintenance of bone de...
- required for normal muscle contraction, including cardi...
- plays a critical role in nerve impulse transmission and...
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Vitamin D
Supports calcium and phosphorus use, bones, teeth, growth, muscle strength, heartbeat regulation, immunity, th...
- supports calcium absorption
- supports phosphorus absorption
- supports bone health
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