A recent comprehensive scientific review of natural menopause products (Annals of Internal Medicine 11/19/02) singled out soy isoflavones and black cohosh for their benefits in addressing hot flashes. Unlike most products on the market, Source Naturals HOT FLASH contains clinical potencies of both soy isoflavones and standardized black cohosh extracts.
In addition, HOT FLASH contains additional herbs, renowned for use in menopause: vitex, licorice root and dong quai. These three botanicals have a long history of traditional use. Dong Quai is the premier herb used in Traditional Chinese herbalism to optimize female reproductive health. It is usually used in combination with supportive herbs such as licorice. Vitex (chasteberry) is a European traditional herb. Modern research suggest vitex affects the hypothalamus and pituitary glands, thus influencing hormonal balance.
