Effective Dosage: There is currently no clinical evidence that Chasteberry Extract is effective as a weight loss supplement at any dosage. Average dosage for alleviating menopausal and PMS symptoms is 80 mg standardized extract taken once daily in the morning.
Chasteberry, also known as Agnus Castus, Cloister Pepper, Monk's Berry, Monk's Pepper, Vitex, Vitex agnus-castus) comes from a shrub native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia, but can also be found growing from Maryland to Florida and west to Texas.
Chasteberries contain several possibly active chemicals - most notably, some that affect dopamine levels in the body. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical that carries messages from nerve cells to other cells. Made in several parts of the body, including in a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, dopamine affects brain, heart, kidney, and muscle functions. tenuate
Chasteberry extract is commonly used for treatment of hormonal imbalances due to PMS and menopause in women. Chasteberry has no known affect on weight loss, however, it may improve mood and feelings of well-being that could benefit a diet program.
These statements about Chasteberry Extract have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Chasteberry Extract is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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