Meno Vital

Wild yam root extract (16% diosgenin)

Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) is a climbing plant whose root contains diosgenin, a steroidal saponin compound. Diosgenin itself is not a hormone, but it can be used in the lab as a precursor for the synthesis of various steroid hormones, including progesterone and DHEA. Standardization to a diosgenin content of 16% in the extract ensures a consistent amount of this compound. It's important to note that the body cannot convert diosgenin directly into hormones. The transformation into hormones requires a complex chemical process that does not occur in the human body.

Red clover extract (40% isoflavones)

Red clover (Trifolium pratense) contains isoflavones, plant compounds that belong to the phytoestrogens. Isoflavones such as genistein, daidzein, and formononetin have a chemical structure similar to the female sex hormone estrogen and can bind to estrogen receptors in the body. However, the effect of isoflavones is weaker than that of the body's own estrogen. Standardization to a 40% isoflavone content in red clover extract ensures a consistent concentration of these compounds.

Sage extract 60:1 (2.5% rosmarinic acid)

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a plant with gray-green, aromatic leaves that has been used traditionally in various cultures. The extract is derived from the leaves and is concentrated 60:1, meaning 60 kg of sage leaves are used to produce 1 kg of extract. The extract is standardized to a content of 2.5% rosmarinic acid, a polyphenol compound with antioxidant properties. Rosmarinic acid is being studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.