What is this product?
Nutrilite Cycle Support is a dietary supplement that includes chasteberry (18.6 mg) and saffron (18.4 mg) extracts. It also includes grapeseed (30 mg) extract.
Benefits: chasteberry has been clinically studied to ease abdominal discomfort and offer temporary relief of breast tenderness during women’s menstrual cycles (when consumed for at least two menstrual cycles); saffron has been clinically studied to support normal minor mood fluctuation during the menstrual cycle (when consumed for at least two menstrual cycles); and grapeseed contains gallic acid, an antioxidant.
Who may benefit from consuming this product?
The product is intended for women 18 years old and older who experience normal symptoms related to their menstrual cycle.
How does this product work?
During a normal menstrual cycle, when a woman’s egg is not fertilized, the level of progesterone decreases, leading to temporary abdominal discomfort and breast tenderness. Chasteberry has been shown in clinical trials to help ease normal abdominal discomfort and breast tenderness during a woman’s menstrual cycle when administered for a minimum of two menstrual cycles.
The normal fluctuations of other excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters also contribute to minor, temporary mood swings. Saffron has been shown in clinical trials to help minimize normal minor mood swings during the menstrual cycle when administered for a minimum of two menstrual cycles.
What is the purpose for combining the primary ingredients together in this product?
Chasteberry has been shown to help ease common symptoms associated with women’s menstrual cycles such as abdominal discomfort and breast tenderness when consumed for a minimum of two cycles. Saffron has been shown to help provide relief from normal minor mood swings that may occur during women’s menstrual cycles when consumed for a minimum of two cycles.
What scientific evidence is there to support this product?
As of 2024, there have been over a dozen clinical studies that examine chasteberry in connection with menstrual cycle symptoms. The clinical evidence suggests that daily consumption of chasteberry for a minimum of two menstruation cycles can help ease common menstrual cycle symptoms such as abdominal cramps, bloating and breast tenderness.
Saffron is a traditional Ayurvedic herb with nearly 3,000 years of history as well as updated modern science. Saffron has become increasingly popular, and therefore it has been examined for a variety of health benefits, including its effect on common and natural menstrual cycle symptoms.
Why was a new formula developed? How is it different/better than the original formula? Why were new ingredients added? Why were some ingredients deleted from the formula?
Since the development of the Nutrilite PMS Women’s Health product, the scientific evidence for the ingredients has been strengthened and updated.
What is/are the primary plant-based ingredients in this product?
The primary botanical ingredients are chasteberry extract and saffron extract. This product also includes grapeseed extract.
How should this product be taken? Should it be taken on an empty stomach or with food?
Take one capsule per day, preferably with a meal for a minimum of two menstrual cycles.
Should this product be taken only during times of menstruation?
The product was designed and intended to be taken every day for a minimum of two cycles to experience benefits. When the products are not taken according to use instructions, women may experience benefits differently than suggested.
Is this product recommended for pregnant women or nursing mothers? If so, what is the recommended serving?
We recommend that pregnant women or nursing mothers consult with their physician before starting a new regimen or a new product.
Is this product recommended for children? If so, what is the recommended serving?
Clinical studies examining the efficacy of chasteberry and saffron were conducted on women 18 years old and older. The recommended dose is appropriate for women 18 years old and older. The product is not intended for people under 18 years old.
Can someone feel the benefits of this product sooner than two menstrual cycles?
In general, participants of clinical studies evaluating the extracts contained in the Nutrilite product experienced benefits from chasteberry and saffron after consuming them daily for at least two cycles. However, because each woman is different genetically, has different physiological experiences and has varying symptoms, there may also be variations in when a consumer may experience benefits.
Are there any other physical states/conditions for which use of this product is contraindicated?
If you are pregnant, nursing or have any medical condition including any hormone-sensitive condition, it is advised to consult with a physician before taking this product. If you experience any such effects, please discontinue use of this product.
Are there any interactions between this product and certain medications?
If you have any medical condition including any hormone-sensitive condition or are taking any prescription medication such as birth-control pills, please consult your physician before using this product.
Are there any potential side effects from taking this product?
Nutrilite Cycle Support is expected to be well tolerated when used as intended, and adverse effects are unlikely to occur. Certain individuals may experience mild gastrointestinal discomfort. Though rare, hypersensitivity and allergic reactions are also a possibility. If you experience any such effects, discontinue use of the product.
Do any of the ingredients in this product exceed the upper level?
Upper levels are the maximal levels of intake that are considered safe. The level of vitamins and minerals in this product do not exceed the upper level established for women by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Institutes of Health. Though there are no upper limits established for chasteberry extract, saffron extract and grapeseed extract, their safety at the recommended dose is based on extensive peer-reviewed scientific information and clinical trials published in literature.
Can this product be taken with other dietary supplements?
There is no evidence of any contraindications with the use of this product; however, as with any supplement, those under supervised medical care should consult their personal physician before using this product.
Are there known foods or nutrients that may interact with this product?
There are no known foods or compounds that may inhibit or potentiate the absorption or utilization of this product.
Can you take this product after it has expired?
Levels of nutrients are not guaranteed to maintain the potency listed on the label after the expiration date on the bottle. Sensory characteristics such as flavor, odor and texture are not guaranteed past the expiration date.
How should this product be stored?
No refrigeration necessary. It is best to store the product in a cool, dry place. Heat and humidity with the cap open will cause rapid degradation. The recommended storage temperature for optimal shelf life is 25°C (78°F). Temperatures above 25°C (78°F) may cause degradation with the container tightly closed. Oxidation will also occur when the container is open. Exposure to light will cause the natural colors to fade over time.
Are there normal formula attributes that consumers may perceive as defects?
Because the product includes botanicals, there may be natural lot-to-lot variations that do not have an impact on the quality, safety or potency of the product.