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Article: "Not all black cohosh is the same".
- Article from:
- Nutraceuticals International
- Article date:
- May 1, 2006
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Over 40 million American women are within menopause age and, in five years, the numbers will increase to over 60 million. In the search for safe ways to reduce menopausal symptoms and discomfort without hormone replacement therapy, many have embraced black cohosh - used traditionally as a remedy by Native Americans, and by Europeans since the 19th century.
However, says Ezympatic Therapy, distributor of the Remifemin brand, not all black cohosh is the same. Most products on the market lack the standardization and research that can ensure efficacy and safety. A recent article in the Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry (2006; 54(9): 3242-53), reports that ...