How does Femenessence™ Macapause™ help you - a post-menopausal woman?
Femenessence™ Macapause™ works primarily through rejuvenating your body to create a healthy balanced state that promotes optimal health. Femenessence™ therefore works in a unique way for each woman – supporting your individual biological make-up and optimizing your personal health status at any stage of your life.
Clinically Proven
Femenessence™ Macapause™ has been rigorously tested in clinical studies over periods of 3, 4 and 8 months. In these studies, Natural Health International (NHI) investigated two key areas of health for post-menopausal women:
- Symptoms related to post-menopause
- Women's health issues such as hormone imbalance, heart health and bone density
In our clinical trial, according to Kupperman’s Menopausal Index, Femenessence™ Macapause™ had an incredible overall success rate of 84% and was shown to:
- Reduce hot flushes*
- Reduce night sweats*
- Reduce vaginal dryness*
- Help elevate mood*
- Increase energy levels*
Apart from relieving the symptoms you might experience post-menopause, attention to other important factors will create an environment for optimal health. Potential areas for attention are:
- Hormone balance
- Increase in estrogen
- Reduction in FSH
- Support for bone health
- Healthy body weight
Fast acting
On average, women who use Femenessence™ Macapause™ have a positive affect in only 10 days, with the majority noticing improvements in a period ranging from 2 days to 6 weeks.
Safe
Femenessence™ Macapause™ has passed stringent medical tests for health and safety, with our full pharmacology and toxicology research published in International Journal of Biomedical Science (2006).
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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What does this mean to you?
Hormonal Balance
At menopause, your body no longer produces active follicles, so production of estrogen and progesterone dramatically declines. This results in your pituitary gland increasing production of FSH and LH, which leads to the most common symptom of menopause – hot flushes. In our clinical study it has been observed that Femenessence™ Macapause™ resulted in a statistically significant increase in estrogen and progesterone, while placebo treatment had no effect on estrogen levels.
Reductions in FSH
When you go through menopause, production of FSH increases dramatically. Once FSH levels rise above 30IU/ml, this is considered an indication of early post-menopause when you are unlikely to be fertile. In our clinical trial the placebo had no effect on FSH levels, while Femenessence™ Macapause™ resulted in a statistically significant decrease in FSH levels, contributing to reduction in discomfort associated with the transition from peri- to post-menopause.
Bone Density
As you approach and enter menopause, your bone density decreases. While there were no changes in bone density recorded in the placebo group, use of Femenessence™ Macapause™ resulted in a substantial improvement in bone health. This was confirmed in our follow-up study where statistically significant increases of serum calcium levels which support bone health were recorded in women using Femenessence™.
Body Weight
As you approach or enter menopause you may experience an increase in body weight due to reduced metabolic rate and changes in hormone production. Regular exercise and a healthy balanced diet are corner-stones of overall wellbeing and weight management. On average, women in our clinical trials experienced a slight increase in body weight during the first month as their bodies “re-set” their metabolic rate. However after 4 months there was an average 6% reduction in body weight.
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What is Femenessence™ Macapause™?
The primary ingredient of Femenessence™ Macapause™ is Maca-GO™.
Maca-GO™ is not a standard Maca product but is one of the highest quality nutraceuticals on the market today. Maca-GO™ is an organically grown and processed, proprietary combination of four major phenotypes of Lepidium peruvianum Chacon – a specific species of the herb commonly known as Maca. There are a number of different phenotypes of Lepidium peruvianum Chacon – each appearing to display different gender and age-related effects. From the organic Maca roots, which are planted and grown on NHI’s plantation at 4,300m in the Peruvian Andes, NHI selects only specific phenotypes. After harvest the Maca roots are dried using traditional organic methods to enhance and maximize the desired therapeutic effects of the herb. They are then put through NHI’s patented †, organically-certified, manufacturing process. To our knowledge NHI’s entire process, which avoids extreme heat, chlorine and other chemicals, is the only 100% natural and organic method currently in operation in Peru. With these superior methods applied across the board from production to manufacture, the process results in Maca-GO™. This is a concentrated, herbal preparation with enhanced therapeutic potency based on the entire spectrum of active constituents as compared to standard Maca powder. In a comparative laboratory study on Maca-GO™, it has been further shown, that when compared to the highest quality Maca extracts on the market, not only does Maca-GO™ have a higher level of some actives, but also a much wider spectrum of key actives which contribute to reported high potency of Femenessence™ Macapause™.
† Patent pending, U.S. Application Serial No. 60/819,583
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How does Femenessence™ Macapause™ work for you?
The beauty of Femenessence™ Macapause™ is that it works with your own body, stimulating your pituitary and adrenal glands and your nervous system to support and balance the levels of the key hormones FSH, Estrogen, LH and Progesterone… and nothing is more natural than your own hormones.
Femenessence™ Macapause™ therefore works in a unique way for each woman – supporting your individual biological make-up and optimizing your personal health status at any stage of your life.
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How is Femenessence™ Macapause™ different?
Current plant-based solutions for menopausal symptoms include Black Cohosh, Red Clover, Wild Yam and soy-containing compounds. These phyto compounds assist with only one aspect of the overall physiological changes that occur during the pre and post menopausal periods, unless of course women are taking three different products!
Femenessence™/Maca-GO™ through its adaptogenic properties, helps balance all hormones by creating an environment for optimal health. This mode of action means that Femenessence actually supports natural production of your own hormones.
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What dose of Femenessence™ should you take?
As demonstrated in our clinical trials, 84% of women experienced positive effects when taking the recommended daily dose of 2 x 500mg capsules twice daily (morning and evening). However all women are different and finding the dose that creates optimal balance for you is a personalized process. Experience has shown that if you don’t benefit from the standard dose, by increasing or reducing, as directed by your practitioner, almost all women will benefit from Femenessence™.
Our suggestion is that you always begin this process by consulting your practitioner and taking our personalized menopause assessment. This will provide both you and your practitioner with an understanding of your current health and provide a base line from which to chart your own personal history of health, menopausal symptoms and overall wellbeing.
Click here to complete your Wellness Menopause Assessment.
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Testimonials
"Having worked for more than 20 years to improve women’s reproductive and sexual health by natural means, I’m always keen to try new products that support my work (and enhance my own wellbeing). I was encouraged by the results of the clinical trials relating to Femenessence, and am delighted to report that my own experience of the product is exceptionally positive. I will certainly be recommending its use to the preand post-menopausal women who are my clients."
Pharmacist, nutritionist, best-selling author – Jan Roberts B.Pharm (Hons), Dip. Clinical Nutrition.
"Femenessence has been a wonderful nutritional addition to my life. I've taken it for about 4 months now and my hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia have decreased significantly. I have also noticed a weight loss of about 10 pounds - I believe it is because of this product as I have not altered my eating or exercise. I'm really excited about the overall well being I have experienced. Thanks for introducing me to this product."
Linda Ackerman, Huntington Beach, California
"I've suffered distressing symptoms for 10 years. After 2 weeks on Femenessence I'm more motivated, have improved energy levels, feel better able to cope and my sex drive is returning."
Gail Kennedy Tasmania Australia 54 years
"A friend gave me a box and they have been a life-saver - no more sweats, flushes or mood swings!"
Sharon Harris NSW Australia
"A 53 year old female was suffering from menopausal symptoms for 7 years. These symptoms included night sweats, hot flushes, fatigue, poor memory, no libido and an increase in weight. Basically she felt she had no motivation, depressed and unable to function normally. Her life was limited and governed by her unrelenting, ongoing symptoms.
After taking a history and examining this patient it was quite evident that unfortunately all the usual medications and approaches to managing menopause had not assisted her. It was at this stage I prescribed her Femenessence. Initially we started her on one capsule morning and evening, and there was a slight improvement in her hot flushes in 4 to 5 days. We then decided to increase the dose to 2 capsules morning and night. Within 3 days her hot flushes and night sweats had ceased all together. Her fatigue lifted to 60% improvement.
Within 6 weeks she maintained no hot flushes or night sweats, her fatigue had disappeared, her memory returned to what she felt it was in her early 40’s and she had lost 5lbs without even trying to diet. By 12 weeks her situation improved further. She now had lost a total of 12lbs without dieting or trying to lose it. She was motivated once again to function normally, not depressed, even her libido had returned to her surprise!"
Peter Bablis
B.Sc. D.C., N.D., Dip. Homeopathy, Dip. Clinical Nutrition
PhD.(cand)
"It's not often that a natural products company has the level of commitment to research that I see from NHI. Their double blind, randomized trials on a very specific phenotype combination and concentrated form of organic Maca in early postmenopausal women showed not only significant symptom relief, but an increase in serum estradiol and suppression of FSH levels, and even an influence on markers of bone turnover. The implications for women's health are considerable and I look forward to positive results with my patients, additional research and clinical insights for the use of this very specialized Maca preparation."
Tori Hudson, N.D.
Professor, NCNM
Clinical Professor, Bastyr and Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
"I would like to take this opportunity in thanking you SO much for your concern and not "leaving me out in the cold" (should be hot). I have been doing much better and will persevere because for most of the time it is good now. I guess that is the way my body works. If possible could you give me any site I can look at to show my friends? By the way I originally bought an extra box and I spoke to a friend of mine who took and said that she is so impressed she wants MORE. I also told everyone about the extra care I received in getting me right."
MH Bondi NSW
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FAQs
1. What is an adaptogen?
In 1968, Israel I. Brekhman, PhD, and Dr. I. V. Dardymov formally gave adaptogens a functional definition, as follows:
- An adaptogen is nontoxic to the recipient.
- An adaptogen produces a nonspecific response in the body—an increase in the power of resistance against multiple stressors including physical, chemical, or biological agents.
- An adaptogen has a normalizing influence on physiology, irrespective of the direction of change from physiological norms caused by the stressor.
Very simply, adaptogens are nontoxic, produce a nonspecific defensive response to stress, and have a normalizing influence on the body. They normalize the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis.
Adaptogenic herbs are unique from other substances in their ability to balance endocrine hormones and the immune system, and they help the body to maintain optimal homeostasis. Adaptogens have a normalizing effect on the body and are capable of either toning down the activity of hyper functioning systems or strengthening the activity of hypo functioning systems.
2. What’s the difference between the two Femenessence products-MacaPause™ and MacaLife™?
Maca GO™ - currently the only ingredient in MacaPause™ and MacaLife™ is the same combination of phenotypes (or sub species of Lepidium peruvianum Chacon). However NHI is currently undertaking research where we will be adjusting this combination to improve the benefit to pre/peri and post menopausal women. We will also be looking at adding different ingredients to each which will further differentiate MacaPause™ and MacaLife™.
It is important however to know that this same product Maca-GO™ elicits quite different responses in women, depending on what stage of life they are at (i.e pre or post menopause) and dependant upon their own individual hormonal fluctuations. Maca-GO™ is acting as a very powerful adaptogen.
So as an example in a pre-menopausal woman, the FSH levels will increase, but FSH levels will be lowered in a post-menopausal woman.
Our packaging is simply designed to clearly differentiate for our customers the different responses they should experience.
As an aside the phenotype ingredient combination used in our men’s product is completely different from our women’s. Maca-GO™ is for women and Maca-OG™ is for men and they elicit different physiological responses.
3. What’s the difference between Maca-GO™ and other products with maca as an ingredient?
There are 2 quite distinct species of Maca:
- Lepidium meyenii Walpers and
- Lepidium peruvianum Chacon
Lepidium peruvianum Chacon is the only species shown to have a therapeutic effect and importantly only Lepidium peruvianum Chacon grown above 4,000m has been proven to have therapeutic efficacy.
Lepidium peruvianum Chacon also contains several different phenotypes or sub species. Each phenotype has a specific physiological affect on the body with Maca-GO™ containing a specific phenotype combination. NHI standardises Maca-GO™ to ensure that every batch is consistent with the quality of the product used in our clinical trials. NHI also has a different phenotype combination for men called Maca-OG™.
- Femenessence (Maca-GO™) for women
- Revolution (Maca-OG™) for men
Maca-GO™ is further differentiated from other maca products by NHI’s patented (Provisional Patent U.S. No. 60/819,583) manufacturing process which increases the concentration of the entire spectrum of actives. To give you an analytical comparison of the quality comparison of Maca-GO™ versus the top selling maca extracts, which are themselves 10:1 or 4:1 concentrations of normal maca powders or gelatinized maca. Below is a TLC spectro-analysis:
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AMINO ACIDS
1. Maca-GO™
2. Arginin, standard
3. Other maca extract (US)
4. Other maca extract (Europe)
5. Prolin, standard
6. Maca-GO™
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GLUCOSINOLATES
1. Maca-GO™
2. Other maca extract (US)
3. Other maca extract (US)
4. Other maca extract (Europe)
5. Sinigrin
6. Maca-GO™
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For further information on NHI’s proprietary manufacturing processes go to Manufacturing.
4. Do all women take the same dose?
As demonstrated in our clinical trials, 84% of women experienced positive effects when taking the recommended daily dose of 2 x 500mg capsules twice daily (morning and evening). However all women are different and finding the dose that creates optimal balance for you is a personalized process. Experience has shown that by increasing or reducing the standard dose, almost all women will benefit from Femenessence™.
We always suggest a woman starts on the standard dose however if you are not noticing an improvement after 4-6 weeks please consult your practitioner about adjusting your dose or contact NHI at medical.team@naturalhi.com so we can assist or refer you to a qualified practitioner.
Prior to use, we suggest that you take the Wellness Menopause Assessment and consult your practitioner for assessment of the following:
- Estradiol
- Progesterone
- FSH
- Cholesterol levels (HDL and LDL)
- Blood pressure
- Bone density
- Body weight
Taking the Wellness Menopause Assessment will provide you and your practitioner with a baseline, from which improvements can be measured and dose adjustments can be made. It will also chart your own history of menopausal symptoms and overall wellbeing.
5. What if I am taking the “pill” or another form of HRT?
The “pill” or various HRT preparations are mostly forms of estrogen including phyto estrogens and are often provided in conjunction with progestin, while some preparations contain progestin exclusively. These synthetic or “natural” hormones are introduced into the body to increase the low levels of estrogens and progesterone that are produced naturally. HRT and the pill have been used for decades to treat menopausal conditions such as hot flashes, mood swings and bone loss. However since the Women’s Health initiative concerns have been raised over potential increased side affects. Femenessence™ offers an organic, adaptogenic, non-hormonal option for women.
The unique mode of action of Femenessence™ to stimulate your body’s own production of hormones means that you can initially take both HRT and Femenessence™ together rather than going “cold turkey”. In conjunction with guidance from your practitioner you would take the standard dose of Femenessence™ (2 capsules morning and evening) while slowly decreasing your intake of HRT or the “pill” over a period of 8-12 weeks.
6. What if I am taking Bio-identical hormones?
Recent research, including that in International Journal of Cancer 2005, shows that bio-identical hormones such as Estriol, Estradiol and Progesterone are not only bio chemically identical to your own hormones but may in fact, be safer than the variety of estrogens and synthetic progestin that are contained in HRT products. This is very interesting and potentially encouraging research for women around the world.
However like HRT, bio identical hormones introduce only 1or 2 bio-chemically identical hormones into your body. Femenessence™ takes this one step further by positively affecting all the hormones in your body and even more importantly, by affecting your body’s own biologically identical hormone production to create the optimal hormonal balance for your individual wellbeing.
7. What if I have had a hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy?
Your body produces estrogens and/or progesterone in differing amounts through fat cells, the adrenal glands, the brain and liver. As the overectomised subjects in our pharmacology demonstrated, even without ovaries, we saw significant increases in hormone production. Women who have had this procedure are seeing similar results with increases in estrogens and progesterone. The response to Femenessence is positive and essentially the same as that seen in post-menopausal women, with increase in oestrogen, progesterone and decrease in FSH. Additional positive effects on thyroid, adrenals and GIT absorption could be expected.
8. What if I’m on thyroid medication?
Because of Femenessence™ adaptogenic effects (including effect on thyroid), clients taking Thyoxine/Oroxine or herbal preparations for under active thyroid or (e.g. Hashimoto) need to be carefully monitored to avoid possibility of thyroxin overdose.
The clinical studies on Femenessence™ were conducted on women whose thyroid and other endocrine functions were within normal laboratory values. If you are taking thyroid hormone or other medication, you should consult your health practitioner. Monitoring of hormone levels may indicate reduction of thyroid or other medication in accordance with your personal sensitivity to recommended dosage of Femenessence™.
9. What about after Breast Cancer?
Since HRT is not advised for women at high risk of breast cancer or with a disease aggravated by estrogens, including breast cancer, active liver and certain cardiovascular diseases, Femenessence™ a natural adaptogenic non-hormonal plant preparation - is a serious alternative.
10. What if I'm taking Tamoxifen?
Tamoxifen is used as adjuvant or additional therapy to primary treatment for early stages breast cancer, and it is also recommended for women at high risk of developing breast cancer reducing the chance of developing the disease (in women and men).
We may assume that Femenessence™ – which increases Estrogen in the body of both pre- and postmenopausal women, could counteract Tamoxifen treatment.
In view of the above Femenessence™ should not be introduced to pre- and/or post-menopausal women on Tamoxifen treatment.
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