NOW Foods Menopause Support 90 Veg Capsules

What it’s for

Menopause comfort, mood support, sleep support

Who it may fit

Adults experiencing midlife hormonal changes who want an herbal, once-daily option for day-to-day comfort.

Key actives per serving

• Black Cohosh Extract (standardized to 2.5% triterpene glycosides): 80 mg
• Soy Isoflavone Powder: 60 mg
• Chaste Tree Extract (min. 0.5% agnusides): 100 mg
• Dong Quai: 200 mg
• 5-HTP (from Griffonia simplicifolia): 30 mg

How to take

Take 3 capsules daily as needed; taking with food may improve tolerance. Because 5-HTP may cause drowsiness in some people, consider taking in the evening if you feel sleepy after use.

Diet / Allergen fit

Non-GMO; Vegetarian/Vegan; Kosher. Contains: Soy. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, or sesame ingredients.

Black Cohosh Extract (standardized to 2.5% triterpene glycosides)

Triterpene glycosides may interact with serotonin receptors and hypothalamic pathways involved in temperature regulation and comfort during menopausal transition.

Caution: Use with care if you have liver concerns or experience unusual fatigue or dark urine, as rare liver-related effects have been reported.

Soy Isoflavone Powder

Isoflavones act as phytoestrogens that can bind to estrogen receptors, which may help modulate estrogenic activity in tissues.

Caution: Contains soy; avoid if you have a soy allergy and consult a professional if you have hormone-sensitive concerns.

Chaste Tree Extract (min. 0.5% agnusides)

Compounds in Vitex may influence pituitary signaling and help balance luteinizing hormone and prolactin activity.

Caution: May interact with hormonal products; discontinue if you notice headaches, nausea, or skin reactions.

Dong Quai

Aromatic compounds and coumarins may support smooth muscle relaxation and circulation, which is associated with menstrual and climacteric comfort.

Caution: Use cautiously with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs due to potential effects on bleeding risk.

5-HTP (from Griffonia simplicifolia)

5-HTP is a direct precursor to serotonin, which may support mood and sleep quality.

Caution: Do not combine with SSRIs, MAOIs, or other serotonergic agents due to risk of excessive serotonin; may cause drowsiness in some individuals.

How they work together

Phytoestrogenic isoflavones and black cohosh influence estrogenic and serotonergic pathways, while Vitex modulates pituitary-related hormone signaling. Dong quai offers circulatory and smooth muscle support, and 5-HTP complements mood and sleep aspects related to the menopausal transition.