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XX-Assist™ | Slimming Clinic™

Slimming Clinic | XX-Assist

R150.00

Our products are suitable for vegeterians/vegans. All products are natural & herbal plant extract derivatives.

Female hormone balance in a safe and natural form.

A unique formulation of natural ingredients makes Slimming Clinic™ XX-Assist™ one of the world’s leading female hormone-balancing products, contains plant-based hormone ingredients from a wide range of natural sources.

All minerals are in an amino acid chelated form, which ensures excellent absorption from the gut and efficient utilisation by body cells. This product is unique and may be safely used in combination with other products in the Slimming Clinic™ range.

Indications

This is a gentle, comprehensive formulation to enhance your body’s own female hormonal balance. The natural plant estrogens and progesterones act as adaptogens within the body and exert a mild effect where it’s needed. Slimming Clinic™ XX-Assist™ restorative ingredients are recommended for any woman who frequently suffers from pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), menopausal symptoms, irregular or painful cycles and endometriosis.

Active ingredients

Herbs/plant extracts:

Black cohosh; Dong quai; Fenugreek; Sage; Wild yam; Kelp

Micronutrients:

Vit B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12; Biotin; Folic acid ; Vit C ; Vit E

Minerals:

Iron; Selenium; Zinc

HERBS

Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)

Exhibits estrogenic activity
Well researched for its efficacy in alleviating hot flushes by lowering levels of the luteinising hormone (LH) which is secreted by the pituitary gland.
May be useful in alleviating vaginal dryness as well as mood disturbances (depression) in women.
Black cohosh does not interfere with the secretion of other hormones form the pituitary gland.
It is a uterine stimulant and should not be taken by pregnant women.

Dong quai (Angelica sinensis)

It is a general tonic and is considered 'the female ginseng' midway between plant estrogens and plant progesterones and is often prescribed for painful menstruation, pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), fatigue, menopausal symptoms, weakness after childbirth, fibroid uterus and fibrocystic breats disease.

Fenugreek

Maintains blood sugar levels, especially important in the management of insulin resistance
Assists in controlling of hot flushes
Widely used and prescribed as a milk producing agent for nursing mothers.

Sage

Helps with hot flushes and night sweats.

Wild Yam

Provides natural progesterone to balance the estrogenic activity of black cohosh
Helps prevent osteoporosis.
Helps with vaginal dryness, decreased libido, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and painful periods, headaches and painful joints.

Kelp

A good source of iodine, an essential trace element for life.
Iodine is essential for the formation and function of thyroid hormones that govern metabolism.
May have a protective effect on breast cancer.

MICRONUTRIENTS

Vitamin B1

Alleviates most symptoms of PMS, namely depression, fatigue and irritability

Vitamin B2

Used to treat PMS especially for fatigue and tension.
Supports cellular respiration and improves the oxygen utilisation of all cells.

Vitamin B3

Important for the formation of estrogen and progesterone
Used to supplement the body’s energy stores and is valuable in treating fatigue.

Vitamin B6

Reduces fluid retention and helps for painful or tender breasts.
Often used to treat moodiness, depression and low libido.

Vitamin B12

Responsible for the production of red blood cells, cell growth and metabolism of nerve tissue.

Biotin (Vitamin B7)

Essential for enzymes responsible for female hormone balance
Plays a role in blood sugar balance
Often recommended for hair loss

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

Essential for female hormone balance
Essential for red blood production and cell function (prevent anemia)
Essential for nervous system function.

Vitamin C

An important antioxidant that delays aging.
May help reduce hot flushes and accelerate tissue repair.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E and selenium provide protection against cardiovascular disease:
Acts as a natural anti-coagulant (prevents blood clotting)
Improve the permeability of the capillaries, thereby allowing oxygen and nutrients flow into tissue
Prevents oxidation of LDL-cholesterol, thereby preventing the deposit of LDL-cholesterol into the artery lining.