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FACTS ABOUT CHASTEBERRY SUPPLEMENT
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The following highlights the facts. More information can be obtained through the sites listed below as well as many other informational sites regarding supplements. Supplement facts can change. Make sure you have all up-to-date information.
Quick facts YOU Need to Know
Chasteberry is a plant called chaste tree, native to the Mediterranean region and Asia.
Chasteberry today is promoted as a dietary supplement for:
- symptoms of premenstrual syndrome
- breast pain associated with the menstrual cycle
- infertility
- and other conditions.
Common side effects include:
- Acne
- Headache
- Menstrual bleeding
- Rash
- Stomach upset
- Weight gain
- Dizziness
Check with your healthcare provider before taking Chasteberry if you are:
- Pregnant or about to become pregnant
- Breastfeeding
- Have a hormone sensitive condition
Chasteberry may interact with some medications, such as:
- Birth control pills
- Parkinson’s disease medications
- Psychosis medications
Chasteberry may interfere with medicines that affect levels of a brain substance called dopamine. Do not take chasteberry if you take:
- Certain antipsychotic drugs
How are Dietary Supplements Regulated?
- Under the Dietary Supplement Health and
Education Act (DSHEA), companies are
responsible for ensuring that the dietary
supplements they sell are safe and properly
labeled. - Unlike drugs, FDA does not have the
authority to approve dietary supplements or
their labeling before they are sold to the
public. - In fact, companies can often introduce
a dietary supplement to the market without
notifying FDA. - FDA’s role in regulating dietary
supplements primarily begins after products
enter the marketplace. - If a product is found to
be unsafe or not otherwise in compliance with
the law, FDA can work with the company to
bring the product into compliance or possibly
remove it from the market.
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Sources used:
- US Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complimentary Integrative Health, Chasteberry, accessed April 1, 2024.
- RxList, Chasteberry, accessed April 1, 2024.
- WebMD, Chasteberry, accessed April 1, 2024.
- FDA, Supplement Your Knowledge, accessed April 1, 2024.
- FDA, Understanding dietary Supplements, access April 1, 2024.
Note: All information in “Nikki’s Story” are based on detail journals covering seven years of Nikki’s life on prescription drugs.
Medical Disclaimer:
We share informational resources that are intended to help you with your self-care plan. We are not professionals. We write based on personal experience and personal research.
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