Do not refrigerate. The base of this product to support menopause is the proprietary formula combining soy isoflavones and wild yam root extract. It has been used in Europe for menopause support for some 40 years. By 1962, at least 14 clinical studies had been published and results consistently reveal that black cohosh root extract is useful for premenopausal and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and depression. Since 1980, there have been further clinical studies and all support the usefulness of black cohosh root extract.
Most studies note benefits after six to eight weeks of using the extract.
Further studies in the 1980s and 90s support this. Kava kava is an herb traditionally used on the islands of the South Pacific to promote relaxation. It is unique in that it relaxes without a loss in mental sharpness. It is also known to have a muscle-relaxing effect. It helps calm the anxiety and stress related to menopause, and there are indications that it may lessen hot flashes.