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Re: Vitex-Chaste Tree Berry
From: Christina (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 05:00:53 -0600 (CST)
Thanks Leslie...it's nice to know it does work...I couldn't find anyone
who had taken it to verify that for me. 2 capsules = 800mg whole fruit.
I can't figure it out either and that's why I'm asking how much is the
usual dose. I was taking the full dose when I started taking it and I
was having spotting for like a day every couple of weeks. This seemed
very not normal and I reduced the dose. I can't buy a tincture here
(I'm in Canada). I would have to order the whole fruit and make it
myself. Do you think I should try and go back to the full recommended
dose? Any insight would be appreciated. :)
>Hi Christina,
>
>How many mg is 3 capsules? I'm taking it in the tincture format, 40 drops, 4
>x daily, which works out to about 30 mg (120/day?) a shot. Also, be aware
>that it may take a while longer to see results with Vitex. It will be
>working, but subtly, and you may not notice results for up to 6 months. It
>works by building up in your system, so it is important to keep taking it
>regularly. I didn't see any changes for over 5 months when I started taking
>it. It does help, so long as you are willing to keep at it! It took a lot of
>time to get the system out of whack, so allow it some time to gently reverse
>itself!
>
>Leslie
>
>> Hi...It was nice to finally read of someone else taking Vitex. I was
>> wondering...I've been using the Sundown Herbals brand of Vitex and it
>> says to take 2 capsules 3 times daily for maximum results....what is the
>> standard dosage? I mean, if you were to see a holistic doctor what would
>> they prescribe...anyone with any information/success stories, it would
>> be great to hear from you. I was afraid to take the full recommended
>> dosage on the label, so I'm taking 1 capsule 3 times daily. I've been
>> taking it since November 2000 (it's now Feb. 2001) and have yet to see
>> any results which is getting a bit frustrating. Thanks!
>>
>> --
>> Christina :)
>>
--
Christina :)
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