Menstruation

Dietary supplements for menstruation

The natural supplements borage oil, monk's pepper and evening primrose oil have a positive effect on hormone balance. They also promote normal and regular menstruation. Women who suffer greatly from their menstruation can benefit from these supplements.

Iron also plays an important role in blood formation. If you have heavy periods, your body may need extra iron.

Help with menstrual discomfort

Borage oil

Borage oil contains the highest proportion of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) of all vegetable oils: 23%. The omega-6 fatty acid GLA stimulates the formation of prostaglandins, substances that are essential for balanced hormone levels in women. GLA is very rare in our modern diet. Do you often suffer from painful breasts during your period? GLA can also reduce breast pain. Borage oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of borage (Borago officinalis), a sturdy plant with blue flowers that is also known as cucumber herb.

Monk's pepper

Monk's pepper is an herb that can provide both physical and mental support. The official name of the herb is Vitex Agnus-Castus. This herb can stimulate a healthy ovulation cycle and help with irritability symptoms associated with the menopause. The herb is also known to promote fertility.

Evening primrose oil

Research has shown that evening primrose seeds provide support for discomfort before or during menstruation. Evening primrose oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the flower.

The flower originates from Central America, where it has been used for hundreds of years for its medicinal properties. Like borage oil, evening primrose oil contains GLA. This means that evening primrose oil contributes to normal hormone balance.

Iron

Heavy bleeding during menstruation causes the body to lose iron. Iron is needed to produce new red blood cells, which are part of our blood. An iron deficiency can lead to anaemia.

Natural supplements

The herbs and plant extracts contained in our menstrual supplements are 100% natural. This means they do not contain any artificial additives such as colourings, flavourings, sugars or gluten.

You can find more information about the benefits of natural food supplements on our blog. We also provide tips and inspiration for use.

Frequently asked questions about supplements for menstruation

How can I relieve my menstrual pain in a natural way?

It depends a little on your symptoms, of course. Magnesium can help to relax the muscles. A massage can also be beneficial for back pain, for example. If you suffer from bloating, a digestive tea may help. And take extra iron if you suffer from heavy blood loss and/or diarrhoea. If you have an iron deficiency, we recommend taking iron capsules; these contain no less than 28 mg of iron.

Which supplements can contribute to a regular menstrual cycle?

Evening primrose oil provides support for PMS symptoms and irregular menstruation. You can use it before, during and after your period. We offer 100% natural cold-pressed evening primrose oil in drop form and in capsules.

VitaminFit also offers natural supplements for use during pregnancy. Do you have any questions about the use of our supplements? Please contact us via our online chat or email.