Evidence supporting the use of: Proprietary Blend (Fatty Acid or Fat/Oil supplement)
For the body system: Female Reproductive System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Fatty acids and fat/oil supplements, such as omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, have scientific evidence supporting their role in the female reproductive system. Multiple studies indicate that omega-3 fatty acids (commonly found in fish oil, flaxseed oil, and some plant oils) can influence hormonal balance, menstrual regularity, and fertility. For example, omega-3 supplementation has been shown to reduce menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) and may help manage symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), including improving insulin sensitivity and reducing androgen levels. Additionally, omega-3 fatty acids are important for fetal development during pregnancy.
Some research also suggests that a proper balance of dietary fats is necessary for optimal estrogen and progesterone production, which are critical for female reproductive health. However, while there is a moderate amount of evidence supporting the use of specific fatty acids, the evidence is less robust for proprietary blends, as the composition and quality of such blends can vary significantly. Most clinical research focuses on defined supplements (e.g., purified fish oil) rather than unspecified proprietary mixes. Nonetheless, the general scientific consensus is that adequate intake of healthy fats is beneficial to the female reproductive system, although more research is needed to determine the efficacy and safety of proprietary blends specifically.
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7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)amino acids
ashwagandha
basil
black cohosh
borage oil
broccoli
chaste tree
turmeric
d-alpha tocopherol
damiana
dandelion
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai root
eleuthero
evening primrose oil
fennel
fenugreek
flaxseed
folate
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
genistein
ginger
goldenseal
hibiscus
HMR lignan
Indian tinospora
indole-3-carbinol
inositol
jujube
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus crispatus
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus jensenii
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lignans
linoleic acid (LA)
maca
marine lipid
motherwort
nettle
omega-3 fatty acids
raspberry
rose oil
saffron
selenium
soybean
spearmint leaf
tribulus
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin E
wild yam
red clover
squawvine
mugwort
anise
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
blessed thistle
peony
lingzhi
lingusticum wallichii
yarrow
yarrow
dioscorea
dodder
royal jelly
Equol (proprietary)
guelder rose
trace minerals
anemarrhena asphodeloides
shepherd's purse
wood betony
herbal blend (proprietary)
soy isoflavones
27-deoxyactein
25-d-spirosta-3, 5-diene
8-Prenylnaringenin
Angelica
Anamu
AHCC
Alchemilla
Aletris
Anserina
Anemone
Agnuside
Ashoka
Abuta
Animal protein
Betony
Blue Cohosh
Bugbane
Bethroot
Barbasco
Belamcanda
Bird's nest
Calochortus
Cohosh
Clary sage
Cnidium
Cynomorium
Cramp Bark
Chinese Pond Turtle
Chlorophytum
Casticin
Ceylon Leadwort
Crinum latifolium
DHEA
Daidzein
Dong Quai
Diosgenin
Date
Egg
Erythrina
Evening Primrose Oil
Estrogen
Folic Acid
False Unicorn Root
Isoflavones
jasmine
Pennyroyal
Rose
Soy Protein
Vervain
Other body systems supported by Proprietary Blend (Fatty Acid or Fat/Oil supplement)
ArteriesBlood
Brain
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Female Reproductive System
Hair
Heart
Immune System
Intestinal System
Joints
Mitochondria
Muscles
Nerves
Ovaries
Reproductive System
Skin