{"product_id":"shatavari-supreme-90-capsules-supreme-nutrition-products","title":"Shatavari Supreme - 90 Capsules | Supreme Nutrition Products","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShatavari translates to “who possesses a hundred husbands” and has traditionally been used as a general tonic as well as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efemale hormone\/reproductive tonic\u003c\/b\u003e. It is known as the Queen of Herbs in Ayurveda medicine. Studies have shown the extract to be\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eantiulcer, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and contain immune-modulatory activities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts benefits are suggested for nerve disorders, dyspepsia, diarrhea, dysentery, inflammation, cough, bronchitis, hyperacidity, and infectious disease (1). The main active components in Shatavari are alkaloids, mucilage, and steroidal saponins (2).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShatavari has been shown to help\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emilk production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein mothers (3, 4, 5, 6). One of the mechanisms shown for this has been by increasing prolactin levels (7).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is known as a well rounded female hormone tonic for many different uses including: “\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebeneficial in female infertility, as it increases libido\u003c\/b\u003e, cures inflammation of sexual organs and even moistens dry tissues of the sexual organs, enhances folliculogenesis and ovulation, prepares womb for conception, prevents miscarriages, acts as post partum tonic by increasing lactation, normalizing uterus and changing hormones” (8). It can also help with\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePMS and dysmenorrhea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(9).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany report having symptomatic relief with post-menopausal symptoms such as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehot flashes\u003c\/b\u003e, night sweats, vaginal dryness, etc. (10). Multiple studies have looked at Shatavari to help prevent post-menopausal\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebone loss\u003c\/b\u003e. One found “The results of Shatavari were encouraging, as it has shown not only a decrease in bone loss, but a significant increase in bone formation” (11, 12).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraditionally it has been used as an aphrodisiac for both men and women. Men consuming Shatavari had similar increase in sexual behavior as those taking\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etestosterone therapy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(13). It was also shown to increase erection time, seminal fructose content, and sperm count (14).\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStudies have shown Shatavari can help those suffering from\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eulcers\u003c\/b\u003e. The “ulcer healing effect of the drug was attributed to a healing effect, possible by potentiating intrinsic protective factor as it has neither antisecretory activity nor antacid properties, by strengthening mucosal resistance, prolonging the lifespan of mucosal cells, increasing secretion and viscosity of mucous and reducing H+ ion back diffusion.  It has been found to maintain the continuity and thickness of aspirin treated gastric mucosa with a significant increase in mucosal main. As \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA. racemosus\u003c\/i\u003e heals duodenal ulcers without inhibiting acid secretion, it may have cytoprotective action similar action to that of prostaglandin other binding of bile salts” (15, 16, 17).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTaking Shatavari juice has been shown to work as a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecough suppressive,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas effective as codeine (18). Studies have also shown it to help prevent against kidney stone formation (19). It can also stimulate a healthy peristalsis of the bowels (20).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShatavari has shown\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eantibacterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproperties against:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEscherichia coli, Shigella dysenteriae, Shegella sonnei, Shigella flexneri, Vibriocholerae, Salmonella typhi, Salmonella typhimurium, Pseudomonas pectida, Bacillus subtilis\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStaphylococcus aureus (21).\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eIt also has\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eantiprotozoal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eactivity showing inhibition of Entamoeba histolytica (22).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has also been shown to help protect the liver and can alter function of macrophages, indicating possible immune-modulatory properties. Traditionally it has been used for depression with “antidepressant activity and this effect is probably mediated through the serotonergic, noradrenergic systems and augmentation of antioxidant defenses”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferences available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Supreme Nutrition Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45689036538107,"sku":"SN_054","price":32.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1578\/9051\/files\/SN_054-Shatavari-Supreme_5b6ce25d-81f9-4b44-abcd-291f5cbb7dd7.png?v=1766329037","url":"https:\/\/shop.amritaplus.com\/products\/shatavari-supreme-90-capsules-supreme-nutrition-products","provider":"ANGL Dev Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}