What is Natures Plus St John's Wort 233 mg 60 tablets used for?
Natures Plus St John's Wort Prolonged Release 60 Tablets is a dietary supplement formulated with St John's Wort, to help improve sleep quality.
Its manufacturing process enables the progressive release of all its active ingredients throughout the day. St. John's W ort is known for its benefits on emotional imbalances, low mood, depression and anxiety. St . John 's Wort's properties give it a calming effect on the nervous system, and act on mental fatigue. St. John 's Wort plays a key role in emotional imbalances and low morale.
St. John's Wort is indicated for :
The effectiveness of Nature Plus St John's Wort is based on a perfect synergy between the ancestral wisdom of phytotherapy and modern scientific advances. Rich in hypericin and flavonoids, St John's Wort is renowned for its antidepressant properties, acting on the neurotransmitters involved in mood, such as serotonin, dopamine and noradrenalin. This interaction helps to balance emotions and promotes a more positive, stable state of mind. Trust nature and science to restore your serenity.
The effect of St John's Wort on depressive symptoms has been confirmed by over 30 placebo-controlled studies involving more than 4,000 patients. The results of these studies showed that St. John's wort extracts were as effective as depression medication( conventional syntheticantidepressants ) in mild to moderatedepressive states.
How to use Natures Plus St John's Wort 233 mg 60 tablets?
Take 1 tablet a day, preferably with a meal and a large glass of water.
For 1 tablet per day :
- 233mg St John's Wort flower standardized to 0.3% [700μg] hypericin.
The antidepressant effects of St. John's Wort are felt after two to four weeks of treatment. If you are experiencing depressive symptoms, you should consult your doctor before taking St. John's Wort. If no effect has appeared after six weeks, it's best to stop treatment and consult your doctor again. As with all antidepressants, it is advisable to stop taking St. John's Wort and gradually reduce the daily dose.
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What are these tablets made of?
Gelling agent : Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose; Bulking agent: Microcrystalline cellulose; St. John's wort flower extract (Hypericum perforatum); Anti-caking agents: Magnesium stearate, Stearic acid, Dicalcium phosphate, Silica; Coating agent: Shellac. Gluten-free. No artificial colorants or preservatives.
Analysis |
per 1 tablet |
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) flower extract standardized to 0.3% [700 µg] hypericin |
233 mg |
What are the side effects and contraindications?
- Not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women, or for children and adolescents under 18.
- Not recommended for people suffering from bipolar disorder, due to the risk of manic attacks.
- Not recommended for people with moderate cirrhosis of the liver, due to increased plasma levels of certain substances.
- Photosensitization: St. John's Wort can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, leading to photosensitization reactions such as redness, itching and rashes. It is therefore strongly recommended to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during use.
- Use under medical supervision: Although St. John's Wort is available without prescription, it is preferable to use it under medical supervision, as its efficacy is dose-dependent and requires around 10 to 14 days to take effect. It is not, however, addictive.
- Mild side effects such as digestive disorders, dry mouth and headaches may occur when using St. John's Wort. More serious cases, such as manic attacks, intense nausea and psychotic episodes, have also been reported, especially in people with a history of mental disorders.
- Possibility of inducing hypertension, especially when combined with certain foods.
- Drug interactions: St. John's Wort has significant interactions with many drugs and plants, limiting its use due to its effects on hepatic metabolism.
Presentation - Packaging
Natures Plus St John's Wort 233 mg 60 tablets comes in a bottle of 60 tablets.