100mg Dong Quai - The effectiveness of Dong Quai for PMS symptoms can vary based on individual responses and the severity of symptoms. While some studies suggest potential benefits for PMS symptoms, it's generally dosed at 150mg and it's also not the best option when it comes to mood swings, which is of course what Miss Mellow is aiming for. [1] The claim is that it can help balance hormones thus improving mood changes as a biproduct. But, there are options that balance mood swings far more consistently, like gingko or 5htp. [2]
85mg Chasteberry - So, chasteberry is actually dosed correctly here, it is pretty much the go to for any PMS product, it's been shown to improve the regularity of your menstrual cycle, support premenstrual symptoms as well as mood swings. It normally takes a few weeks for it to kick in, but it is one of the better botanical extracts for normal hormonal shifts. [3]
68mg Soy Isoflavones - Now, soy isoflavones are more associated with menopausal treatment for hot flashes, and whilst the phytoestrogens in the compounds can do something you need 150mg or more for them to be effective according to the trials. This means there simply isn't enough in Olly Miss Mellow to really help deliver a healthy hormone balance. [4]
Ultimately the problem here is that two of the ingredients are underdosed, which is pretty much the trend with Olly, dose one ingredient correctly, but too little in of two other ingredients associated with treating the issue and claim the benefits of all three. It's likely that if Olly Miss Mellow is working for people, they'd be just as well off with a chasteberry supplement.
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