Kjenn's Herb List for PCOS

SAW PALMETTO EXTRACT
Originally developed for prostate health...reduces free testosterone...anit-androgen...be sure to get
extract and not the dried berries
Propalmax - 7.5mg zinc, 160mg of standardized saw paltmetto extract, 40mg standardized pumpkin seed
oil extract. Sold through Walmart and drug stores. Approximate cost: $10 for 30 softgels. Dosage: one
tablet twice daily.

ZINC
Essential for energy metabolism, proper growth and normal reproductive development
Spring Valley - 50mg. Sold through Walmart and drug stores. Dosage: one tablet daily with meal.

CHROMIUM PICOLINATE
Weight-loss enhancer...helps to reduce carbohydrate cravings
Sundown - 200mcg. Sold through Walmart and drug stores. Dosage: one tablet daily.

CHELATED MAGNESIUM
Weight-loss enhancer...those who have metabolic resistance to losing weight often have deficiency in
magnesium
Sundown - 500mg (100mg elemental). Sold through Walmart and drug stores. Dosage: four or more
tablets daily.

EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
For PMS symptoms...irritability, breast tenderness and bloating...source of essential fatty acids
NatureMade - 500mg with 30 i.u. Vitamin E and high GLA concentration. Sold through Walmart and drug
stores. Dosage: 3-6 softgels daily, with a meal.

 

 

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