For Immediate Release:

Remifemin® Black Cohosh Found Safe for Reducing Menopause Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women

Research Published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, August 2009

GREEN BAY, WI, — SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 — Many women are choosing dietary supplements for the management of menopausal symptoms – especially since serious health concerns have been raised about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Remifemin^® black cohosh extract, the most extensively researched, non-prescription menopausal therapy, has been found to safely and effectively reduce hot flashes, night sweats and irritability.^†

A new study by Nadia Obi, et al., “Herbal Preparation Use and Postmenopausal Breast Cancer,” has documented the safety of Remifemin for postmenopausal women with and without a history of breast cancer, who cannot take estrogen.^†  The research, published in Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev (2009;18(8)August), supports earlier evidence of safety seen in Rebbeck’s study published in the International Journal of Cancer (2007, April 1, Volume 120, Issue 7, 1523-1528) and in Hirschberg’s study published in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society (2007, Vol. 14, No. 1).

 “With the trend among women seeking alternatives to HRT for the treatment of menopausal symptoms, it’s essential that their choices are proven to be safe,” said Dr. Belal Naser, Head of Drug Safety, Schaper & Bruemmer GmbH & Co KG, Salzgitter, Germany. “Hirschberg’s earlier study demonstrated that Remifemin does not promote endometrial thickening, increased breast density and breast cell proliferation, and is safe for women who should not take estrogen.” ^†

“In addition to safety, Obi’s study concluded that herbal medicines like Remifemin may exert a protective effect. The research showed a 26 percent improvement in breast health among women taking Remifemin.^† Lifestyle factors, including exercise and diet, had no effect on these results.” This “MARIE study” was supported by the German Cancer Aid (Deutsche Krebshilfe e.V.). 

Remifemin is produced using a proprietary extraction method yielding the pure black cohosh root called RemiSure™ with a unique spectrum of active compounds. With 90 scientific papers and more than 15 published studies, Remifemin demonstrates consistent positive results.”