Vitex Dosage Confusion

[ChelleC]

I have recently started taking Vitex under the brand name Women Sense PMS support. It is 80mg capsules. I bought it because they had it at my local natural food store. Reading online and talking to other PCOS cysters I have heard that the dosage that most women with PCOS take is 400 mg. So far I have been taking 2 capsules a day- one in the morning and one in the evening. The bottle says that up to 3 capsules can be taken per day- for a max of 240 mg.
So, I'm confused. Should I be taking 400 mg or follow the directions on the bottle?
Do you have any brand recommendations for my next bottle?

[cmschapp]

I would follow directions on the bottle. This is what I read on another site (they are good with siting studies and the dosage used).
Here is a link to the website but here is an excerpt from that page: http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/vitex.html

"Every women is unique, so the amount and form of vitex you need won't be the same as for someone else.

We recommend you seek guidance from a licensed naturopathic physician, who would have extensive knowledge of herbs and botanical medicines. As a general guideline, your daily dose could be:

• 60 drops of vitex tincture, standardized to contain 0.6% agusides.
• 175 mg. or more of standardized vitex extract, standardized to contain 0.6% agusides.

Chasteberry can be taken daily for up to 18 continuous months, unless pregnancy occurs. Vitex can be taken once or twice a day. It may take 1-3 months before any results become evident. "

[Anna1984]

I would also follow the directions on the bottle. I've recently picked up a bottle of Nature's Way Vitex (since I keep hearing it's a miracle herb) I take 1 400mg capsule 3 times a day (total 1200mg daily) Keep in mind that does take time for it to work.

[ILuvBabies]

I would also follow the directions on the bottle. I've recently picked up a bottle of Nature's Way Vitex (since I keep hearing it's a miracle herb) I take 1 400mg capsule 3 times a day (total 1200mg daily) Keep in mind that does take time for it to work.

I think I have that exact brand on order coming from GNC. I can't wait to get this all started!

[cmschapp]

I am not sure if the vitex has been helping me or not. I can't tell since I am taking so many other things.

[fellow_cyster]

You must always follow the dosage instructions on the bottle you purchase because they're made especially for that product. Vitex dosage varies, however the most common dosage is 500mg a day. If you take too little it will do nothing, and if you take too much it will cause the opposite affect you're looking for (it will worsen your cycles).

That's why I always took Fertility Blend. That way I never had to worry about getting the right dosage. I tried regular Vitex before, 500mg a day for 8 months - it did nothing. Went back on Fertility Blend and my cycle became regular 2 months later.

[sirrefarual]

You must always follow the dosage instructions on the bottle you purchase because they're made especially for that product. Vitex dosage varies, however the most common dosage is 500mg a day. If you take too little it will do nothing, and if you take too much it will cause the opposite affect you're looking for (it will worsen your cycles).

That's why I always took Fertility Blend. That way I never had to worry about getting the right dosage. I tried regular Vitex before, 500mg a day for 8 months - it did nothing. Went back on Fertility Blend and my cycle became regular 2 months later.

fellow_cyster - what brand was the fertility blend you took? i am taking one from daily wellness and i have been confused on the dosage and wondering if i will be getting enough vitex from it