Hayıt meyvesi (vitex agnus castus) ve prolaktin

Vitex agnus castus eski çağlardan beri kadınlar için ilaç olarak kullanılagelmiştir. Öncelikli olarak kadın hormonlarının üretimini düzenleyen bileşiklerin varlığı araştırılmalıdır. Vitex agnus castus prolaktin salınımını düzenler. Bu özellik infertilite tedavisinde yüksek düzeylerinin prolaktin seviyesinin azaltılmasına yaramaktadır.

Chasteberry (vitex agnus castus) and prolactine

Vitex agnus castus has been used since ancient times as a female remedy. Preliminary investigations do indeed show the presence of compounds which are able to adjust the production of female hormones. Vitex agnus castus may also regulate prolactin secretion. The ability to decrease excessive prolactin levels may benefit infertile women.

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