CYS BERRY®
Urinary tract infections are a common problem among women. In France, 1 in 2 women will suffer at least one episode of cystitis in her lifetime. Recurrent cystitis (more than 4 episodes in 12 months) places a heavy burden on the quality of life of sufferers. CYS BERRY® differentiates itself by using the whole cranberry berry (peel, seeds, pulp). This allows to benefit not only from the 36 mg proanthocyanidins but also from other cranberry compounds. This richer raw material proved its worth in a clinical study of 176 women.
Laboratoire PYC has also taken care to develop a pleasant-to-consume formula with natural raspberry-cranberry flavour to make it easier to repeat 3-month supplementations. In a recent consumer study (Expansion Consulteam, 2022), cranberry is the 1st ingredient spontaneously cited by women to help in urinary tract infections.
FERTILITY®
On average, 80% of women who try to have a child succeed within six months. This percentage decreases with the age of the woman and depends on women’s health concerns. All women can use food supplements to prepare for this special time. FERTIWELL® contains essential nutrients for women and the early stages of the embryo, and to support fertility. The orodispersible format of FERTIWELL® is innovative and particularly convenient for this key period. In particular, FERTIWELL® contains myo-inositol. Myo-inositol is a mediator involved in a number of physiological functions, including the regulation of menstrual cycles.
Laboratoire PYC has based this formula on recent clinical studies. FERTIWELL® provides the highest dose required by the authorities in vitamin B9 (400μg). Vitamin B9 helps to ensure the proper closure of the fetal neural tube. This is why it is so important to ensure a sufficient supply before and during the first few weeks of pregnancy.
LIGHT LEGS®
MENO BALANCE®
MENO FRESH®
Occurring in 75% of women, hot flushes are sometimes accompanied by facial flushing and a rapid pulse. They are caused by a drop in oestrogen levels. They last from 30 seconds to two minutes. They may be spontaneous or triggered by spicy foods, hot drinks, alcohol, caffeine or stress. They tend to appear at night, then during the day. At night, they are sometimes accompanied by heavy sweating: night sweats, which disrupt sleep. The duration varies from one woman to another.
Even though it affects a third of the world population, and women 8 out of 10, on a daily basis, the heavy legs syndrome is often not taken seriously. In LIGHT LEGS®, the grape seeds processed are all from the vineyards of the Champagne region and the Bordeaux region in France. The active grape seed extract in the LIGHT LEGS® formula is comprised of 75% low molecular weight OPCs which makes it unique and efficient on heavy legs syndrome. LIGHT LEGS® is a soluble powder to rehydrate in a natural blackcurrant-hibiscus drink.
According to the United Nations, there will be more than 1 billion women over the age of 50 by 2050. More than eight out of ten women experience at least one climacteric sign linked to menopause estrogen deficiency. The symptoms vary in number, duration, and intensity. Emotional balance comprises of fatigue, sleep disorders, mood disorders and anxiety. All of them can affect quality of life.
To date, in the field of food supplements, few clinical studies have been carried out on women concerning the impact of the menopause on emotional balance. At Laboratoire PYC, we have selected plant extracts specifically studied for women going through this period of their lives. It is completed by magnesium. Among the most assimilable forms of magnesium, magnesium glycerophosphate tops the list along with magnesium citrate. These are the forms of magnesium used in MENO BALANCE®.
SKIN CYCLE®
ZENITY®
Stress levels are twice as high among women as men. In France, the figure is 64% for women compared to 32% for men. Furthermore, 82% of women consider their mental health to be as important as their physical health. ZENITY® is a food supplement made of ashwagandha, lemon balm and magnesium. Ashwagandha was studied on different populations among which women. Results are particularly interesting on psychological menopausal symptoms.
The ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) plant is an adaptogenic plant that helps the body successfully adapt to stressful conditions. The root is the part of the plant that is used predominantly. The state of Rajasthan in India is one of the most suited terrains known to grow the best quality ashwagandha in the world and that is where the ashwagandha used in ZENITY® formulation comes from. The roots of ashwagandha are cultivated organically. Only special or High A-grade root pieces are used for the extraction and in ZENITY® formula.
SKIN CYCLE® is a soluble powder to rehydrate in a natural apricot-water flavoured drink. It helps to reduce skin imperfections, protects skin from oxidative stress and helps to regulate skin appearance. It comprises of zinc, vitamin B6, burdock root extract and lactoferrin.
Long considered a disorder of adolescents, acne affects a large number of adults over the age of 25. Its incidence is estimated at between 12% and 20% in women, irrespective of phototype and ethnic origin. In 60% of cases, acne started in adolescence and continues or relapses into adulthood. In 40% of cases, acne starts after the age of 25. In women, hormonal changes and contraception play a major role in the onset of acne.
MENO FRESH® also stands out for its refreshing, easy-to-take formula in orodispersible form. MENO FRESH® is formulated with sage and hops. A consumer study was carried out in France in 2022 involving 350 menopausal women. Hot flushes (68%) and night-time awakenings (67%) were the symptoms most often cited in this study. The intensity of the discomfort was rated at 7.5 out of 10 by the women. Among the ingredients spontaneously cited by women to relieve symptoms, sage is one of the best known. MENO FRESH® also contains a hop extract which has been clinically studied for its properties on hot flushes. This is a specific extract of the female hop cone, which contains a highly effective substance: 8-prenylnaringenin, a phytoestrogen.
