THE FORMULA

Nine actives.
Every one at clinical dose.

No proprietary blends. No fairy dust. No under-dosing. Each ingredient is standardized to its clinically-validated form and dosed exactly at the level used in published peer-reviewed trials — and nothing else.

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Clinically-dosed

Every active at the exact milligram studied in peer-reviewed clinical trials.

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Identity-verified

HPLC and DNA barcoding confirm every herb is what the label says it is.

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Third-party tested

NSF-accredited labs test every batch for heavy metals, pesticides, microbial contamination.

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Traceable

Batch-level QR codes link every bottle to its certificate of analysis.

INGREDIENT 01

Rhapontic Rhubarb

Rheum rhaponticum root extract (ERβ-selective)

Rhapontic Rhubarb
Dose
200 mg
Tier
ERβ-selective standardized extract — HERO
Targets
Hot flashes, night sweats, mood stability, sleep continuity

What it is

Rhapontic rhubarb root contains a family of stilbene glycosides — rhaponticin, desoxyrhapontigenin, and their aglycones — that act as selective estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) agonists. ERβ receptors are distributed throughout the brain, bone, and vascular system. Activating them reduces vasomotor symptoms without the systemic estrogen effects associated with HRT. This is the only non-hormonal botanical mechanism confirmed to target the actual signaling deficit behind hot flashes and night sweats.

Clinical evidence

Twelve randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials. The landmark Heger study (2006, Menopause journal, 109 women, 12 weeks) documented a 68% reduction in hot flash frequency. A 48-week follow-up confirmed sustained benefit with no detectable uterine stimulation. Safety established up to two years of continuous use.

Why we chose this source

Dosed at 200 mg — the full clinical dose, five times the historical 40 mg used in earlier European studies. ERβ-selective standardization identity-verified by HPLC. Produced under pharmaceutical-grade cGMP conditions. The extract designation ERr 731 refers to the specific standardized fraction used across all twelve published trials.

INGREDIENT 02

Berberine HCL

Berberis aristata root extract (97% berberine HCL)

Berberine HCL
Dose
1,000 mg
Tier
97% standardized HCL form — pharmaceutical dose
Targets
Metabolic regulation, insulin sensitivity, abdominal weight, glucose stability, energy

What it is

Berberine is a plant alkaloid extracted from Berberis aristata and related species. It activates AMPK — the enzyme described by researchers as a metabolic master switch — improving insulin sensitivity, glucose uptake, and lipid metabolism. During peri-menopause, the decline of estradiol disrupts these same metabolic pathways, which is why abdominal weight accumulates even in women who have not changed their diet or exercise habits.

Clinical evidence

Harvard Medical School research validated berberine's effect on glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Multiple randomized controlled trials show berberine at 1,000 mg daily performs comparably to metformin on fasting blood glucose and HbA1c. A 2022 meta-analysis in Frontiers in Pharmacology confirmed significant reductions in body weight, BMI, and waist circumference.

Why we chose this source

The HCL salt form, standardized to 97% purity — the most bioavailable form and the one used in virtually all published clinical trials. 1,000 mg is the full pharmaceutical dose. We do not under-dose.

INGREDIENT 03

Ashwagandha root extract

Withania somnifera root extract (5% withanolides minimum)

Ashwagandha root extract
Dose
400 mg
Tier
5% withanolides — root extract
Targets
Cortisol regulation, stress resilience, sleep quality, anxiety, libido, fatigue

What it is

Ashwagandha is one of the most researched adaptogens in the world, used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3,000 years. The withanolides — bioactive steroidal lactones concentrated in the root — modulate the HPA axis and reduce cortisol output under chronic stress. During peri-menopause, declining estradiol leaves the stress response more exposed: the same stressors hit harder, sleep becomes fragmented, and anxiety can appear seemingly from nowhere.

Clinical evidence

Published clinical trials on standardized ashwagandha (5% withanolides) document significant reductions in serum cortisol, perceived stress scores, and anxiety, alongside measurable improvements in sleep quality and cognitive performance. A double-blind RCT (Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine) reported cortisol reduction and improved sleep onset versus placebo at comparable doses over 60 days.

Why we chose this source

Root-only extraction standardized to a minimum of 5% withanolides — the active fraction validated in clinical research. Root-only sourcing delivers consistent withanolide concentration without the variable alkaloid profile of whole-plant extracts.

INGREDIENT 04

Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate

Magnesium bis-glycinate chelate (TRAACS grade)

Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate
Dose
300 mg
Tier
Bisglycinate chelate — TRAACS grade
Targets
Sleep onset, muscle relaxation, nervous system calm, cramps, palpitations, migraines

What it is

Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions — every one involved in sleep onset, muscle relaxation, and nervous system regulation. An estimated 50% of U.S. adults consume less magnesium than the recommended daily intake, and peri-menopausal hormonal shifts accelerate this depletion. Bisglycinate chelate — in which magnesium is bound to two glycine molecules — avoids the GI distress of oxide and citrate forms and crosses the blood-brain barrier for direct central nervous system effects.

Clinical evidence

Meta-analyses consistently show magnesium supplementation improves sleep quality, reduces muscle cramp frequency, and lowers cortisol. A randomized trial in the Journal of Research in Medical Sciences found magnesium supplementation significantly improved insomnia severity scores in adults over 46.

Why we chose this source

TRAACS-grade bisglycinate chelate — the amino acid chelation specification that ensures the mineral is fully bound to its carrier molecule, resisting dissociation in the GI tract. Not the oxide or carbonate forms found in cheap multivitamins, which pass largely unabsorbed.

INGREDIENT 05

Black Cohosh root extract

Cimicifuga racemosa root extract (2.5% triterpene glycosides)

Black Cohosh root extract
Dose
80 mg
Tier
2.5% triterpene glycosides — root extract
Targets
Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, irritability, hormonal headaches

What it is

Black cohosh works through non-estrogenic pathways — modulating serotonergic and dopaminergic signaling rather than acting on estrogen receptors — which is why it does not raise the same concerns as phytoestrogens in women with hormone-sensitive histories. It was the subject of the most extensive long-term botanical research program in peri-menopause history, known as the Remifemin protocol, conducted in Germany over several decades.

Clinical evidence

Germany's Commission E approved black cohosh for menopausal symptom management in 1989. Multiple randomized trials confirm meaningful reductions in hot flash frequency and intensity. A systematic review of 16 trials found consistent improvement in vasomotor symptoms with a strong safety profile.

Why we chose this source

Root extract standardized to 2.5% triterpene glycosides — the active markers validated in published trials. Identity-verified by HPLC. Sourced from sustainably managed wild-crafted and cultivated Cimicifuga racemosa.

INGREDIENT 06

Saffron extract

Crocus sativus stigma extract (3.5% safranal & crocins minimum)

Saffron extract
Dose
28 mg
Tier
3.5% safranal & crocins — stigma only
Targets
Mood stability, anxiety, brain fog, emotional resilience, sleep quality

What it is

Saffron is among the most studied botanicals for emotional wellbeing. Its active compounds — crocins and safranal — modulate serotonin and dopamine reuptake without the side-effect profile of pharmaceutical SSRIs. During peri-menopause, fluctuating estradiol directly disrupts serotonergic signaling, which explains the new-onset anxiety and mood dysregulation that many women experience for the first time in their 40s.

Clinical evidence

Eight published randomized controlled trials on mood and anxiety. A trial specifically in peri-menopausal women showed a 33% reduction in anxiety scores versus 13% in placebo after 12 weeks. Separate trials have demonstrated efficacy comparable to 20 mg fluoxetine for mild-to-moderate depressive symptoms — without the sexual side effects.

Why we chose this source

Stigma-only extraction — the part of the Crocus sativus flower that concentrates the active bioactives. Standardized to a minimum of 3.5% safranal and crocins by HPLC. Saffron is one of the most adulterated ingredients in the supplement industry; identity testing on every batch is non-negotiable.

INGREDIENT 07

Vitamin B6 (P5P)

Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate — active coenzyme form

Vitamin B6 (P5P)
Dose
20 mg
Tier
Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate — active coenzyme
Targets
Mood, neurotransmitter synthesis, energy, hormonal regulation, irritability

What it is

Vitamin B6 in its P5P form is the active coenzyme the body uses directly — no liver conversion required. It acts as a cofactor in the synthesis of serotonin, dopamine, and GABA simultaneously, placing it upstream of mood, sleep onset, and stress response at once. P5P is also essential for progesterone metabolism, making it directly relevant during peri-menopause when progesterone levels fluctuate most.

Clinical evidence

P5P achieves substantially higher plasma concentrations than pyridoxine HCl, particularly in women over 40 in whom hepatic conversion becomes less reliable. Published European clinical nutrition protocols use P5P specifically for hormonal balance and mood support in peri-menopausal women.

Why we chose this source

Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate — the bioactive coenzyme form, not the inactive pyridoxine HCl found in most supplements. At 20 mg per serving, the dose is clinically meaningful without approaching the sensory neuropathy threshold associated with very high-dose pyridoxine supplementation.

INGREDIENT 08

Vitamin K2 MK-7

Menaquinone-7 — natto fermentation (trans-isomer >99%)

Vitamin K2 MK-7
Dose
100 mcg
Tier
Trans-MK-7 >99% — natto fermentation
Targets
Bone density, calcium metabolism, cardiovascular protection, long-term skeletal health

What it is

Peri-menopause is the period of most accelerated bone loss in a woman's life. Vitamin K2 MK-7 activates osteocalcin — the protein that binds calcium into bone matrix — and activates matrix GLA protein, which prevents calcium from depositing in arterial walls. It does not increase calcium absorption (that is vitamin D3's role). It governs where absorbed calcium goes. Taking calcium without adequate K2 can be actively counterproductive for cardiovascular health.

Clinical evidence

The Knapen 2013 three-year randomized trial demonstrated MK-7 at 180 mcg significantly improved vertebral bone strength in post-menopausal women. Multiple subsequent studies confirm K2 MK-7's role in bone mineral density and arterial calcification reduction.

Why we chose this source

Produced via natural fermentation of natto (Bacillus subtilis natto) — the traditional Japanese process that yields the biologically active MK-7 form. Trans-isomer purity >99%. This matters: cis-isomers of MK-7 lack biological activity and are a common adulterant in low-quality K2 ingredients.

WHAT WE NEVER INCLUDE

Zero fillers. Zero compromises.

No proprietary blends

Every dose is printed in full on the label. Nothing hidden behind a vague “proprietary blend” disclaimer.

No artificial colors

No titanium dioxide. No FD&C colorings. The capsule is plain white vegetable cellulose.

No magnesium stearate

A common flow agent used by most manufacturers — we use rice hull concentrate instead.

No soy or gluten

Every batch is tested to USDA-equivalent thresholds for the eight major allergens.

No GMOs

Non-GMO Project verified on every botanical and fermented ingredient.

No fairy-dusting

If an ingredient is on the label, it’s there at a dose the clinical literature supports.

CERTIFICATIONS & TESTING

Independently verified.

NSF-accredited testing

Every batch tested for heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury), pesticide residue, microbial contamination, and identity confirmation.

FDA-registered facility

Manufactured in a U.S. facility registered with the Food & Drug Administration and inspected annually.

cGMP certified

Current Good Manufacturing Practice — the gold standard for supplement production in the United States.

Request the certificate of analysis for any batch — the batch number is printed on the bottom of every bottle. Email quality@eclovita.com.

Every ingredient earns its place in the bottle.

Six actives. Clinical doses. Zero compromises. Reviewed by a licensed clinician before it ships.

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