Symptoms that we know
will ease
Mood
Vitamin B6 is essential for neurotransmitter synthesis (dopamine, serotonin, GABA), reducing anxiety and low mood.
Saffron enhances mood with bioactive compounds, safranal and crocin, which inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and dopamine, meaning more of these feel-good chemicals in your brain.
Chamomile’s plant compound apigenin crosses the blood-brain barrier and interacts with GABA receptors to reduce anxiety and irritability.
Omega-3s improve brain cell membrane fluidity, optimising neurotransmitter activity and reducing anger and low mood.
Zinc may increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that is key to the brain's neurobiology, helping to improve emotional regulation.
Energy Levels
Both Iron and Vitamin B6 reduce fatigue by supporting haemoglobin production in red blood cells, improving oxygen transport throughout the body.
Iron contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Bloating
Magnesium is an electrolyte that supports the body's fluid balance, which can help reduce bloating by reducing excess water retention.
Cravings
Chromium enhances the action of insulin, which helps to control blood glucose levels and in turn reduce cravings.
Menstrual Cramps
Vitamin D lowers prostaglandins and inflammatory cytokines in the uterus, which contribute to painful cramps.
Zinc is an antioxidant, so it fights oxidative stress, ultimately reducing cell damage and inflammation that contribute to period pain.
Magnesium relaxes the smooth muscles of the uterus.
Headaches
Magnesium reduces headaches by preventing the constriction of blood vessels, and blocking NMDA receptors which contribute to pain sensitivity in migraine.
Breast Tenderness
Magnesium plays a key role in regulating the body’s fluid balance, helping to reduce swelling that can contribute to tender breasts.
Formulated by leading female scientists
A formidable team combining a PhD nutrition scientist, specialist women's health GP and leading gynaecologist.
Formulated by leading female scientists
Alice specialises in evidence-based nutrition, laboratory work and clinical trials. With a strong dedication to the highest standards of science, she translates clinical trial findings into effective solutions for her DITTO community.
Dr Tosin brings over a decade of clinical experience across the NHS and private health sector, with a particular focus in Women’s Health. She has been featured in a number of publications and is an advisory mentor for FemTech Lab.
Dr. Anita Mitra is a gynaecologist with 10+ years NHS experience, specialising in surgery for gynaecological cancers and treating conditions like fibroids, PCOS, and endometriosis. Known online as 'The Gynae Geek' (also the title of her first book), she is the author of Dealing with Problem Periods. She holds a PhD from Imperial College London.
Alice specialises in evidence-based nutrition, laboratory work and clinical trials. With a strong dedication to the highest standards of science, she translates clinical trial findings into effective solutions for her DITTO community.
Dr Tosin brings over a decade of clinical experience across the NHS and private health sector, with a particular focus in Women’s Health. She has been featured in a number of publications and is an advisory mentor for FemTech Lab.
Dr. Anita Mitra is a gynaecologist with 10+ years NHS experience, specialising in surgery for gynaecological cancers and treating conditions like fibroids, PCOS, and endometriosis. Known online as 'The Gynae Geek' (also the title of her first book), she is the author of Dealing with Problem Periods. She holds a PhD from Imperial College London.