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Bonafide is a company that aims to provide hormone-free menopause treatments through supplements. Each treatment targets one menopause symptom, such as hot flashes or vaginal dryness.
The Bonafide website states that the company clinically tests its supplements to ensure that they are safe and effective. People do not need a prescription to order Bonafide supplements.
Price: $18 per box (one-time purchase), $13 per month (monthly plan), $12 per month (quarterly plan, $36 paid quarterly)
In addition to supplements specifically targeting menopause symptoms, Bonafide offers a multivitamin in capsule form that is designed to supplement a person’s diet.
Scientists need to conduct research to determine whether people with menopause symptoms experience benefits from taking multivitamins such as those that Bonafide sells.
Bonafide states that people should take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
People can purchase a single box of the Multi Vitamin for $18. Bonafide also offers a “subscribe and save” option. A person can pay $13 per month for a monthly subscription to the Multi Vitamin or $36 per quarter with Bonafide’s 3-month plan, which works out to $12 per month.
Price: $28 per box (one-time purchase), $22 per month (monthly plan), $20 per month (quarterly plan, $60 paid quarterly)
In addition to supplements specifically targeting menopause symptoms, Bonafide offers a Gut Probiotic in capsule form that is designed to support digestion and immunity.
The capsules contain the probiotics Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis (60 mg), which can help relieve inflammation and promote wound healing. These probiotics can also improve cognitive functioning and reduce abdominal pain, which people with irritable bowel syndrome may experience.
Bonafide states that people should take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
People can purchase a single box of the Gut Probiotic for $28. Bonafide also offers a “subscribe and save” option. A person can pay $22 per month for a monthly subscription to the Gut Probiotic or $60 per quarter with Bonafide’s 3-month plan, which works out to $20 per month.
In addition to selling individual products, Bonafide offers bundle options. People can choose between bundles that Bonafide has compiled to target specific symptoms, or they can build their own bundle of individual products.
For example, a person could purchase Bonafide’s Cooling Intimacy System bundle, which consists of Relizen, Revaree, and Ristela. Bonafide states that this bundle aims to provide cooling relief, relief from vaginal dryness, and stimulating support for sexual activities.
Alternatively, a person could build their own bundle of different individual products.
When a person purchases a Bonafide bundle, they will receive a subscription discount of up to 35%. They can select whether Bonafide will deliver their chosen bundle every month or every 3 months.
Bonafide products come in different forms, such as tablets, capsules, and suppositories, which can suit different people’s requirements and preferences.
There is scientific research suggesting that some of the ingredients Bonafide uses in its products may relieve common menopause symptoms.
Bonafide offers multiple purchase and subscription options, which can suit different people’s requirements and budgets.
The products are free of hormones, parabens, soy, gluten, and GMOs.
Bonafide has carried out extensive research and in-house testing.
The company offers many supplements targeting different menopause symptoms.
Bonafide’s products come with clear instructions for how to use them and how often.
Cons
People need to take most Bonafide products consistently over a long period, which may not be convenient for all people and may become expensive.
Insurance does not cover Bonafide products.
In general, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate the safety or effectiveness of supplements.
Some supplement ingredients may have unknown side effects.
The Bonafide website does not currently feature reviews from customers.
The company is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), although it has an A- rating on the BBB website.
The BBB reached out to Bonafide in March 2023, asking the company to substantiate some of the claims it makes on its website, as these claims violate the BBB Code of Advertising. Bonafide has not responded to the BBB or changed its advertising claims.
Bonafide states that it researches and clinically validates all of its products. The company also claims that OB-GYNs or oncologists clinically review its products. The Bonafide website further states that the company produces all of its products at factories that are compliant with good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and that each batch has a certificate of analysis (COA).
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not evaluate or approve supplements before they are sold in the United States.
A person should research a supplement company and speak with a healthcare professional before buying or using supplements.
Hormone therapy, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a widely used and effective method for treating menopause symptoms, with evidence suggesting that it can improve hot flashes, sleep quality, and mood disturbances in particular. However, hormone therapy may increase a person’s risk of cancer.
Certain diets may help relieve common conditions that may accompany menopause.
Researchers have found some evidence that supplements and physical exercise may protect against menopause-associated conditions.
Some older studies on hypnotherapy and mindfulness meditation show promising results. However, scientists need to conduct more research to confirm these findings.
Companies other than Bonafide also offer products that may help with common menopause symptoms, such as pills that may help balance vaginal pH and lubricants that may help relieve vaginal dryness.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements such as those that Bonafide sells.
Bonafide states that it takes multiple steps to ensure that its products are safe, including clinical testing.
A person should speak with a healthcare professional before taking supplements.
Bonafide mentions how long it may take for a person to experience results on its individual product pages. In general, Bonafide states that people may experience the best results after 2 months of using its products consistently, with symptoms improving over time.
The FDA does not regulate supplements, including those that Bonafide sells, such as Revaree.
Bonafide offers many products, such as supplements and suppositories, that it claims may help relieve common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and vaginal dryness.
Some research suggests that dietary supplements may help relieve menopause symptoms, but the FDA does not regulate supplements such as those Bonafide sells.
However, Bonafide claims that it is committed to quality and safety, and some research does support the use of ingredients Bonafide uses in its products in relation to menopause symptoms.
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