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Hormones are…a lot. One month it’s PMS that laughs in the face of pain relievers, and the next it’s a rogue hot flash that makes you question whether it’s early onset perimenopause—or your AC is just broken.
No matter your age, hormones pull more strings than we give them credit for, influencing not only our cycles and reproduction, but also mood, metabolism, growth and development.
For years (like many women), I accepted my hormonal rollercoaster as an uninvited but permanent passenger, something that I just had to grin and bear. But Apothékary’s new tincture, Every Phase™, makes a compelling case that we no longer have to normalize hormone imbalance.
Formulated with clinically-backed Pycnogenol® and botanicals like chaste tree berry, lemon balm leaf, and shatavari root, Every Phase™ was designed to smooth the ride from PMS to menopause. Think of it as balance in a bottle: plant-powered support to help you feel like yourself again, through every phase.
We like
- All-in-one product designed to support women through every hormonal stage, from PMS to menopause*
- Contains Pycnogenol® Mediterranean Pine Bark, an ingredient backed by over 160 clinical studies
- Dropper that makes taking your daily dose easy (simply put one full dropper directly under your tongue)
- Third-party tested
- Alcohol-free after extraction
- Vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO and never tested on animals
We don't like
- One bottle, which should last a month, will set you back $44, which is more expensive than Apothékary’s other products due to the clinically-studied Pycnogenol
- Like most supplements, results can vary from person to person and can take time to see
A Hormonal Reality Check
For far too long I accepted my hormonal shifts as “just part of life.” I often blamed my fatigue on my kids’ erratic sleep schedule or my low mood on a stressful, looming work deadline. While those life factors certainly influenced my wellbeing, I underestimated that hormones played a big part as well.
In fact, as I tiptoed through my 30s, I realized I was part of the 80% of women who experienced hormone imbalance that caused issues like PMS, fatigue, hot flashes, weight gain and mood swings, according to Apothékary. I felt like I could never opt out of experiencing these hormone imbalance-related symptoms, until I discovered Every Phase™.
Apothékary’s newest tincture offers women a different path. It’s built around Pycnogenol®, a clinically studied extract that comes from the bark of European pine trees and is known to promote cycle regularity, mood balance, and overall comfort through hormonal transitions*. Every Phase™ delivers hormone support that feels thoughtful and modern.
It’s What’s Inside That Counts
Because tinctures are a potent liquid-extracted format of herbal medicine, your body is able to absorb it quickly and efficiently, unlike capsules or powders. In addition to Pycnogenol®, which is backed by over 160 clinical studies, Every Phase™ is made up of:
- Chaste Tree Berry to support healthy menstrual cycles, ease PMS discomfort and hormonal balance during menopause.
- Lemon Balm Leaf for mood balance and emotional wellbeing (I call this my “don’t snap at the kids” ingredient).
- Shatavari Root, an Ayurvedic staple that’s long been used to support women through both their menstrual cycle and menopause.
This power punch is designed to tackle the wide spectrum of hormone-related chaos women experience throughout their lives, including cramps, hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, even the occasional brain fog that makes me forget where I misplaced my keys (again).
My Experience Taking Every Phase™
While I’m religious about taking my daily supplements, I appreciate that with Every Phase™, there is no pill to swallow or chalky powder I need to hide in my smoothie. It’s a liquid tincture, which means all I have to do is fill the dropper and place it under my tongue, as often as three times per day to get the maximum benefits.
While I was initially suspicious of Apothékary’s brown formula, the taste itself is actually pleasant—it tastes herby without being overpowering, has a bit of a bite (likely due to the cinnamon bark) and somehow sweet and tart at the same time. In short, the taste was not off-putting and I’ve tried far worse in the name of “wellness.” Bonus: there is no added sugar to any of Apothékary’s products.
After two weeks, it’s not like I’m suddenly blissed out without a care in the world. But, I have noticed that my mood is…steadier and perhaps, less jagged around the edges. Hormones are complicated and I recognize no single product or lifestyle change is a silver bullet, but adopting Every Phase™ as a daily habit feels like a step in the right direction. For me, it’s less about finding a magical overnight cure and more about finding a natural solution that supports my body where it’s at now.
Because Women’s Health Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought
Despite representing 51% of the population, women are still underrepresented in clinical research. A 2022 Harvard Medical School study found that women made up only about 40% of participants in trials for three of the conditions that impact us most: cancer, cardiovascular disease, and psychiatric disorders. That gap has real consequences: it means women’s health needs are often treated as an afterthought rather than the focus.
That’s why products like Every Phase™ feel so refreshing. It’s designed for us, with women’s hormonal realities in mind, and it works across every life stage—from PMS to perimenopause to menopause. With so many tasks already on my mental to-do list, I appreciate that this is an all-in-one product that will span multiple life stages. And, instead of masking symptoms, it supports balance naturally, with clinically-backed ingredients that align to what my body needs.
Hormones may always be complicated, but they don’t have to run the show. With Every Phase™, I finally feel like I have something that helps me steady the ride in a way that makes reclaiming balance and making me feel like myself again approachable and easy.
Discover Every Phase™, natural hormone support that delivers real results
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This (or these) product(s) is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, and prevent any disease.
