Metagenics O-Lift — 60 Tablets
TGA-listed practitioner-only Traditional Chinese Medicine formula for hormonal support during menopause.
A practitioner-only TCM formula for menopausal symptoms
Metagenics O-Lift is a TGA-listed complementary medicine manufactured by Metagenics (Aust) Pty Ltd.
It is formulated to help manage menopausal symptoms including hot flushes with perspiration, night sweats, fatigue, emotional changes, and mild anxiety.
The formula is based on Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, also known as Six Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia, one of the most widely used and longest-standing formulas in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It was first documented in a 12th century Chinese medical treatise, with two additional herbs included in O-Lift for enhanced symptom management.
In TCM theory, menopausal symptoms are associated with Kidney Yin Deficiency, where the cooling, nourishing, and fluid-regulating functions of the kidney system become insufficient.
Traditional herbs for Yin nourishment and heat clearing
All amounts below are the dry herb equivalents per tablet.
Rehmannia glutinosa — 3.2g dry root
The primary herb in the formula. In TCM, prepared Rehmannia is the principal Kidney Yin tonic traditionally used for irregular menstruation, night sweats, sleeplessness, and fatigue.
Cornus officinalis — 1.6g dry fruit
Shan Zhu Yu is a key astringent herb traditionally used to help stabilise and retain fluids, reducing night sweats and excessive perspiration.
Dioscorea oppositifolia — 1.6g dry rhizome
Shan Yao is a gentle tonic for the kidney, spleen, and lung systems, included to support adrenal function and digestive health.
Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa — 1.1g dry seed
Suan Zao Ren is a TCM calming herb traditionally used for insomnia, palpitations, irritability, and anxiety.
Paeonia suffruticosa — 920mg dry root bark
Mu Dan Pi helps clear heat generated from Yin Deficiency and has mild blood-moving properties.
Poria cocos — 920mg dry fruiting body
Fu Ling supports the spleen and heart in TCM and contributes gentle calming and digestive-protective effects.
Alisma orientale — 920mg dry rhizome
Ze Xie balances the heavy nature of Rehmannia by gently draining downward and clearing heat from the kidney and bladder system.
Anemarrhena asphodeloides — 890mg dry rhizome
Zhi Mu clears heat and nourishes Yin simultaneously, with specific relevance for hot flushes and night sweats.
Traditional support for common menopause symptoms
Hot flush support
Supports management of menopausal hot flushes with perspiration according to the TGA-listed label.
Night sweats
Astringent and Yin-nourishing herbs are used traditionally for night sweats and fluid regulation.
Sleep and calm
Zizyphus seed adds targeted support for disturbed sleep, irritability, palpitations, and mild anxiety.
Fatigue support
Rehmannia is traditionally used for fatigue and adrenal support within the product's listed indications.
Plant-based formula
Fully plant-derived and free from animal products, dairy, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts, yeast, and soy protein.
What we know and what we do not
- Traditional use: Liu Wei Di Huang Wan has been used continuously in Chinese medicine for over 800 years for the type of presentation O-Lift targets.
- TGA listing: TGA listing under AUST L acknowledges traditional use evidence as the basis for the accepted indications.
- Clinical research: Clinical studies exist, primarily from China. Memorial Sloan Kettering documents the formula's use for hot flashes, hypertension, and fatigue.
- Phytoestrogenic activity: Research has identified phytoestrogenic compounds in Rehmannia, Paeonia, and Anemarrhena.
- Evidence limits: High-quality randomised controlled trials specifically for Liu Wei Di Huang Wan in menopausal hot flushes to Western research standards are limited.
- Clinical context: Menopause is not a chiropractic condition, but menopausal symptoms can affect sleep, fatigue, joint pain, and low back discomfort that interact with chiropractic presentations.
Follow the TGA-listed label directions
- For acute symptoms: Take 1 tablet three times daily.
- Maintenance dose: Take 1 tablet daily.
- Or take as directed by your chiropractor or healthcare professional.
- Take with water, with or after food.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius. Keep out of reach of children.
- If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your chiropractor or GP.
Important — please read before use
- Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
- This product is for women experiencing menopausal symptoms.
- It is not appropriate for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- If you have a history of hormone-sensitive conditions, consult your GP or oncologist before using any product with phytoestrogenic activity.
- If you are taking HRT or other hormonal medications, consult your prescribing doctor before adding herbal hormonal support products.
- Menopausal symptoms can sometimes be the presenting feature of other conditions that require medical assessment.
- This product does not replace medical investigation or management of menopause-related health risks including bone density, cardiovascular health, or hormone-related conditions.
- Keep out of reach of children.
