A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in reproductive-age women found that 8 weeks of standardized shatavari extract supplementation was associated with improvements in sexual function, vaginal moisture, fatigue, and sleep disturbance.

Why responsible innovation means asking whether yesterday's formulations still reflect today's best science—not just launching the next new ingredient.

Women are the predominant users of these drugs, and the authors say guidance has not kept pace, with nutrient gaps and supplement support also in focus.

The ingredient manufacturer's ingredients now appear in a vaginal microbiome capsule and an allergy oral strip, signaling broader category use for pro- and postbiotics.