Hormify Review

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Hormify presents itself as a supplement designed to support hormonal balance and help with hormonal weight. But when you look closely at the formula—and its very unusual mix of ingredients—you start to wonder whether any of them can actually influence hormones or weight in a meaningful way. So let’s walk through the key components together and see what the science really says.

Ingredients of Hormify

Vitamins and Minerals

Most of the vitamins and minerals in Hormify, including vitamin A, several B-vitamins, and zinc, have little to no evidence supporting weight loss or hormone regulation. The only two worth discussing are vitamin B6 and zinc.

Vitamin B6 has been studied for PMS relief. A meta-analysis showed that B6 performed better than placebo for easing mood changes and bloating. However, the studies were low quality, and—most importantly—none of those benefits translated into weight loss. Even more telling, the effective research doses were around 50–80 mg per day. Hormify provides just 3.8 mg, which isn’t enough to reproduce those effects.

Zinc has also been studied, but mostly in the context of PCOS. One small trial found that women with PCOS taking metformin experienced improvements in hair thinning and unwanted facial hair when zinc sulfate was added. But once again, there were no changes in weight. Another study in adults with obesity confirmed that zinc supplementation had no impact on body weight, BMI, or calorie intake.

L-Arginine

L-arginine is an amino acid known for boosting nitric oxide, which supports blood flow. It’s often used for circulation and athletic performance, and while it may slightly enhance exercise capacity, that doesn’t translate into weight loss. In one study, male athletes taking 2 grams of arginine per day improved performance but saw no change in weight, BMI, fat mass, or muscle mass. And there are no human studies showing benefits for hormone balance in women.

Epimedium, Catuaba, Damiana, Muira puama, Chinese Smilax

These five herbs share a common theme: they’re traditionally used for libido, mood, or energy, but they lack solid clinical evidence.

Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed) is used for fatigue and libido.
Catuaba is a Brazilian bark known for mood and energy.
Damiana is traditionally used as an aphrodisiac.
Muira puama is another herb tied to mood and libido.
Chinese Smilax appears in Traditional Chinese Medicine for joint and skin concerns.

Even though these herbs have long histories in folk medicine, none have reliable human studies showing they improve hormones, metabolic health, or weight loss.

Tribulus extract

Tribulus is common in both sports supplements and Ayurvedic formulas and is often marketed for libido or fertility. Some research suggests potential benefits, but it’s limited. One study in women with PCOS found improvements in menstruation and ovulation when Tribulus was combined with other herbs. Another combination formula showed benefits for menopausal symptoms.

Here’s the issue: Tribulus has rarely been studied on its own, so we can’t tell whether it was responsible for the benefits. And in the few studies available, effective doses are usually 1,000 mg per day or more. Hormify contains far less, making meaningful results unlikely. There’s also no evidence that Tribulus supports weight loss.

Dong Quai

Dong Quai is a well-known herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is often used for vitality and menstrual support. But despite its traditional reputation, research doesn’t back it up. In one study of postmenopausal women, Dong Quai didn’t improve menopausal symptoms or estrogen levels. No studies show any impact on weight.

Ginkgo

Ginkgo is mainly recognized for cognitive support. Some research also suggests that specific standardized extracts—like EGb 761—may help reduce PMS symptoms such as breast tenderness and emotional changes. However, these extracts aren’t the same as what’s included in Hormify, and none of the studies found any benefits for weight loss.

Asian Ginseng

Panax ginseng has been lightly studied in menopausal women. In one trial, Korean red ginseng helped reduce hot flashes and improve mood, but it didn’t affect estrogen levels—so the benefits were symptom-focused rather than hormonal. The study used 3 grams of ginseng daily, while Hormify includes only a fraction of that dose. And there’s no evidence that Panax ginseng supports weight loss.

Ashwaghanda extract

Ashwagandha is one of the few ingredients with meaningful research behind it. Studies show it may improve perimenopausal symptoms, reduce hot flashes, and support aspects of libido. It may also help with stress-related weight gain, though it hasn’t been shown to directly cause weight loss. Still, effective doses hover around 600 mg per day—far higher than what Hormify provides.

Ginger

Ginger has a long history as a warming, soothing herb, and some early research suggests it may offer small hormonal or metabolic benefits for people with PCOS. However, those studies used grams of ginger each day—far more than you could ever pack into a capsule of Hormify. So while ginger is great in your tea or cooking, the tiny amount included here won’t meaningfully affect hormones or weight.

Maca

Maca is a Peruvian root that’s often promoted for fertility, energy, and hormone balance. One study showed that taking a few grams of maca slightly improved menopausal symptoms, but it didn’t change hormone levels in any measurable way. Although maca has a reputation for supporting fertility, the evidence mostly comes from animal studies—like mice producing larger litters. Human research doesn’t back this up. In fact, studies show maca does not improve sperm concentration, and there’s no solid evidence that it helps with PMS, menopause, or hormone-related weight gain.

L-Phenylalanine

L-phenylalanine is an amino acid sometimes used for mood or cognitive support, but there’s no research showing it improves hormone balance or supports weight loss. In one study involving women with obesity, taking phenylalanine before meals didn’t reduce appetite or calorie intake at all.

Asparagus extract

Asparagus extract—also called shatavari in Ayurvedic medicine—is traditionally used as a female tonic. A small study found that 300 mg per day of a standardized shatavari extract helped reduce perimenopausal symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. But Hormify isn’t using that type of extract. Instead, it includes plain asparagus—the same vegetable you toss on a dinner plate. While nutritious, the tiny amount in a capsule isn’t going to deliver any meaningful benefit.

Is Hormify Effective?

After reviewing the entire formula, I don’t see evidence that Hormify can meaningfully support hormone balance or help with weight loss. At best, it acts like a mild B-vitamin supplement with a little zinc mixed in. Most of the herbs in the blend come from traditional or folk uses—mainly for libido, energy, or general vitality—not hormone regulation or metabolism. And for nearly all of these ingredients, either the research doesn’t exist or the existing studies don’t show benefits for hormones or weight.

Even the ingredients with weak supporting evidence—like ginger or ashwagandha—require much higher doses or highly standardized extracts to have any real effect. Hormify doesn’t provide those.

If you’re genuinely looking for support with menopausal symptoms, options like soy isoflavones or black cohosh have far stronger evidence behind them.

Overall rating

Hormify-review-overall-summary-rating — Overall rating Hormify supplement review summary

Rating Hormify by effectiveness for hormones and weight loss, I’m giving it an F. It uses extremely low doses and mostly unproven herbs.

Rating it by cost, I’m giving it an F. It can be easily replicated for a fraction of the price.

Rating it for safety, I’m giving it a C. While the doses are low, the product contains many poorly studied herbs, and uncommon botanicals carry a higher risk of contamination or inconsistent quality.

Overall rating, I’m giving an F. I would recommend you stay away from it.

Top alternatives to Hormify

Black cohosh (generic) – 1 to 3 caps / day
Black cohosh (Remifemin) – 2 caps / day
Soy isoflavones (Estroven) – 1 cap / day
Soy isoflavones (generic) – 1 to 2 caps / day
Vitamin B complex – 1 to 2 caps / day
Zinc (lozenge) – 1 lozenge / day
Zinc citrate (caps) – 1 cap / day

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