Menopause

What is Menopause?

Menopause represents a major transition in the lives of most women resulting from decreased production of sex hormones from the ovaries.

What are the Symptoms of Menopause?

Typical symptoms of menopause include irritability, hot flushes, night sweats, headache, and weight changes.  These can be a result of oestrogen deficiency.

Supplements that help with Menopause

Supplements that may help reduce menopausal symptoms:

• Isoflavones are phytooestrogens (or plant-derived oestrogens) found in soy and other plants.  Isoflavones may be a suitable alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for some women to reduce some of these menopausal symptoms.
• Other nutrients that may be of benefit:
  • vitamin A,
  • B vitamins,
  • vitamin E,
  • calcium,
  • magnesium,
  • zinc.

Menopause and Osteoporosis

Menopause can wreak havoc on your bones.  It is important to maintain healthy bones.  The following supplements will help to maintain healthy bones:

• plant sterols,
• glucosamine and chondroitin,
• magnesium,
• manganese,
• phosphorus,
• calcium,
• vitamin D,
• vitamin K,
• boron.