FOUR IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS FOR MENOPAUSE
1. Vitamin E. Considered useful in alleviating hot flashes and thought to offer some heart protection although a recent study showed that 400 IU of vitamin E taken twice daily reduced hot flashes just slightly more than the placebo. Although some foods, such as nuts and seeds, egg yolk, and wheat […]
EAT PLENTY OF
• Foods high in calcium and vitamin D, such as low-fat dairy products.
• Fresh fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals, and bioflavonoids.
• Soy products, such as tofu, soy beverages, and soy nuts.
LIMIT
• Alcohol and caffeine.
HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY
In the past many women have chosen to counteract the effects of estrogen loss with hormone […]
Long before hormone replacement therapy, women often sought relief for their menopausal complaints with herbal remedies. Some of the more popular ones—for which there is some evidence of efficacy—are listed below. The evidence, however, is not compelling and the amounts of these substances found in commercial preparations is not standardized, which makes it difficult to […]