Written by Abigail Jackson - February 24, 2023
Menopause is an important stage in a woman’s life, as it marks the end of her reproductive years. During this time, her body goes through a variety of physiological changes that can cause many uncomfortable and even debilitating symptoms. To make matters worse, these symptoms can continue for several years until menopause is complete. Fortunately, taking certain vitamins supplementally or from food sources may help reduce the severity of these symptoms.
Multiple Vitamin Supplements<br>The most commonly recommended vitamins to take during menopause include a daily multivitamin containing Vitamin B-12 and folic acid, as well as Vitamin D3 at least twice a week. These vitamins are important because they not only provide energy regulation during menopause but may also help protect against bone loss due to osteoporosis development.
Vitamin B Complex<br>
It’s also recommended that women who are going through menopause take a vitamin B complex supplement daily, which combines all of the different types of B vitamins in one pill including thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5) and biotin (B7). This “stress-busting” group of vitamins helps provide your body with extra energy to cope with the physical and emotional stress associated with this period in life, while covering nutritional deficiencies that might have been occurring even before menopause began.
Calcium & Magnesium<br>
It's highly recommended that you take calcium supplements and eat foods high in calcium like dairy products or dark leafy greens every day. Calcium plays an especially important role during menopause by helping reduce hot flashes caused by hormone fluctuations. Magnesium supplements are also beneficial during this time since they work synergistically with calcium to help regulate hormones while reducing fatigue and anxiety levels.<br>
Fish Oil & Omega 3s:<br>
Adding fish oil or omega 3 fatty acids to your diet can be beneficial as well because omega 3s play an essential role in supporting heart health and reducing inflammation throughout your body. Eating cold water fish such as salmon and sardines is an excellent way to ensure you’re getting enough omega 3s during this period in life.<br>
**Herbal Remedies: <br>
Finally, consider incorporating herbal remedies into your daily regimen such as chaste berry extract or black cohosh root tea to help balance hormones naturally along with eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis.<br>
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