Collection: Menopause Supplements

The menopausal transition is marked by fluctuation in estrogen and progesterone levels. Women undergoing menopausal changes deal with hot flashes, troubled sleep, increased risk of fracture due to bone density, mood swings, weight changes, lack of sexual desire, irritability, low energy levels, etc. Supplements containing specific botanicals may help post-menopausal women deal with some health issues. 

Health benefits of menopause supplements

• Provide important nutrients to support bone health

Menopausal supplements containing vitamin D, magnesium, selenium, vitamin K, and calcium support bone health in post-menopausal women. These nutrients are important to maintain healthy bones and improve bone density.

• Help women deal with post-menopausal symptoms

They contain ingredients like soy isoflavones, genistein, etc that reduce symptoms like night sweats, hot flashes, etc.

• Prevent the build-up of excessive iron

Women after 50 are not at risk of iron deficiency, so many supplements do not contain iron. This is an important consideration because excessive iron has negative effects on the body.

• Address hair loss concerns

Hormonal imbalance and stress result in hair loss in women during menopause. Hair follicles shrink and hair grows thinner. Menopausal supplements provide vitamins, biotin, zinc, selenium, anti-oxidants, fatty acids, and amino acids that support hair growth.

Types of Supplements - Helps for Menopausal Symptoms 

• Black cohosh supplements

Black cohosh is a traditionally used herb for managing menopausal symptoms. It acts on serotonin receptors, exerts serotonergic effects, and relieves symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. Black cohosh is rich in triterpene glycosides, flavonoids, aromatic acids, etc.

• Isoflavone supplements

Supplements containing soy/isoflavones contain phytoestrogens including isoflavones, lignans, and coumestans. These phytoestrogens may have estrogenic properties.  It has a positive effect on lipid profiles and reduces cholesterol.

• Red clover supplements

Menopause compromises the quality of women’s life. Herbs like red clover have been used to tackle menopausal symptoms. This herb contains plant hormones that act similarly to estrogen. It has also been shown to improve the quality of menopausal women’s life.

• Women’s multivitamin 50 +

Menopause supplements fill nutritional gaps by supplying the nutrients women need the most after menopause. 

• Other ingredients 

Ginkgo biloba,  Ginseng, St John’s Wort, etc have been studied to relieve menopausal symptoms like sleep disturbances, cognition, mood swings, etc.

• Perimenopause supplements

Perimenopause is a phase of transition that ends in menopause. To support women during this phase of weight gain, mood swings, hot flashes, and weird periods, perimenopause supplements are available containing  Siberian rhubarb, or rhapontic rhubarb, Rhodiola, green tea leaf extracts, Valeriana officinalis, etc. AM/PM Perimenopause formula is available to relieve perimenopausal symptoms day and night.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What are the signs and symptoms of menopause?

• Changes in periods. They become irregular. Bleeding is either less or more than usual. 

• Hot flashes last for many years due to a decline in estrogen levels. These can also be followed by heavy sweating and shivering. Hot flashes occur many times a day and last for a few seconds to 10 minutes. 

• Loss of bladder control

• Impaired sleep quality. Not able to sleep well.

• Mood fluctuations and irritability

• Depression

• Weight gain

• Memory problems

• Muscle and joint pain

• Headache 

• Palpitation

• Abdominal fat

• Dry skin

• Hair thinning 

2) How do menopause supplements benefit women's health?

Menopause supplements support women's health in the phase of the menopausal transition in many ways they relieve symptoms including:

• Hot flashes

• Night sweats

• Low energy levels

• Mood swings

• Sleeplessness

• Libido

• Clarity

• Irritability

3) What are the most effective ingredients in menopause supplements?

The common ingredients in menopause supplements are:

• Wild Yam

• Rhapontic Rhubarb Root Extract (Rheum rhaponticum L.)

• Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) Root Extract

• Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) (Leaf)

• Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus castus) (Fruit) Extract

• Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) (Leaf) Extract 

• Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) (Root) Extract

4) What are the most popular supplements for perimenopause?

• Black cohosh supplements for menopausal support and comfort and reduce hot flashes.

• Progesterone cream

• PMS formula contains Vitex (chaste berry)

• Red clover supplements to treat menopause symptoms 

• St. John’s wort supplements to support mental health

• Maca root supplements reduce stress, hot flashes and improve libido and energy.

6) Are there any specific diets that work well with menopause belly fat supplements?

Here are some of the diet tips for menopausal women:

• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables 

• Take omega 3 via food or supplements

• Eat fibre-rich food

• Probiotics 

7) How do caffeine and green tea extract help with menopause belly fat?

Caffeine and EGCG are the bioactive substances in green tea that have a significant effect on metabolism. Green tea extract is associated with burning of fat and works best with exercise.

8) What causes of Menopause Belly Fat?

The main causes of menopause belly fat are:

• Hormonal changes

• Decrease in estrogen levels

• Changes in gut microbiome

• Lack of exercise

• Poor quality sleep

• Genetic factors

• Unhealthy lifestyle

9) Which supplements are most effective for reducing menopause belly fat?

Supplements for menopause belly fat may include:

• Borage oil supplements may help reduce the waist-to-hip ratio

• Probiotic supplements reduce weight by improving gut health and reducing inflammation and fat deposition.

• A combination of prebiotics and probiotics is also helpful.

• Omega 3 supplements

• Healthy lifestyle

• Follow Mediterranean diet