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Menopause Supplements
by Geri Walton ~ December 27th, 2008
Most women begin to experience menopausal symptoms between the ages of forty and fifty-five. Menopause is caused by hormonal changes, and, it’s symptoms are similar to adrenal stress symptoms and often include irritability, fatigue, depression, mood swings, and nervous disorders. However, menopausal supplements, along with diet, may control symptoms, so that no medical intervention is needed.
The supplements most often helpful for menopausal women are
| Supplement | Possible Health Benefits | Best Sources |
| Calcium |
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Herbs include amaranth, chickweed, comfrey, horsetail, nettle, oatstraw, and rosemary. |
| Dong Quai |
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The root can be eaten, or it can be taken in tincture form. |
| Ginseng |
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The root of this anti-aging herb can be eaten, or it can be taken in tincture form. |
| Iron |
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Herbal sources include alfalfa, comfrey, horsetail, nettle, parsley, and yellow dock root. |
| Spirulina |
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This blue-green algae can be taken in powder or tablet form, and you can also purchase spirulina drinks through Empowdered Herbals. |
| Vitamin B Complex |
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Vitamin B complex can be found in tablets or pills. |
| Vitamin E |
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Vitamin E supplements are available in capsules. |
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Informational Note: This site provides information for educational purposes, and although People sometimes have allergic or adverse reactions to supplements
If you have not taken something before and if you decide to try it,
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December 27th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
This was interesting. I can tell I am entering peri menopause by changes going on. I will try some supplements.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:11 am
Hi Geri,
Hope you had a nice relaxing Christmas.
I enjoyed this article - I have been suffering from hot flashes for quite some time now due to an early hysterectomy. I have tried Black Cohosh which seems to help, but will definitely try some of your suggestions.
Have a great day today!
Kymber
December 28th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
I went into full blown menopause at 46. I had massive hot flashes every 15 minutes. I literally could NOT function.
I was put on a hormone patch with estradiol and projesterone.
I’m thinking of switching over the bio-identicals…..should I?
December 28th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Charmaine:
I’m not a doctor, and I would never advise switching or discontinuing any medications your doctor has given you. I can, however, find information about bioidenticals and let you know both the good and the bad. Once you have that information, you can make a more informed decision about whether or not you want to switch. I will create a post on bioidenticals soon.
Geri