Menopause Supplement
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The male version
Natl. Inst. of Aging
Men going through the male version of menopause may have questions about supplements - get answers about testosterone supplements here.
Vitamin E for breakfast?
Aphrodite Women's Health
Don't skip breakfast! A study finds that Vit E, used to treat menopause symptoms, is absorbed better from fortified cereal than from supplements.
Herbal supplements for menopause
Holistic Online
Though much debunked by science, herbal menopause supplements are very popular treatment options for symptoms of menopause. Get a quick look at them here.
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Are the risks of taking soy balanced by the benefits of soy supplements for menopause? Well-balanced article talks about breast cancer risks and soy.
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Disappointing news for many women. Small study on popular herbal menopause supplements finds little evidence that they work.
Slow postmenopausal weight gain
Medicine Net
Reap the double benefits of calcium and Vit D. These supplements have been shown to reduce weight gain and slow bone loss in menopausal women.
A primer on supplements
iVillage
Great general information on supplements, including what classifies as a supplement, risks, benefits and regulation of supplements. Be sure to watch the videos for more useful information.
Why vitamins?
Feminist Women's Health Center
Excerpt from a book discusses why vitamins are important for good health during menopause. If you feel your diet is low, then you may want to consider supplementing.
The must-read list
Early Menopause
Fantastic resource - has all the information you need to know about vitamins and supplements for menopause. Dietary sources, their role in our bodies and recommended dosages.
At a glance
Epigee
Excellent short list of the most commonly used menopause supplements and what symptoms they may help.
Another great list
Menopause
Good list of popular supplements for menopause with an in-depth look at calcium and dietary sources for calcium.
Soy primer
Supplement Watch
Considering soy as a menopause supplement? Get the lowdown on soy here - from scientific studies to dosage.
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Hot flash begone!
News Wise
Menopausal women taking a special soy supplement showed a decrease in the frequency and severity of hot flashes. Get the details here.
