For those experiencing menopause, you don’t want to shock your system all at
once with a collection of foreign materials your body isn’t used to. There’s
already enough going on inside the body of a menopausal woman without adding in
any other strange chemicals.
What’s important in a supplement then, is that its phytoestrogen comes from
natural sources—things your body is already used to. Obviously, one of the best
sources for extracts of it is soy.
But for menopause, you need more than that. You want ingredients combined
with it that act as catalysts—that help the body make use of the phytoestrogen.
Combinations of herbs like licorice root extract, chasteberry, black cohosh,
and dong quai will help create healthy bone structure and cardiovascular health
while providing support during the menopausal years.
What are some of the benefits of supplementing sensibly for your menopause
symptoms? With sensible supplementation, expect a reduction in symptoms like
hot flashes and profuse perspiration. Mood wise, menopausal women using
phytoestrogen may notice a reduction in nervousness, depression, and
irritability. Mood swings that may have accompanied menopause may be
dramatically reduced. In addition, sleep patterns may improve, and headaches,
vertigo, and heart palpitations could disappear.
In addition to all of these benefits, though, improved cardiovascular health
means there is a greater chance of having an active lifestyle. And you know
what that means—an active lifestyle leads to weight management, and maybe even
healthy weight loss—yes, even during menopause!