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Friday, March 27, 2009

Nutrients to combat Menopause!!!!!!

MENOPAUSE: Menopause is the phase of a woman's life when she no longer experiences menstruation. During the menopausal stage, hormonal fluctuations lead to menstrual irregularities, and women also experience symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, increased urinary tract problems, loss of libido, weight gain, and skin dryness.
Hence certain vital nutrients are required to combat menopause.

VITAMIN E: It is considered useful in alleviating hot flushes and also offers heart protection.
food sources of Vitamin E are foods such as nuts, seeds, egg yolk and wheat germ.



CALCIUM: It prevents the development of osteoporosis.
food sources are milk, milk products, sardines, almonds, broccoli and spinach.



VITAMIN D: To absorb calcium the body needs Vitamin D, which can be made by the skin after exposure to the sun.
dietary source of this vitamin includes fortified milk, eggs,fish oil, etc.



MAGNESIUM: It works with calcium to maintain bone density. found in whole grains, milk and milk products, tofu, nuts
seeds and legumes.



PHYTOESTROGENS: It can help alleviate hot flushes, also protects against heart diseases and osteoporosis.
food rich in phytoestrogens include soy foods, flaxseed, chick peas and other legumes.

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