subject: The Essential Vitamins For Menopause [print this page] The Essential Vitamins For Menopause The Essential Vitamins For Menopause
It really can be a confusing issue for women.
On the one hand we hear how wonderful HRT is and how it has transformed the lives of menopausal women all over the world and on the other, we are inundated with health warnings about the possible dangers and pitfalls of taking it.
Perhaps therefore, it is not surprising that more women are seeking out safer alternatives in the form of `natural` therapies, including vitamins and minerals.
Even then, selecting the best options can be a minefield, so here is a brief rundown on some of the most popular:
B Complex The B group of vitamins can be extremely useful in combating stress and improving energy levels. It is interesting that stress and anxiety can deplete some of these vitamins and quite often people who are lethargic and apathetic, are deficient in this group.
Vitamin C Vitamin C may help hot flashes and is also used to help promote a healthy heart.
Vitamin D This vitamin is important in helping to help protect bones from osteoporosis, as it regulates calcium and ensures that it is absorbed correctly.
Vitamin E This is well worth trying if you suffer from hot flashes, skin problems or vaginal dryness.
Vitamin K Another good vitamin for taking care of bones.
Don't forget that although minerals are often overlooked, they too are also very useful in helping with menopausal symptoms:
Calcium This mineral is needed to protect against bone loss.
Selenium Selenium has been used to encourage hormonal balance.
Potassium Potassium is lost when you perspire and needs to be replaced.
If you're adding new vitamins or herbs to your eating regime, use smaller doses initially as some people may have adverse reactions to certain herbs. If you're taking any medication, be sure to mention this to your health care practitioner, because there are some herbs should not be taken with certain medication
