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Our favourite products to help support you during menopause
Written byNatalie Beastall
Reviewed byHeeral Patel
From protein to primrose oil, we share our selection of products designed to help you through menopause
Summary
Whey and collagen protein
Applied Nutrition
Complete Protein Vanilla 450g
€30.00
Energy support
Wild Nutrition
Wild Nutrition Food Grown Menopause Complex for Women 60 Capsules
€45.00
Regulates hormonal activity
Holland & Barrett
Holland & Barrett Evening Primrose & Starflower Oil 1000mg 30 Capsules
€12.99
Once something not to be discussed, now a hot topic at brunches and on social media amongst some of our favourite celebrities. The normalisation of the menopause has helped women all over the UK.
And with this, has come new products on the market not to be ignored. Let’s go on this journey together and take a look at how you can stay feeling like yourself.
What is menopause?
Put simply: it’s the stage in life when your periods have stopped for 12 months or more.1
You can also experience signs of menopause for a few years before your periods stop, which is known as perimenopause.
Like anything, your experience of the menopause will probably be different from your friends, so if something doesn’t feel right it’s best to go speak to a GP who’ll be able to help.
There are eight common menopause symptoms2 that are usually widely known (hot flashes, hair thinning, night sweats etc.), but there can actually be up to 34 symptoms of menopause.
Our favourite products to support you through menopause
What are the best menopause supplements, and could they actually help? We have a breakdown below of some of our favourites that we hope will have a positive impact on your health. But it’s important to remember that these products can’t be considered a miracle cure.
Applied Nutrition
€30.00
€18.00
€4.00/100 g
Protein is vital for our bones and muscles*, especially as oestrogen levels drop during perimenopause. So, we’ve included an Applied Nutrition protein powder to support your balanced diet.3
*Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass
The change in your skin might be one of the bigger things you notice about menopause. Of course, getting older means things change. Did you know almost a third of skin collagen is lost over the first five years after menopause? 5
Now, we’re not claiming you can get this back, but if you want to support your skin’s health with vitamin C, then this is the one for you.
All you have to do is mix one sachet daily with water.
This nifty supplement contains B6, which is a key player in helping regulate your hormones.7 Plus, it has two ingredients that your body can’t make on its own: Linolenic Acid (LA) and Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA).
You’re going to want to take one or two capsules daily, with a meal, to get the best out of them.
The final say
Just as everyone’s menopause is different, these products may work differently for everyone. But we hope that popping them into your bag or adding them to your daily routine helps make things a little easier when you need it.
Now that you’ve got your menopause supplements in hand, you might be looking for a menopause skincare routine or wondering how sex during the menopause might change.
Remember, if your menopause signs are difficult to handle, or you’d like help exploring your options, speak to your GP for advice.
The advice in this article is for information only and should not replace medical care. Please check with your GP or healthcare professional before trying any supplements, treatments or remedies.
Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Before taking any supplements or minerals, it’s best to make sure you’re getting all the nutrients through your diet first.
1. NHS. Menopause [Internet]. NHS. 2022. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/
2. NHS. Symptoms - Menopause [Internet]. NHS. 2022. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/symptoms/
3. Maltais ML, Desroches J, Dionne IJ. Changes in muscle mass and strength after menopause. J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact [Internet]. 2009 Oct-Dec [cited 2024 Aug 15]; 9(4): 186-97. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19949277/
4. European Commission. Characteristics [Internet]. European Commission [cited 2024 Oct 15]. Available from: https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6401
5. Jenkins G, Wainwright LJ, Holland R, Barrett KE, Casey J. Wrinkle reduction in post‐menopausal women consuming a novel oral supplement: a double‐blind placebo‐controlled randomized study. International Journal of Cosmetic Science [Internet]. 2013 Sep 18;36(1):22–31. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4265247/
6. Tardy AL, Pouteau E, Marquez D, Yilmaz C, Scholey A. Vitamins and minerals for energy, fatigue and cognition: A narrative review of the biochemical and clinical evidence. Nutrients [Internet]. 2020;12(1):228. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7019700/
7. Saadat Parhizkar, Latiffah Abd Latiff. Supplementary health benefits of linoleic Acid by improvement of vaginal cornification of ovariectomized rats. PubMed [Internet]. 2013 Jan 1; Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3846030/
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