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Menopause Support Vitamins

Menopause is a natural process that women go through as their bodies change with age. As women become olde,r their eggs age, menstruation stops and fertility ends. Most women begin menopause in their 50s but some experience early menopause as soon as age 30. Symptoms arise a few years before and gradually increase over time. Some symptoms women experience are hot flashes, irregular periods moods swings and fatigue. Vitamins can help ease the effects of menopause.

  1. Significance

    • According the Mayo Clinic, several vitamins have a dramatic effect on how the body reacts to menopause. Vitamin E provides relief from mild hot flashes. They recommend taking a minimum of 400 IU of vitamin E each day. Foods that contain vitamin E include sunflower seeds eggs, pumpkin seeds, almonds and salmon.

    Types

    • There are different types of vitamins: whole food, synthetic and liquid vitamins. Whole food vitamins are made from food. Synthetic vitamins are made in a lab and come in high doses, but the body uses them the same way as it uses vitamins in food. Both types may be in capsules or in liquids. Read the label to find out what type of vitamin you are getting.

    Benefits

    • According to Maxi Health Research, you need more vitamin D and calcium when you go through menopause. Hormonal fluctuations may cause you to develop weaker bones, making you more vulnerable to osteoporosis. Take 1000 mg of calcium per day in addition to 2000 mg of vitamin D3. In addition, eat a good diet with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

    Expert Insight

    • According to Dr. Michelle Haendiges, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and owner of Menopause University--a private school that provides education packets for women dealing with menopause-- effects can be dramatic: sleep problems from hot flashes, mood disorders and even depression.

      Supporting the body through menopause with diet, lifestyle and vitamins is essential. Vitamin B6, folic acid and B12 help support the body during menopause by regulating fluids, improving mental health and helping to metabolize proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

    Warning

    • Talk to your doctor before taking vitamins. Some vitamins and herbs may interact with medications. If you are taking prescription drugs, you may need to avoid certain vitamins and herbs, or switch medications. If there is a known interaction, your doctor may be able to subscribe something else for your health condition.

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