More than half of women who go through menopause find its symptoms distressing. In fact, 10% leave their jobs because of the burden.
It’s no wonder that a huge selection of supplements claim to relieve menopause’s unpleasant effects. But do they actually work? Which products are backed by clinical evidence, and which are just “menowashing”?
In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Dr. Sarah Berry ask: What’s the evidence behind menopause supplements?
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Mentioned in today’s episode:
Introduction to menopause from John Hopkins Medicine
What is menopause? from The National Institute on Aging
What you should know about hormone therapy and menopause from the Columbia University Irving Medical Centre
Menopause symptoms in depth from the National Center For Complementary and Integrative Health
Menopause supplements: Effectiveness, side effects, and safety from Medical News Today
The role of diet in managing menopause symptoms from Nutrition Bulletin
Revealing the evidence-based diet solutions to managing your menopause symptoms from Nutrition Bulletin
Episode transcripts are available here.
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