Menopause Bundle

Supplementation during menopause is simple!

Take Vitamin D to reduce risk of osteopenia (thinning bones) and osteoporosis (brittle bones). Low oestrogen in peri and post menopause causes our bones to get thinner and weaker. Why is this important? Well, if we fall and sustain a fracture, at best we’re out of action for a few weeks eg not being able to wash your hair or drive after a wrist fracture (very common after falling on an outstretched hand- commonly known as a Colles’ Fracture--- random useless info- Colles fracture is named after Abraham Colles, the Irish surgeon who first described it!). At worst, we sustain a hip fracture, increasing risk of hospitalisation which increases risk of hospital complications like pneumonia and blood clots. Trust me. Take the vitamin D and protect your bones. Next most important is Omegas. These reduce blood pressure and cholesterol to protect your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in peri and post menopausal women. Taking omegas supports heart health. Then there’s Magnesium which helps with muscle aches and pains of menopause as well as supporting sleep.

Summary of health benefits

Omega 3 Fish Oils:

• Our Omega 3 Fish Oils contain 330mg of Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 550mg of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
• EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart.
• DHA contributes to normal brain function and the functioning of normal vision.
• EPA and DHA also contribute to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels (triglycerides are a type of cholesterol). Taking two tablets daily is the recommended dose for maintaining normal blood triglyceride levels.

Magnesium contributes to a:

• reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• electrolyte balance
• normal functioning of the nervous system
• normal muscle function
• normal protein synthesis
• normal psychological function
• maintenance of normal bones and teeth

Vitamin D contributes to:

• normal function of immune system
• normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus
• normal blood calcium levels
• the maintenance of normal bones, muscles and teeth