As you know, I am constantly reading studies and research in order to provide my menopausal patients with the best, most up to date, cutting edge care.
In a recent scientific study I read, it discussed what most of us already know: women going through menopause and in post-menopause require more nutritional support; otherwise, they can be more prone to increased risk for certain conditions.
“Postmenopausal women are at increased risk of changing and/or deficient nutrient levels, making them more vulnerable to chronic conditions than premenopausal women.” Pubmed: PMID: 38935105
Unfortunately, there is a lack of research specific to women’s nutritional needs, and most nutritional recommendations for women aren’t specific per life stage (e.g., premenopausal, perimenopausal, postmenopausal) outside of general categories, like women being over 19 years of age, pregnant, or lactating.
In the article, the authors discussed how postmenopausal women are at increased risk of lower levels of nutrients, like protein, omega-3s, vitamin D, and B vitamins, and higher levels of iron, which could predispose them for greater risk for certain chronic diseases.
Therefore, if you are a postmenopausal woman, it is best to be even more diligent about working with a health practitioner on your labs, diet, hormones and supplemental regimen to optimize your health outcomes.
If you fall into this category of postmenopausal, I recommend that you get Functional labs done twice per year, alongside other tests when needed to help tweak your diet, hormones, supplements and daily routine.
My patient Monica was struggling with menopausal symptoms for a couple of years, including extreme fatigue, brain fog, hot flashes and unwanted menopausal weight gain. She had a hard time getting through her day at work and needed to take a nap when she got home.
She said “this isn’t me, I want to feel like myself again!”
We took a deep dive into her hormones, adrenals and nutritional status and found that she was deficient is several important nutrients, especially protein.
Her hormones were out of balance, and she had adrenal dysfunction, which explained the severe fatigue.
Once we incorporated the right amount of protein and high phytonutrient foods into her diet, balanced her hormones and got her on a personalized supplement program to correct nutrient deficiencies, she was able to lose 20 pounds, and got her energy back, and the hot flashes because less frequent and less severe.
If you are suffering from menopausal symptoms and you’d like some general guidelines on menopause, including Functional lab testing, personalized nutrition and lifestyle approaches, book your FREE 30 Minute Discovery Call with me, and let’s discuss how your diet and supplements can be personalized to your needs.
You may also want to consider other approaches we can use to take a deep look into your health status, including Comprehensive Functional lab testing to measure your nutrients, hormones, adrenals, thyroid, gut health, cardiovascular health and even genetics.
Click HERE for the link to the study “Postmenopausal women are at increased risk of changing and/or deficient nutrient levels, making them more vulnerable to chronic conditions than premenopausal women.” Pubmed: PMID: 38935105
Cheers!
Dr. Helene
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