Vitamins and Natural Remedies For Menopause

Women can go through many changes during menopause, both physically and mentally. Not all will experience the same symptoms nor the degree of them. One thing is for certain though, you must make sure your body is receiving the proper nutrients to defend and combat against these changes.

Dry skin and changes in eye sight can be issues women face in later years. Vitamin A can help with this, but it can be toxic when taken in too large of doses. Therefore, it is recommended that you take not more than the daily recommended dosage of vitamin A supplements. What you can do is consume foods that contain beta carotene, which naturally converts to vitamin A. A few examples of these foods are milk, liver, eggs, meat, tomatoes, dark green leafy vegetables, and carrots.

The B vitamins, especially B6 and B12, are needed for those on hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

We all need these b vitamins at all ages, but during the menopausal years they are even more essential. Among other things, these particular elements can help with stress and mood swings.

B6 is responsible for redistributing amino acids which create proteins in the body. It also helps to form important enzymes.

B12 is sometimes known as the energy vitamin, and for good reason. It is needed in converting the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into energy. It also keeps red blood cells healthy and can be a great preventative for heart disease. B12 fights symptoms of fatigue and can indeed boost your energy level.

Vitamin C is essential for many of the bodily functions and in senior years it is especially beneficial for bone repair, healing, and maintaining good collagen levels.

Vitamin D is important for maintaining healthy bones and is a defense for osteoporosis. Vitamin D is obtained from few foods and is acquired mostly from sunlight on the skin.

Vitamin D helps control how much calcium is absorbed from foods we eat and distributes this calcium to our teeth, bones, muscles and blood. I might also add that D is one of the elements essential for a strong immune system.

Vitamin E can be used as an estrogen substitute and has been known as an effective remedy for hot flashes.

Other than vitamins, you might also be interested in some of these very good natural remedies for menopause:

Dong Quai for Hormone Balancing, Menopause and PMS

MellowPause for Menopause

Serenite-LT - A Long Term Solution to Chronic Insomnia

Thanda Passion Booster for Improved Female Libido and Pleasure

MindSoothe for Depression, Insomnia, OCD and Anxiety