Stages of Menopause
Perimenopause• Irregular, short menstrual periods• Uncomfortable symptoms include hot flashes, insomnia, irritabilit
y, and backaches• May last four to five years or longer
Menopause• 12 months after the last menstrual
period• Production of progesterone and eggs
stops• Normally happens between the ages of 45
and 55
Postmenopause
Symptoms
Irregular menstrual periods Hot flashes Irritability, depression, anxiety Insomnia, poor sleep quality Palpitations, night sweats Forgetfulness (in some women) Vaginal dryness Headaches, vaginal infections, joint
aches and pains
Gynecological tumors• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that
long-term hormone replacement therapy increases incidence of gynecological tumors by 20%
• Risks surface within 2 years of use
Osteoporosis • Risk of osteoporosis increases by
26%• Prone to fractures in the hips, wrists
and spine
Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Cardiovascular disease • Heart disease risk increases by 80%
• Heart attack risk increases by 29%
Stroke• Risk of stroke increases by 41%
Endometrial growth
Deep vein thrombosis
Animal Estrogens vs. Phytoestrogens
Animal Estrogens
Phytoestrogens
Cancer-causing Cardiovascular disease
Stroke Osteoporosis
Regulate the immune system
Do not cause cancer
Inhibit cancer cell growth and activate cancer cell apoptosis
Phytoestrogens
Phytoestrogens
By filling estrogen receptor sites on cells, phytoestrogens help to prevent cancer and reduce risk of estrogen-dependent cancers
• Coumestrol can reduce incidence of borderline ovarian tumors
• In a study of 51,823 women:
Those with high lignan intake had 17% lower breast cancer risk
• In a study of 383 women:
High genistein levels in blood were related to lower breast cancer risk
Quit smoking
Avoid alcoholic drinks
Reduce fat intake
• Fats store excess estrogens
Minimize refined food intake
Lower blood pressure
Exercise, aerobics
Strategies for Menopause
Strategies for Menopause
Nutritious plant foods
• Phytoestrogens
• Vitamin C—tissue repair and iron absorption
• Fiber—helps to regulate estrogen levels
Menopausal women are 50% less efficient than adolescents in absorbing calcium• Calcium—soy, broccoli etc.
Nutritious Plant Foods
Chinese Yam
Sage
Raspberry
Ginkgo
Licorice
Chinese Yam
May lower blood pressure and protect the heart
Boosts immunity; the polysaccharide YP-1 may help to increase T-cells
RDPS-I polysaccharide helps to fight tumors
Dioscorin has antioxidant effects that protect against free radical damage
Protects the nervous system
Sage
Relieves hot flashes and night sweats
Rich in phytoestrogens
Nourishes the immune system
Antioxidant activity
Anti-inflammatory
Raspberry
Rich in phytoestrogens
Relieves hot flashes
High antioxidant content• Contains anthocyanins and vitamin C
• 50% higher antioxidant activity than strawberries and 10 times the antioxidant activity of tomatoes
Raspberry extract has been found to suppress cervical cancer cell production
Rich in phytoestrogens
Terpenoids help to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
Helps to enhance immunity
Anti-cancer
Quercetin—may inhibit estrogen-activated cancers such as bladder, breast and ovarian cancers
Ginkgo
Ginkgo
Helps to prevent osteoporosis
Antioxidant activityFlavonoids help to fight free radical damage
Empowers memory
Is ginkgo toxic?
Contains ginkgotoxin (4’-Omethylpyridoxine)
Only toxic in large amounts
Mostly due to overconsumption of ginkgo by children
Relieved by vitamin B6
Toxicity of plant varies with seasonToxicity higher in ginkgo
harvested at the end of July andbeginning of August
Phytoestrogens
Beta-sitosterol’s estrogenic activity is 1/400th of the strongest form of estrogen in the body
Supports adrenal gland function and enables adrenally produced hormones to work for longer periods
Supports hormonal balance
Licorice
Licorice
Relieves menopausal symptoms• Hot flashes
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Memory problems
Antioxidant effects—glabridin and glabrene
Immune-enhancing
Are phytoestrogens safe for men?
Research shows that phytoestrogens:
Will not alter testosterone levels
Have no effect on sperm concentration, count or motility
Are phytoestrogens nutritious for men?
Research shows that phytoestrogens:
Are beneficial to health
Can help to prevent breast and prostate cancer
Can men consume these plant foods?
Boost memory Counter stress Improve immunity Antioxidant activity to protect against free radical
damage
Chinese Yam, Sage, Raspberry, Ginkgo, Licorice
These natural and wholesome plant foods aid health in many ways including:
Chinese Yam
Helps to lower blood pressure and protect the heart
Boosts immunity by enhancing T-cell proliferation
Anti-tumor
Antioxidant activity protects against free radical damage
Neuroprotective
Sage
Boosts immunity
Antioxidant activity
Raspberry
High antioxidant activity– 50% higher than strawberries
– 10 times that of tomatoes
Ginkgo
Boosts memory
Improves immunity
Anti-cancer
Antioxidant activity protects against free radical damage
Lowers risk of cardiovascular disease
Licorice
Antioxidant activity
Boosts memory
Improves immunity
MENOVIE
Chinese Yam
Sage
Raspberry
Ginkgo
Licorice
Recommended intake:
3 capsules, two to three times daily
MENOVIE
Suitable for men and women
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