Sleep disturbances were the most common symptoms reported by 82% of women in perimenopause. More than half of women experience brain fog, anxiety, weight gain, low libido, joint pain and memory loss. People living with obesity were also much more likely to have these symptoms.
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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