Danielle Lin Show: The Art of Living and Science of Life

Making Sense of Menopause –Fred Pescatore, MD

Nov 10, 2025
Fred Pescatore, MD, a board-certified physician and bestselling author in integrative medicine, dives deep into menopause. He highlights how Pycnogenol can significantly alleviate symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings by improving microcirculation and reducing inflammation. Pescatore contrasts modern understandings of menopausal health with historical misconceptions and emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, for overall well-being. He also discusses hormone replacement therapy, testing methods, and the journey of aging gracefully.
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INSIGHT

Microcirculation Is A Central Lever

  • Pycnogenol improves microcirculation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tiny blood vessels throughout the body.
  • This wider effect explains benefits across hair, brain, heart, and inflammation in menopause.
ADVICE

Pycnogenol Dosing Backed By Cardiovascular Trials

  • Take 100 mg of pycnogenol daily to lower systolic blood pressure and inflammation markers over months.
  • The study showed systolic BP down 8%, homocysteine down 47%, and CRP down 60% after six months.
INSIGHT

Menopause Removes Estrogen's Heart Protection

  • Estrogen provides cardioprotection before menopause, and risk equalizes with men's after menopause.
  • This shift makes cardiovascular prevention essential for menopausal women.
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