Insomnia, Night Sweats, Osteoporosis, Low Hair Volume... What To Eat During Menopause? Physician: Pay Attention To These 5 Kinds

The hormonal changes of menopause have a huge impact on the body. From the more obvious insomnia, flushing, night sweats, mood swings, etc., classified as symptoms of menopause, to the more subtle effects, such as bone loss, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, weight gain, cholesterol changes, skin aging , hair loss, dryness in private parts, leakage of urine, etc.

Chen Junlin, a domestic medical doctor, pointed out on Facebook that menopause should not be regarded as a disease, it is a physiological process that every woman must go through; through lifestyle adjustment and nutritional supplements, this beautiful period can be The transformation process is smoother. What are the key nutrients that menopausal women should pay special attention to? Chen Junlin is as follows:

Get enough calcium to help maintain healthy bones. Dairy products are high in calcium and can be consumed in moderation if there is no associated food allergy or lactose intolerance. In addition, black sesame seeds, dark green vegetables, seaweed, dried small fish, dried shrimp, tofu, etc. are also food sources rich in calcium.

To save bone and avoid osteoporosis, calcium alone is not enough, and vitamin D is also needed. Although Taiwan has a lot of sunshine, according to statistics, Chinese people are generally insufficient in vitamin D. Chen Junlin suggested that blood can be drawn to test the blood concentration, and then supplemented as needed. Foods containing vitamin D include: eggs, fatty fish (such as salmon, cod), sun-dried mushrooms, etc.

Magnesium is involved in many physiological reactions of the body, which can stabilize the autonomic nervous system, relax the tense muscles, and balance calcium and magnesium, so that calcium can be used more effectively. dark green vegetables, dark chocolate, avocados, nuts, seeds, pods, fish, bananas, etc. all contain magnesium.

Yams, non-GMO soybeans, North American black cohosh, phytohormones contained in flaxseeds, burdock, etc., are suitable for menopausal women with flushing, night sweats and sleep disturbances. It is recommended to consult a professional before supplementing.

Cruciferous vegetables have substances I3C (indole-3-carbinol) and DIM (diindolylmethane) that balance estrogen metabolism, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, green cabbage, cabbage, etc., you can take more .

In addition to the nutrients mentioned above, Chen Junlin also reminded that balanced nutrition, moderate exercise, good sleep, and good stress relief are important homework regardless of age, and even more important after menopause; take good care of your body, you can transform gracefully , happy mature age.

◎ Image source/Dazhi Image/Shutterstock ◎ Source: Dr. Chen Junlin's Notes on Beauty