07/02/2022
Top 10+ menopause supplements
Menopause affects all women differently.
A healthy diet and regular exercise can help keep menopause in check or less overwhelming, as can targeted nutrition.
Manage the changes of menopause
Menopause hits the average woman at age 51.
If you haven't been taking the supplements that women of all ages should take — like a multivitamin and probiotic — maybe it's time to be proactive?
Siberian rhubarb addresses some of the more common menopausal discomforts, including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, sleep disturbances, exhaustion, vaginal dryness, and more. See our picks for the best support.
The healthier baseline you're able to establish now, the better equipped you'll be to navigate these changes.
10+ best supplements for women's menopause
Best overall menopause supplement:
- Menopause Relief >> This non-hormonal formula contains Siberian rhubarb extract
which is demonstrated to relief and stabilize a whole range of menopause symptoms.
Popular supplements with nutrients for hormonal balance:
- Estrogen for Women >> This plant-based formula contains soy isoflavones and potent botanicals such as ultra-concentrated hops extract, broccoli, licorice and chasteberry extracts, dong quai, and more in just a single, vegetarian tablet.
- Thrivagen >> The unique combination of 16 different, herbal extracts (including Shatavari and Wild celery extract) in a liposomal formula can help maintain the female hormone balance and support energy, stress relief, mood, and sleep.
Best supplement to promote breast health:
- Breast Health Formula >> It contains indole-3-carbinol (I3C), found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, and other nutrients that benefit breast health, including phytoestrogens from soy.
Best supplements to promote healthy sleep:
- An all-night melatonin supplement — one that provides both immediate and extended-release. Our pick: Melatonin IR/XR >> or the new Rest & Renew >> with Ashwagandha.
Best bone health supplement:
- Bone Restore with vitamin K2 >> With less estrogen comes lower bone density; the majority of bone loss you'll experience in your lifetime is within the decade that you go through menopause. Bone Restore with vitamin K2 is packed with ingredients that help your bones stay youthful.
Best anti-aging skincare supplement:
- Declining levels of estrogen can cause your collagen levels to take a dip. Our new Daily Skin Defense >> helps with hydration, collagen production, and protection against everyday oxidative stress.
Best formula to keep your sex drive alive:
- Well, that dip in estrogen doesn't just affect your hair, skin, nails, and bones. It also means you may be less interested in sex — even if you're "in the mood" mentally and emotionally. Enhanced Sex for Women 50+ >> is a best seller for a good reason.
Best menopause supplement for weight loss:
- There's no magic supplement that will melt away menopausal weight, but you will find options that make it easier to stick to your goals. Body Trim and Appetite Control >> uses a clinically studied combination of lemon verbena and hibiscus extracts to help you master your appetite and avoid overeating.
Best menopause supplement for weight loss and less bloating:
- Bloat Relief >> Bloating during menopause can happen due to changes in your gastrointestinal tract, which Bloat Relief addresses.
Best memory supplement for menopausal women:
- Many women find themselves a bit more forgetful and can struggle to concentrate. Try Life Extension's highly advanced brain health support formula Cognitex® Elite >>
Did you know...
Trial finds ashwagandha can provide relief for symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, heart discomfort, sleeping problems joint or muscular discomfort, vaginal dryness, sexual discomfort, and/or bladder issues.
Try Ashwagandha Plus Calm & Focus >>
Targeted nutrition & tips for women
How to stay healthy
Making sure the body gets the right nutrients to stay healthy can be challenging in a hectic everyday life.
Whether we’re juggling childcare, work, working out, caring for the family and elderly, cooking, volunteering, or all of the above, women do it all!
Check out the best nutrients for women >>
Read more related to women's health
- Pink ribbon — how to boost breast health
- Mood: Vitamin D and omega-3 increase serotonin
- Your guide to NAD+
- Probiotics and what you need to know
- The supplement pyramid
- See all the blog articles
References
- https://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2019/10/alleviate-menopause-symptoms-without-hormones
- Gopal S et al. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2021 Dec;47(12):4414-4425.
- Chen MN et al. Climacteric. 2015 Apr;18(2):260-9.
- Heger M et al. Menopause. Sep-Oct 2006;13(5):744-59.
- Kaszkin-Bettag M, et al. Menopause. 2007 Mar-Apr;14(2):270-83.
- Kaszkin-Bettag M, et al. Altern Ther Health Med. 2009 Jan-Feb;15(1):24-34.
- Hasper I, et al. Menopause. 2009 Jan-Feb;16(1):117-31.
- Freeman EW, et al. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2006 Apr;63(4):375-82.
- Birkhäuser M. Ther Umsch. 2021;78(8):427-434.
- https://www.lifeextension.com/wellness/supplements/menopause-supplements
- https://www.lifeextension.com/newsletter/2022/2/ashwagandha-may-ease-menopause-discomfort