Menopause affects women between the ages of 45 and 55. This marks the ending of a woman's reproductive years. During this time, menstruation may have ended, but many uncomfortable symptoms remain or develop; such as vaginal dryness, hair loss, dry skin, mood swings and hot flashes. Although some women chose to take hormone replacements in the form of synthetic estrogen or estrogen and progesterone combos, others may choose to take a more natural approach to getting rid of these symptoms.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that's essential to have for good vision, tissue and skin. This makes it essentially good for women who are menopausal and suffer from vaginal dryness and thinning vaginal walls. Vitamin A, according to Menopause the Natural Way also helps to slow down the physical changes that occur 12 months after menopause begins, known as postmenopause. In addition to the well known symptoms of menopause, middle aged women also begin to experience a decrease in night vision. Good night vision can be achieved through and adequate intake of vitamin A. Sources of vitamin A are squash, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, mango, butter, eggs, and liver.
Vitamin B-Complex
There are 11 B vitamins that make up a group called B-complex. The most well known of these are B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cobalamin) and folic acid. The last four are choline, inositol, biotin and para-aminobenzoic acid, these in combination are called PABA. Niacin helps in stabilizing blood sugar, mental clarity, memory, blood circulation, mucus production and lowering cholesterol. Pantothenic acid is essential for adrenal function, hormonal health postmenopause, stress management, brain functioning and prevention of wrinkles. Pyridoxine fights depression and stress, strengthens collagen in the skin, and reduces edema and leg cramps, which can be symptoms of menopause transition (perimenopause). Cobalamin maintains memory, mental clarity and increases energy. Folic acid lessens irritability which will help improve mood swings, promotes mental clarity and helps to prevent fatigue.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a found in fruit and green vegetables. Vitamin C has long been known to lower risks of infections and illnesses, but it also known to help with certain symptoms of menopause. Vitamin C helps in producing and regulating the hormone adrenaline, which is produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress, which can worsen mood swings. Vitamin C helps to maintain skin health and is an antioxidant, which helps to prevent certain cancers. This vitamin also helps prevent hot flashes when combined with the fat soluble vitamin, vitamin E.
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