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Supplement |
Dose |
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Black cohosh |
Most commonly prescribed as Remifemin; 40 mg/day is often recommended |
Helps reduce effects of hot flashes, night sweats, and mild mood changes associated with menopause. |
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Calcium with vitamin D |
600–1,200 mg calcium/day, depending on diet, with 400 IU vitamin D/day |
Keeps bones and teeth strong; helps prevent fractures, osteoporosis, and osteopenia. |
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Turmeric |
1/8 teaspoon per serving; best added to foods |
Anti-inflammatory; phytoestrogenic; lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol; neutralizes free radicals; and aids in digestion. |
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Vitamin C |
500–1,000 mg/day (depending on the amount of produce you consume) |
May boost immune system, promote healthy teeth and gums, help in the absorption of iron, and promote wound healing. |
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Vitamin E |
400 IU/day |
May boost immune system, keep eyes healthy by preventing cataracts, and help prevent heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. |
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—J.R.L. |
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Sources: Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD; www.eatright.org; MedLine Plus Medical Encyclopedia; Nancy Lonsdorf, MD; www.herbal-supplements-guide.com; www.menopauserx.com. |
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