Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Ocimum basilicum leaf extract (OBLE) was found to reduce the overall severity of menopausal symptoms. The researchers state that OBLE can be considered as a convenient and affordable option, without adverse side effects, for...
A Combination of Kudzu Flower and Mandarin Peel Significantly Improves Hot Flash Symptoms and Bone Turnover Markers During Menopausal Transition
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-week supplementation with 1150 mg of KM daily reduced hot flash severity by 40% and resulted in a significant and negative impact on two bone resorption markers CTx (β=-0.05, p=0.027) and NTx (β=-0.80) compared to...
Combination of Resistance Training and Fish Oil Administration Improves Muscle Strength and Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. An 8-week intervention of twice/week resistance training and three times daily fish oil supplementation significantly improved physical function parameters and decreased TNF-α (-24.6%, p < 0.001) and IL-6 (-10.9%, p =...
Herbal Blend Supplementation Improves Skin Health and Antioxidant Status in Post-Menopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week once-daily consumption of a nutraceutical supplement containing Glycine max, Cimicifuga racemosa, Vitex agnus-castus, and Oenothera biennis extracts significantly improved skin elasticity (p < .0001) and smoothness...
Saffron Tea Improves Happiness Scores in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the randomized controlled trial show that consumption of a 30 mg teabag of saffron consumed once daily for 6 weeks significantly improved postmenopausal women’s mean happiness scores compared to the control (p...
Combination of Fennel & Valerian Reduces Severity of Hot Flashes and Improves Sleep Quality in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 2-month intervention of a twice daily capsule of 500 mg fennel and valerian extract significantly improved sleep quality (p = 0.03) and significantly lowered hot flash severity and frequency (p < 0.05). Women experience...
EstroG-100® Supplementation Significantly Improves Menopausal Symptoms
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with EstroG-100® significantly reduced the total modified KMI score (measurement of menopausal symptom severity) in the treatment group compared to placebo (p < 0.01). Menopause occurs around one...
Rhubarb Effective as Adjunctive Treatment for Hot Flashes in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Eight-week supplementation with 500 mg Rheum ribes twice a day significantly decreased the mean of hot flashing in the Blatt-Kupperman index four- and eight-weeks post intervention (p< 0.001). Menopause occurs naturally in...
Vitamin E Effective as an Alternative Treatment for Chronic Insomnia in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. One month supplementation of 400 units of mixed tocopherol daily resulted in significantly improved PSQI scores in the vitamin E group compared with placebo (p < 0.001). Sleep disorders in postmenopausal women are...
Hormone Therapy Supports Postmenopausal Women with Nocturia
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study explores the positive benefits of hormone therapy using estrogen on postmenopausal women with nocturia. Nocturia is a condition of frequent waking up during the night to urinate and is an increasingly common problem following...