Supplements to Help You Sleep During Menopause

Source: Deposit Photos Today we will be discussing some of the vitamins most often recommended for women in menopause. It’s important to consult with your physician before adding a new vitamin to your regimen. Also, some research shows vitamins, when taken as a multivitamin or multiple individual vitamins taken simultaneously, may have disruptive effects on sleep. We need more research into the effects of vitamin supplements on sleep, to better understand what sleep-promoting or sleep-disrupting side effects may exist. Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant , and may help lower inflammation. Vitamin E also may contribute to reduced stress and risk for depression , as well as providing protection for your heart and your brain. Research also suggests Vitamin E may help menopausal women with hot flashes and night sweats. B Vitamins. The B vitamins have a broad range of benefits that may be useful to women in menopause , including stress reduction, immune system protection, a rise in energy and mood, and protection for cognitive functions including memory . In particular Vitamin B6 increases the production of serotonin, which can help with symptoms of depression and anxiety . (Serotonin is also involved in the production of melatonin, the essential sleep hormone.) Vitamin B12 has been shown to increase energy and to reduce mental and physical symptoms of fatigue. Vitamin D. Vitamin D is an important nutrient for women of all ages, and can have particular value for women in menopause. Technically, Vitamin D is considered a hormone when produced by the body naturally, in response to sunlight. It’s important for bone health: a lack of vitamin D can put women at risk for weakening bones, bone injury, and bone pain, especially with age. Vitamin D can also assist in maintaining a healthy weight. I’ve written before […]

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