Author: Megan Jones (Adv.Dip.NutMed, BHsc.NutMed)
Menopause is a significant milestone in every woman's life, marking the end of her reproductive years.[1] While it is a completely natural phase, declining oestrogen levels can disrupt the body’s hormonal balance causing a series of unwanted physical and emotional changes. From hot flushes and night sweats to mood swings, bone density loss and metabolic challenges, the impact on daily life can be profound, often affecting overall quality of life and wellbeing.[2]
Nutritional support during this time can play a vital role in easing these transitions and improving overall health, which is where Nuzest Good Green Vitality can help. With over 75 wholefood and plant-based ingredients, it contains a wide range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, adaptogens, essential nutrients – and more – to fill any nutritional gaps and support all 11 body systems, helping hormonal balance and helping alleviate common menopausal symptoms naturally.
Read on to discover how Nuzest Good Green Vitality can support women through this transformative phase of life.
Nutrition during menopause
For many women, navigating nutrition during menopause can feel like traversing a maze, with millions of search results offering conflicting advice on what to eat and avoid. The latest research, however, shows that simple, evidence-based lifestyle modifications and consistent habits are crucial to support the body throughout this time.[3] Furthermore, maintaining a nutritionally dense, varied wholefood diet, with a focus on essential vitamins and minerals becomes even more critical when navigating the transition. Optimising nutrition can help not only with symptom management but also with supporting health overall, allowing women to feel their best and move through menopause with ease.[4][5]
While a fresh, nutrient-dense diet is essential, it can be challenging to consume foods containing all the necessary nutrients, particularly when appetites fluctuate or food preferences change. Additionally, with diets often falling short, the declining soil quality globally, and the demands of modern life affecting nutrient intake, a multi-nutrient powder like Nuzest Good Green Vitality offers valuable support.[6] Our comprehensive formulation supports the key areas of health impacted during menopause, including bone strength, mood stability, energy levels, and gut health, making it an excellent addition to any menopausal nutrition plan.
The power of vitamins and minerals
The following specific vitamins and minerals play crucial roles in managing symptoms and supporting overall health during menopause:
Calcium and Vitamin D: These nutrients are both vital for maintaining bone health, especially as declining oestrogen levels during menopause can weaken bone density and elevate the risk of osteoporosis. Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake is essential for keeping bones strong and reducing the likelihood of fractures.[7][8] Nuzest Good Green Vitality includes these nutrients in highly bioavailable forms such as red marine algae, which naturally contain significant amounts of calcium carbonate, and vitamin D3 from vegan cholecalciferol, ensuring optimal absorption to support bone health.
Magnesium: As oestrogen declines during menopause and magnesium absorption decreases with age, this essential mineral becomes even more critical. Magnesium supports the nervous system, helps to balance mood, reduce anxiety and improve sleep, while also aiding in bone density alongside calcium, and is vital for the body’s natural vitamin D production.[9][10] By including magnesium in a bioavailable form, Good Green Vitality provides women support with this essential mineral to help ease the hormonal fluctuations of menopause.
B Vitamins: B vitamins are essential during menopause as they support energy production,[11] nervous system health and mood balance, and one-carbon metabolism, which helps prevent cognitive decline and cardiovascular issues.[12] Deficiencies in B vitamins can lead to elevated homocysteine levels, contributing to increased risks of stroke, dementia, and reduced bone density in menopausal women.[13] Nuzest Good Green Vitality features bioavailable and activated forms of B vitamins, ensuring optimal absorption and efficacy[14][15][16] helping counteract feelings of fatigue and supporting mental clarity during this transition.
Vitamin C: Vitamin C is vital during menopause as it supports bone mineral density and overall bone health,[17] reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Additionally, vitamin C’s potent antioxidant properties link it to enhanced cognitive function and to counteracting oxidative stress[18] that impacts heart health and immunity in menopausal women. Nuzest Good Green Vitality includes not only vitamin C as ascorbic acid, but also bioflavonoids in its formulation to enhance the absorption and efficacy of vitamin C, ensuring optimal utilisation,[19] and additional protection against oxidative damage.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial during menopause as they may help reduce common symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats,[20] which can significantly impact quality of life. They also support neurotransmitter function, aiding in the management of depression,[21] and their potent anti-inflammatory properties are essential for joint flexibility and overall wellbeing during this transition.[22] By helping to manage inflammation, Omega-3s in Good Green Vitality can help with smoother physical and emotional transitions.
Enhancing your nutritional support with adaptogens, probiotics, digestive enzymes and antioxidants
Incorporating specific adaptogens like Ashwagandha and Rhodiola in our unique Good Green Vitality blend helps the body adapt to stress and hormonal changes. Ashwagandha, in particular, supports adrenal health, can reduce cortisol levels, and helps alleviate common menopausal symptoms such as anxiety and fatigue, while Rhodiola can enhance resilience to physical and mental stress. Rhodiola is known to improve energy, support cognitive function, and combat fatigue, making it especially beneficial during the transitional phases of menopause when energy levels and mental clarity may fluctuate.
Microbiotics Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum alongside true digestive enzymes in Good Green Vitality support gut health — a key area often overlooked during menopause. Hormonal changes can disrupt gut microbiota, leading to bloating, irregular digestion, and decreased nutrient absorption. By including microbiotics and enzymes (specifically - amylase, protease, lipase, cellulase and lactase), Good Green Vitality helps restore gut balance, ensuring efficient digestion and enhancing nutrient uptake.
Additionally, the inclusion of powerful antioxidants such as CoQ10 and green tea extract further combats oxidative stress, a key factor during menopause, while supporting cellular health and reducing inflammation. This can alleviate symptoms such as joint stiffness and support skin elasticity, often affected during menopause.
Finally, Good Green Vitality’s balanced combination of nutrients ensures that women are better equipped to manage energy levels, maintain mental clarity, and feel empowered to thrive through menopause and perimenopause. By bridging nutritional gaps, this all-in-one multi-nutrient formula is an invaluable ally for maintaining long-term health and wellness during this transformative time.
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