Pharmacist Owner at MisterPharmacist™ - Toronto's Online Pharmacy
Answered a year ago
While it's a common environment that women face, Menopause comes with a lot of problems. The most painful part of it is gaining weight. But some women face the problem of not being able to gain weigh at all in these years. Factors contributing to this sudden change might be increase of physical activity over time, eating excessively from former stress, visible changes over time which include muscle mass loss, over-exercising or sadly also due to other chronic illnesses. While this all sounds familiar, weight management with the onset of menopause might be an uphill task. And while maintaining your weight becomes difficult, exercising is key! In addition to all these an intake of certain supplements might also help: - Protein Supplements: Adequate protein intake helps preserve muscle mass and supports metabolism. Women in menopause aiming to lose weight or gain muscle mass should aim for 1.3 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. - Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Stress can lead to women developing cardiovascular diseases or severe mood disruptions, all of this combined can be reduced by consuming the right amount of Omega 3. Omega 3 can also assist individuals in maintaining their joints. - Vitamin D and Calcium: Women these days are recommended to consume a minimum of 1200 milligrams of calcium on a daily basis as the levels of estrogen tend to fall which increase the risks of osteoporosis. - A high quality form of Magnesium: Along with aiding 300 enzymes, magnesium also plays a part in developing bones and improving the quality of diseases. All of these proven solutions have had great outcomes and have played a drastic role in maintaining ones body. But these recommendations should only be taken under an experts supervision or guidance as it might not suit everyone.