I'm not a medical expert, but I thought I'd share the ways these 3 ingredients have been super helpful to me over the years as well as amazing findings I've read about them in multiple studies.
While menopause symptoms are definitely included on each list, you'll see these superfoods are absolutely helpful for everyone…
Maca Powder
Maca is a root vegetable that's been used medicinally for centuries. From scientific studies, we know maca acts system-wide to improve many chronic health concerns.
It helps with mental clarity and productivity, boosts and calms your mood and offers a sustained energy without the crash or tiredness associated with caffeine or refined sugars.
Maca & Menopause?
Maca can reduce uncomfortable menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, and depression.
What’s Maca taste like?
Maca root is a pretty mild taste, leaning toward a nutty flavor which goes well with the drinks I like to add it to (like hot chocolate and iced lattes).
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is the root of the plant of the same name. While it seems strange that a plant that energizes us is also able to help us sleep better, but that's exactly what Ashwagandha is capable of.
Ashwagandha stimulates melatonin production, a hormone that aids in better sleep, as well as releasing calming hormones!
But it does so much more… It improves brain function (including reducing chances of alzhimers), slows down the aging process, increases endurance (great for athletes), reduces inflammation and tumor growth, and builds immunity.
Ashwagandha & Menopause?
Ashwagandha helps decrease hot flashes and night sweats. Because stress has a profound effect on the severity of these 2 symptoms, taking Ashwagandha (which reduces stress), enables your body to manage these symptoms.
What’s Ashwagandha taste like?
It has a kinda bitter taste and smell. But when it’s blended with certain other ingredients, bitterness can be easily masked and it becomes more palatable. I find that if I am sweetening with maple syrup, that will always mask the ashwagandha taste.
Colostrum
This colostrum powder is made from Bovine colostrum and it contains hundreds of bioactive compounds and nutrients that play an important role in achieving optimal health, supporting gut health and strengthening our immune system.
By stimulating our collagen production, colostrum maintains healthy, youthful skin. Some have found it even helps skin heal from injuries, acne, and other skin conditions.
Some research shows that colostrum helps with weight management. The growth factors found in colostrum may help regulate metabolism and promote fat loss while preserving lean muscle mass.
Colostrum & Menopause?
Colostrum contains peptides and growth factors that may influence hormone levels and support tissue repair, potentially benefiting vaginal health and helping alleviate vaginal dryness. (I havent found it to totally alleviate it, so I
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