Menopause and Women's Menopausal Transition

 

 

Menopause and Women's Menopausal Transition

 

 

The necessity of dietary therapy

 

Female hormone (estrogen) promotes calcium absorption and reduces cholesterol levels in the blood.

It has the effect of reducing the amount, but after menopause, osteoporosis occurs due to the decrease in female hormones.

Compared to men, it increases significantly and loses the protective effects of vascular elasticity and heart disease.

 

The risk of cardiovascular disease increases significantly compared to before menopause, leading to osteoporosis and

A dietary therapy is needed to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

 

The Practice of Dietary Therapy

 

1. Ensure adequate intake of essential nutrients while maintaining a proper body weight.
   Consume high-calcium foods.
   3. Alcohol and carbonated drinks should be avoided as they inhibit calcium absorption.
   4. Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease through low-fat and low-salt diets.
   Consume foods rich in vitamins such as vitamin E and minerals.
   6. Enjoy dishes made with soybeans such as beans and tofu. Isoflavones contained in soy are substances structurally similar to the female hormone estrogen, and there are research findings suggesting they can alleviate menopausal symptoms (such as facial flushing and insomnia), but the differences are not significantly noticeable.

Recommended foods

 

1. High-calcium foods: milk, cheese, tofu, whole fish with bones, seaweed, etc.
2. Foods rich in vitamin E: vegetable oils, nuts, fruits, etc.

 

Cautionary Food

 

Saturated fats include fatty parts of meat, butter, cream, and coffee creamer.

It is advisable to avoid because it is a main cause of increased blood cholesterol.