The problem: SLEEPING BADLY
40% to 60% of women have insomnia during perimenopause, according to The Sleep Foundation. [4]
The supplements: Magnesium plus an adaptogen Ashwagandha or Maca Root
MAGNESIUM - Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, including those related to relaxation and sleep. Supplementing with magnesium can help reduce insomnia, anxiety and jumpiness, and muscle cramps and twitching that can ruin a night’s sleep in perimenopause.
ASHWAGANDHA - The adaptogen Ashwagandha is very popular as a sleep aid for its calming powers, and ability to help our bodies cope more effectively with the physical symptoms of stress and anxiety.
MACA ROOT - Maca Root, like ashwagandha, is an adaptogenic plant that is used to help stay on a more even keel during times of stress. By supporting the body’s own rhythms, it can boost energy by day yet also improve sleep at night.
The problem: LOW ENERGY & FATIGUE
Low energy and sometimes sheer exhaustion affect 46% of women in perimenopause according to a report in the National Library of Medicine, (USA). [5]
The supplements: The B Vitamins plus the energy minerals Magnesium Iron & Zinc
VITAMIN B COMPLEX - Almost all the B vitamins are vital for our body cells to make energy. We can’t store some of them, so we need to eat enough every day - which sometimes becomes harder as the perimenopause makes our need for them increase. Supplementing with a Vitamin B complex can support energy levels.
MAGNESIUM - Magnesium powers the nerve signals that control our muscles, so it’s vital for physical energy. With low magnesium we feel worn out and often at the end of our tether. Did you know it’s needed for more than 300 enzymatic reactions that power our metabolism?
IRON - It’s hardly surprising that lots of women develop iron deficiency in perimenopause when you consider the heavy periods most of us have. Iron supplementation can help relieve fatigue and improve energy levels. If your tiredness is severe, ask your doctor for a blood test to check for anaemia.
ZINC - Zinc powers hundreds of chemical reactions in our bodies, making it essentially the traffic policeman for energy and all that we do. Some researchers claim 50% of women don’t get enough in their diets. Supplementing with zinc may help energy and wellbeing during perimenopause.