In this episode:
- Why safety and quality are crucial when choosing herbal supplements for menopause.
- How Stacey Littlefield blends Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Western European practices in her formulations. The usefulness of black cohosh, and the risks it poses if improperly used.
- How the US regulatory environment affects herbal supplement quality compared to Canada.
- Why reputable brands with transparent sourcing are the best for herbal supplements.
- How phytoestrogens like soy and flaxseed interact with estrogen receptors.
- Why consuming whole soy foods differs from using concentrated extracts.
- How chaste tree berry and dong quai help regulate hormones and manage menstrual issues.
- How shatavari supports bone health and hormonal balance.
- Why research on shatavari is limited when compared to ashwagandha.
- How whole plant extracts of ashwagandha combine roots and leaves for enhanced effects.
- Why patented extracts like Sensoril are ideal for cortisol balancing. More thoughts on how Sensoril ashwagandha aids stress relief, PMS, and curbing sugar cravings.
- Why diindolylmethane (DIM) may not suit women in later perimenopausal years.
- Why EstroG-100 is effective for multiple menopausal symptoms without affecting hormone levels.
- How EstroG-100 influences bone mineral density and alleviates symptoms beyond hot flashes.
- How Redd Remedies’ Rhythm & Flo supplement can be particularly useful for perimenopause.
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