Today vitamins have been increasingly used to treat the symptoms of menopause. Vitamin E has been used by doctors to treat the symptoms of menopause. However other vitamins are also used today to treat the other symptoms of menopause. Lets us have a look at what each of the vitamins is capable to do.
1) Vitamin A – This vitamin is primarily used for health and growth of skin, eyes and the mucous membranes. Deficiency of vitamin A can lead to poor eyesight and night blindness and other infections in the body. The best sources of vitamin A are carrots, milk, apricots, sweet potato, turnips and spinach.
2) Vitamin B Complex – This vitamin is commonly used on patients who are on Hormone Replacement therapy popularly known as HRT. Folic acid is used to prevent precancerous changes in the cervix. All types of vitamin B supplements help to control body sugar and also maintain the normal condition of the liver and stabilize brain function. Low levels of vitamin B complex in the body may lead to stress, fatigue and depression. Sources of vitamin B are leafy vegetables, nuts, beans, fish and whole wheat bread. Vitamin B12 is found in fish, poultry, eggs and milk.
3) Vitamin C – This vitamin is very helpful during menopause. It helps to mend wounds and burns in the body quickly and also helps the body’s immune system. It is seen that if the body’s immune system is strong then the symptoms of menopause may get lessened. The best sources of vitamin C are cereals, kale, peppers and citrus fruits.
4) Vitamin D – Vitamin D is taken by the patient for building stronger bones along with other calcium supplements. Vitamin D also minimizes the risks of osteoporosis as people get older. The best sources of Vitamin D are salmon, egg and milk products.
5) Vitamin E – The vitamin is popularly known as menopausal medicine because it has chemical components similar to the hormone estrogen. Vitamin E is widely used as an estrogen substitute. The best sources of vitamin E are wheat germ oils, leafy vegetables, dried beans and eggs.
6) Bioflavonoids – A type of phytochemical found in the pulp of citrus fruits helps to reduce hot flashes, excessive menstrual bleeding, vaginal problems and emotional problems like depression and mood swings.
Hence we see that each vitamin has an important part to play for directly or indirectly treating the symptoms of menopause.