Managing Menopause with Dr Gemma Newman

In Episode #189 I sit down with Gemma Newman, MD, to talk about all things Menopause. Specifically we cover: •What is menopause •The three stages of menopause •Why does menopause occur •The common symptoms of menopause •Associated conditions such as bone mineral density loss and cardiovascular disease •Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) •The benefits and risks of HRT •Reducing symptoms such as hot flashes with diet •Importance of healthy fats, fibre and protein •Supplement recommendations •Iron and iodine needs during menopause •Skin and hair health •Lifestyle changes that can help with menopause symptoms •Dealing with weight gain during menopause •and much more Resources: 10 year study looking at HRT cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality. David Katz paper on number of women who may have died prematurely by avoiding HRT Progesterone HRT and breast cancer risk meta-analysis Neal Barnard Study using a plant-based diet for managing vasomotor symptoms Soy and hot flushes meta-analysis UK Women's Cohort Study - Vegetarian women reached menopause 0.8 of a year earlier than non-vegetarian women Plant based diets are associated with reduced symptoms and greater SHBG levels which helps regulate hormonal fluctuations Vegan diets and vasomoter symptoms Study from Australia, researchers found that women who ate diets higher in veg and fruit were 20% less likely to have hot flushes and night sweats. Double blind placebo controlled RCT showed lactobacilli supplement reduced Bone loss in PM women. Vitamin K2 supplementation for post menopausal women with low BMD Natural supplements to consider: •​​Red Clover •Black cohosh •Sage •Ginkgo Biloba •Agnus Castus •Evening Primrose oil •St John's Wort Want to support the show? If you are enjoying the Plant Proof podcast a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple podcast app. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes. Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Sports Physiotherapist Creator of Plantproof.com and host of the Plant Proof Podcast Author of The Proof is in the Plants Connect with me on Instagram and Twitter Download my two week meal plan