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Modern women after 50 look young and lead an active lifestyle. What secrets help them to distinguish themselves so favorably from their peers from past generations?
In the life of every woman there is a special age stage when hormonal changes take place in the body, and it is associated with the onset of menopause. On average, after 40 years, the amount of female sex hormones – estrogen and progesterone – in a woman’s body begins to gradually decrease. These changes are very gradual, extended over time, but one way or another affect all organs, including the work of the cardiovascular system.
Hormonal imbalance leads to a change in the level of fat in the blood and to an increase in the mass of “bad” LDL-cholesterol, which contributes to the deposition of fat on the walls of the arteries. With a drop in the level of female hormones, a deficiency of serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine occurs, which is why women often become irritable and experience psychological discomfort. Phytoestrogens, a mild natural analogue of “chemical” hormones, alleviate the symptoms of menopause. These are special substances found in some plants that have a molecule shape similar to estrogens, which allows them to act on estrogen receptors in the body. These substances support optimal estrogen levels and have a beneficial effect on women’s health. In particular, they have a remarkable effect on the cardiovascular system: equalize pressure and normalize the work of the heart muscle.
Researchers have found that it is the content of phytoestrogens in the diet that causes a lower incidence of cardiovascular diseases in the countries of Southeast Asia (Japan, China, Indonesia, Taiwan, Korea) and among vegetarians. In addition, a diet rich in phytoestrogens helps regulate blood cholesterol levels. A meta-analysis of 38 clinical trials confirmed that phytoestrogens lower the average level of “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
Many people know the estrogen-replacement properties of dill, fennel, soy, but few people know about the effectiveness of angelica extract, which is called the queen of women’s herbs. Angelica contains special components that regulate the ratio of estrogen and progesterone. Such substances have not yet been synthesized by modern pharmacology. Isoflavones contained in another medicinal plant – red clover, compensate for the deficiency of female sex hormones. But a special place among these miracle herbs is held by sacred vitex, its unique properties were mentioned by Hippocrates. Vitex reduces the intensity and frequency of hot flashes, normalizes the content of sex hormones, has a calming effect, normalizes sleep and blood pressure.
Nutritionists recommend taking phytoestrogens in combination with vitamins and minerals during menopause: acting in combination, different nutritional components enhance each other’s effectiveness, have a good effect on the state of the heart and blood vessels, and prevent aging. Optimal composition of biocomplex – Lady’s formula ““. It contains seven vitamins, four minerals, five medicinal plants, among which are very rare – maitake mushroom and maca root. Maitake is called the slimming mushroom because it prevents weight gain during menopause. It also reduces the frequency of hot flashes. Maca root is indispensable in that it increases libido and returns to a woman the pleasure of intimate life, stabilizes the emotional state. The complex holds the record for the number of phytoestrogens included in its composition – the very unique substances that reliably protect the heart and maintain excellent health for many years. Regular exercise, a gentle menu with foods rich in calcium, and a daily intake of the complex are an effective way to take care of yourself and feel with satisfaction your life in fifty active and fulfilled.