Over the last month or so the menopause has gone from being a subject rarely spoken about personally never mind in the public sphere to being a big focus in the media and women speaking out very candidly about their experiences. At around the age of 45 to 50 the eggs become depleted and the FSH hormone level rises, indicating perimenopause. This shift in hormone levels affects other hormones, resulting in aches and pains in the muscles, trouble sleeping, bloating and poor concentration. There are some who experience perimenopause even earlier which is usually down to genetics. This stage can last between three and ten years.
Marie Reynolds says, “The menopause also causes various changes to texture and elasticity of the skin, oil production drops which contribute to creases and wrinkles . The skin starts to lose 2.1% of collagen every year throughout the menopause resulting unto a 30% decrease bringing a loss of elasticity, tone, and suppleness. Hormonal shifts can also result in menopausal related acne which can be distressing.”
Below are some products from the MRL range that Marie uses in her day to day to help combat menopausal or perimenopausal symptoms.
Coll-Force – €35.00/£31.45
2 capsules of Coll-Force – a natural marine collagen, Biotin, super antioxidants , silica, combined with zinc and copper. Apart from the obvious skin benefits it is also so important for ligaments, tendons, and fascia health, which dehydrates and is made up of… you guessed it Collagen! Which is super important for the skin, as collagen is responsible for 75% of our skin composition.
YVE – €32.00/ £28.95
This gentle and completely natural helper is a favourite amongst women. Isoflavones are a class of naturally occurring organic plant compounds found in soybeans, chickpeas, and other legumes. They are a subcategory of phytochemicals and phyto-oestrogens. Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity, as well as normal cysteine synthesis, normal energy-yielding metabolism, a functioning nervous system, protein and glycogen metabolism, psychological function, red blood cell formation, normal function of the immune system and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction as well as the maintenance of normal bones, hair, nails, skin, vision, immune system, and normal cognitive function.
3-SET – €35.00 / £31.45
3-Set Is a synergistic combination of herbs, roots, and vitamins, formulated to combat stress physically, chemically, or biologically while also supporting the immune system, energy levels, mental performance, and a general sense of calm, focus and vitality. These clever herbs help the body adapt to what it needs and regulate the system up or down, as required in the moment. The nature of adaptogenic herbs is to help a person “adapt” to their environment, as well as to normalise, regulate the body’s functioning and support the adrenals. It combines important nutrients and nutraceuticals that support hormonal and adrenal health.
Repair+ – €34.00/£30.60
A pure amino acid powder, required by the body for a range of repair and maintenance functions, such as wound healing, muscle and bone growth, digestive health and gut wall integrity. This supplement is great for those with various forms of digestive and intestinal issues as well as a tired immune system.
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