US EditionDo Women Need More Protein Around Menopause? Yes, but Not as Much as some Claim
- Women in perimenopause and menopause experience significant physical and emotional changes starting in their 40s, often lasting several years before menopause occurs around age 51.
- These changes arise from fluctuating and ultimately declining estrogen levels, which cause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, sleep issues, and increase risks of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
- Experts advise that increasing protein intake alongside strength training can help reduce muscle and bone loss, with some recommending about 25 to 50 percent more protein than federal guidelines suggest.
- Dr. Vonda Wright said this protein amount can help prevent hip fractures and keep women strong, although evidence connecting higher protein intake with reduced frailty remains limited.
- Greater attention and funding toward midlife women's health have increased awareness and care demands, emphasizing that appropriate support enables women to thrive despite menopause-related challenges.
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