In last week’s post, we discussed the importance of collagen, fish oil, and vitamins D and calcium for post-menopausal women. These supplements play crucial roles in maintaining skin, bone, heart, and overall health. Now, let’s delve into two more essential supplements and highlight the importance of optimal protein intake during this phase of life.
Here are two additional top supplements for women post-menopause:
MAGNESIUM
Magnesium is responsible for up to 800 enzymatic reactions throughout your body, playing a crucial role in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. Optimal magnesium levels can provide numerous benefits for post-menopausal women:
Benefits include:
▪ Bone health: Magnesium helps maintain bone density by influencing the activity of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, the cells responsible for building and breaking down bone tissue. Additionally, magnesium enhances calcium absorption.
▪ Heart health: Magnesium helps regulate blood pressure and maintain a normal heart rhythm, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
▪ Muscle function: Magnesium is vital for muscle function, helping muscles contract and relax properly. This prevents cramps and supports strength and movement.
▪ Stress management: By managing mood-regulating receptors, magnesium improves your brain’s stress responses.
▪ Sleep quality: Magnesium enhances sleep quality by calming your nervous system and helping you relax.
▪ Insulin sensitivity: Magnesium helps regulate blood-sugar levels and support insulin sensitivity, reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes and other metabolic issues.
▪ Hormone balance: Magnesium helps make and manage hormones involved in sleep, stress response, and metabolism.
Not all magnesium supplements are equal. I recommend VitalMag®, a sustained release supplement with a proprietary blend of elemental magnesium from three different sources, added potassium for proper nerve transmission and normal muscle contraction, and boron to aid in bone metabolism and magnesium utilization.
THE MAGIC MACRONUTRIENT: PROTEIN
Optimal protein intake provides many benefits during post-menopause. It supports muscle maintenance and repair, helping to counteract age-related muscle loss and maintain strength and function. Protein provides the necessary building blocks to support bone density, reducing your risk of osteoporosis. Hormone balance, a strong metabolism, blood-sugar balance, and a healthy weight demand optimal protein intake.
Benefits include:
▪ Muscle maintenance: Protein helps maintain and repair muscles, counteracting age-related muscle loss.
▪ Bone density: Protein supports bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
▪ Hormone balance: Adequate protein intake supports overall hormone balance.
▪ Metabolism: Protein aids in maintaining a strong metabolism.
▪ Blood-sugar balance: Protein helps regulate blood sugar levels.
▪ Weight management: Protein supports a healthy weight.
Aim for at least 30 grams of protein at every meal to get these benefits. If you’re working out, shoot for 40-50g per meal. I recommend a protein smoothie each morning using the Life Shake plus adding in Collagen, that’s a 30g breakfast!
Incorporating these additional supplements and ensuring optimal protein intake can significantly benefit women post-menopause. By addressing the unique challenges of this life stage with targeted nutrition and supplementation, you can promote vitality and overall well-being.
For more detailed information about protein and recipes, check out my Protein Guide and the Power Up Bundle which contains the Life Shake, Collagen, and protein bars at a special discounted price just for you!
To your health,
