Q How does Kordel’s agewise® Meno-Life™ Hot Flush Support help during menopause?
A Meno-Life™ Hot Flush Support combines Soy isoflavones and 4 herbs, Sage, Withania, Shatavari and Zizyphus to support the body during menopause and the natural changes that affect women in their late 40’s and 50’s. Common menopausal symptoms include reduced temperature control resulting in hot flushes, night sweats, restlessness and changes in sleeping patterns.
Q What are the benefits of Soy isoflavones?
A Meno-Life™ Hot Flush Support provides 50mg of Soy isoflavones, which may help protect heart health and bone density. Soy isoflavones are part of many traditional diets, especially in Japan, where they are consumed on a daily basis. Research shows women benefit from a healthy intake of these phyto-oestrogens.
Q What are phyto-oestrogens?
A Phyto-oestrogens are special compounds found in some herbs and foods we eat. The word, phyto-oestrogen, comes from “phyto,” meaning plant, and “oestrogen” and they have the ability to influence oestrogenic activity in the body. It is important to know that, although phyto-oestrogens may have some similar actions to oestrogens, they are not the true oestrogen substances produced in the body. Phyto-oestrogens bind to oestrogen receptors in the body and produce either pro-oestrogenic effects, or anti-oestrogenic effects on the target tissues. The effects on the tissues depend, in part, on the body’s own levels of oestrogen and the levels in the receptor sites. If oestrogen levels are low, as in menopause, depleted oestrogen receptor sites can take up phyto-oestrogens, which can exert a weak pro-oestrogenic effect. (Phyto-oestrogenic effects can vary from 1/100th to 1/1000th of the potency of estradiol.) In the case of high oestrogen levels found in some women who suffer from PMS and endometriosis, phyto-oestrogens can compete
with their own oestrogens for binding to receptor sites.
Q What are the benefits of Zizyphus and Withania?
A Withania and Zizyphus have been used in the traditional medicine systems of China and India for thousands of years. They help to protect against nervous tension and fatigue, common side effects from disrupted sleeping patterns. Zizyphus is a mild sedative herb, helpful for anxiety1,especially with excessive sweating due to night sweats2. It also helps protect against sleep onset insomnia, when a person can’t get to sleep when he or she wants to. Withania has adaptogenic properties, making it helpful during times of stress3. It helps to combat fatigue and is also helpful for a restful night’s sleep.
Q How does Sage help menopausal symptoms?
A Sage helps to minimise excessive perspiration4 and other symptoms experienced by women during menopause. It also helps protect memory and cognition.
Q What are the benefits of taking Shatavari during menopause?
A Shatavari is known as the ‘Queen of Herbs’ in Ayurvedic medicine for its benefits to the female reproductive system. It helps women cope with the unpleasant symptoms associated with menopause5, like mood swings, irritability, hot flushes and poor concentration.
Q How long will Kordel’s agewise® Meno-Life™ Hot Flush Support take to work?
A Meno-Life™ Hot Flush Support is designed to support the body’s natural processes during menopause, and most women will report benefits within 1-2 days initially. Optimal benefits may be seen after 2-4 weeks.
Q When should I start taking Kordel’s agewise® Meno-Life™ Hot Flush Support?
A Changes in hormonal balance and bone density may occur 2-3 years prior to the last period which signifies menopause, and therefore, taking Meno-Life™ Hot Flush Support from the first onset of symptoms, can help to protect against the effects of changing hormonal patterns.
Q Can I take more than 1 tablet daily?
A Yes. Because menopause symptoms can differ between women, and at any stage, Meno-Life™ Hot Flush Support can be taken up to twice daily to achieve a level of comfort. The dosage can be adjusted to suit personal requirements.