2004/02/17, 06:57 PM
According to a recent study, women may find relief from menopausal symptoms with low doses of the natural seroidal hormone supplment, DHEA(dehydroepiandrosterone)
Italian researchers recruited 20 post menopausal women, aged 50 to 65 years. Blood samples for each woman were evaluated for hormone levels befoer the the test began, and again every 3 months for one year. During that year, each of the women took 25 mg. of DHEA daily.
When all the hormonal tests were analyzed, researchers found that estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone levels at least doubled for each woman. Furthermore, hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms were significantly reduced. No side effects were reported by any of the women.
DHEA is secreted by the adrenal glands, but your natural production of DHEA peaks in your 20's and then gradually declines. Research has shown that raising low DHEA levels with supplements of the hormone can have dramatic anti-aging effects. In addition, giving a boost to DHEA levels may reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, help control diabetes, increase energy levels, improve memory, strengthen the immune system, and alleviate depression.
If DHEA isn't right for you, there are other natural alternatives to pharmecueticals like HRT, including Dong Quai, black cohosh, licorice, chasteberry, indium and natural progesterone yam cream. Supplements of Vit. A, C and B complex, plus minerals like Boron may also be effective.
The important thing for women to know is that therer are a number of ways they can cope with menopuse without resorting to drugs.
Hope this is of interest and can help any ladies out there.
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