*Health claims contained in the Annex of the EU Regulation
RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE DURING MENOPAUSE
Have a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis. It is advisable to take 4 servings of dairy products per day.
Control the intake of fats and decrease salt intake to prevent excess weight and high blood pressure.
Increase the intake of fruit, vegetables and pulses.
Drink at least 1.5 litres of water per day.
Tobacco, coffee and other stimulant drinks can increase the intensity and/or frequency of hot flushes. Avoid them.
Do physical exercise (walking, swimming, dancing…) on a daily basis, so you protect your bones and your heart.
Undergo gynaecological and medical exams regularly.
Regularly monitor your glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.
Determine your bone density every 1-3 years.
Have an active sex life.
Increase food supplements with phytoestrogens, as they help to mitigate the vasomotor symptoms typical of this stage in women (hot flushes, sweating, etc).