Vitamin B6 benefits during Peri & Menopause ..
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useful info for new ladies... this helped me no end ..
i take 150mg B6 daily in the morning.. also B12 for energy... brilliant
Menopause Mood Swings & Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 may alleviate menopausal mood swings.
During menopause, mood swings are inevitable with estrogen fluctuations as the body ends its reproductive years.
Vitamin B6 may be one answer to alleviating increased agitation, depression and anger. B vitamins are responsible for mood stabilization by controlling hormone production in the brain and regulating hormone levels. B6 declines as menopause sets in and mood swings become evident. Increasing this vitamin may give women the added boost they need to enjoy the golden years with a better mindset.
For women who suffer with brain fog, and memory issues in perimenopause, low levels of B6 could be part of the problem.
Depression, confusion, and an inability to concentrate are all associated with B6 deficiency. Vertigo, dizziness, and heart palpitations are also common complaints from women going through perimenopause.
All of these symptoms have been associated with (among other things) a B12 deficiency.
Vitamin B6 can also help with stubborn weight gain in perimenopause. It is key in the breakdown and utilization of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in our diet, and is necessary for a healthy metabolism - both which can help manage weight.
**** B6 supplements of 100mg to 300mg per day ... depending on severity
B6 may also assist HRT absortion if ladies are taking HRT.
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Maggie01 jayneejay
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I'm 53 out of desperation I googled my symptoms and found this forum. I'm delighted I thought I was losing my mind! Seriously!
I will get vit b6 and b12 asap.
I'm praying they work for me.
jayneejay Maggie01
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i hope they work for you too
i also find rain forest food Maca 5.1 capsules a real help too, i take lots
of vits and supps
😊
good luck
jay x
Crochetm jayneejay
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Crochetm jayneejay
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I have heard lots of ladies Loving HRT so not sure what to do yet!
Xxx
Fairy28 jayneejay
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jayneejay Fairy28
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or take a mega B 100 complex from H&B if your in UK.
Vit E 400iu is good for flushes i take that too one a day.
cant say about your thyroid med etc as i dont take any meds myself so best to check
jay x
jayneejay
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Vitamin B Complex
All the B vitamins are vital for good thyroid function but they all have a different role to play.
Bl (Thiamine)
This vitamin is drastically needed if you have an overactive thyroid.
B2 (Riboflavin)
The lack of Vitamin B2 suppresses thyroid function in that the thyroid and adrenal glands fail to secrete their hormones
B3 (Niacin)
This is needed to keep all the body's cells (including the endocrine glands) in efficient working order.
B6 (Pyridoxine)
Without this vitamin the thyroid cannot utilise its iodine raw material efficiently to make the hormones. This vitamin is needed even more by an overactive thyroid. Muscle weakness is very common in people with an overactive thyroid and in those who are also lacking in B6.
B12
People with an underactive thyroid or people with no thyroid cannot absorb this vitamin. A serious lack of B12 can cause mental illness, various neurological disorders, neuralgia, neuritis and bursitis. Some doctors believe the "normal range" of B12 is too low and that the normal range should be at least 500 - 1,300pg/ml (rather than 200 - 1,100).
Vitamin C
The thyroid gland needs this vitamin to keep it healthy. Long standing deficiency causes the thyroid gland to secrete too much hormone. People with an overactive thyroid need extra Vitamin C as this is actually drained from the tissues in their bodies.
Vitamin D
It has been found that when people with an overactive thyroid take this vitamin, it counteracts the usual rapid excretion of calcium, and osteoporosis can be avoided.
Vitamin E
Again, lack of this vitamin encourages the thyroid gland to secrete too much hormone, as well as too little TSH by the pituitary gland.
A higher intake of this vitamin is often needed by people with an overactive thyroid to counteract the large amounts of the vitamin depleted from the system.
Calcium
Many of us consume too little calcium in the form of dairy products. This is needed to combat bone loss, especially important in overactive people. Dr. Arem recommends a supplementation of 1000 milligrams of elemental calcium (calcium carbonate) per day.
Magnesium
Magnesium is required for the conversion of T4 into T3 so this mineral should be supplemented.
Dr. Magovern tells us that some people lose Magnesium at a great rate through urination. Also it seems that a diet high in refined food and caffeine will encourage magnesium loss.
Selenium
This is a crucial component of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3 in the body. Without it, T3 cannot be produced in the right amounts, and organs will function as if they were hypothyroid even though blood test levels are normal.
Zinc
Research has shown that both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism result in zinc deficiency. It also plays a role in the functioning of the immune system. Low zinc levels have been found in obese people. Zinc is needed to convert T4 into T3, so this mineral is a must.
Fairy28 jayneejay
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Fairy28 jayneejay
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jayneejay Fairy28
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depends whats in them hun, never taken it ..
i stick with my Maca 5.1 capsule
Vit E 400iu
Kelp 1000mg
Acidophilus pro biotic
B6 150mg
B1 150mg
B12 injections before i took B12 5000mcg
Solgar Chelated Magnesium ( kinder on Tum)
And now Folic Acid 400 mcg
probably forgotten one, usually do
jay x
Fairy28 jayneejay
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pmc1709 jayneejay
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I was wondering if you might know the best help for skin. My skin seems to be ageing suddenly this last year. No changes other than the Perimenopause so I assume it is hormonal lay linked. I have tried moisturisers etc but still feel I am looking older- is this just something out of my control or can you recommend something- it's like my skin has lost it's spring. I know I need to drink more water but then I am needing the loo all day (another recent development since this damned "change".
Feels more and more like women get to raw end of the deal in body problems:-(
You seem to have a lot of knowledge so I hope you don't mind me picking your brains. X
jayneejay pmc1709
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I find the best moisturiser for skin is the l oreal collagen replumper ' wrinkle decrease' tried many and this is my fave ..
infact its half price at boots now £6.99 and i have my other half bringing me some over ..
leaves skin so soft and easily absorbed under makeup etc ..
Vit E 400iu is also good in peri and meno
Vitamin E
This is an important vitamin to consider at the menopause. Over many years clinical studies have shown its effect on reducing hot flushes.
Vitamin E is also helpful for vaginal dryness and one study showed that just 400iu taken daily for between 1 and 4 months helped 50 percent of the women given supplemental vitamin E.
Although most women fear breast cancer, our biggest killer is heart disease.
There is now such a wealth of information on the beneficial effects of nutrition on heart disease and unfortunately HRT has been shown to increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
A study published in the Lancet showed that 2000 patients with arteriosclerosis (fatty deposits in the arteries) had a 75 percent reduction in their risk of heart attack when given vitamin E. At the time, researchers claimed that vitamin E was even more effective than aspirin in reducing heart attacks.
i also take Kelp 1000mg from simply supplements, it stopped my thinning hair as i was loosing clumps and my nails are fab and skin is really good again..
jay x
pmc1709 jayneejay
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I am off to the shops later;-)
jayneejay pmc1709
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