To protect your heart, bones and health in the years approaching the menopause a good quality multivitamin and mineral containing vitamins A, D, E, C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, chromium, selenium, boron and manganese should form the foundation of your supplement programme. (The one I use in the clinic is MenoPlus).
What are bones made of? Like all tissues, they contain protein. They are rich in minerals, not just calcium, but also potassium, manganese, magnesium, silica, iron, zinc, selenium, boron, phosphorus, sulphur, chromium, and dozens of others. And in order to use those minerals, vitamin D must be present and your diet must also contain high-quality fats.
Whether it is to revive flagging spirits or cheer you up the British like nothing better than a good cup of tea. New research is proving that it can positively benefit your health but some teas are better than others.