Because they tend to work gently without severe side effects, natural menopause herbal supplements have been on the rise, and many women have found relief from their menopause symptoms by using them. The main herbs used to treat symptoms of menopause are called adaptogens which means that if you have a low level of one hormone or have an excess of another the herb will have a balancing effect on your hormones and your body.

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Q: I am 56 years old and have been on HRT for nearly six years now and I would like to come off it, what is the best way to do this?  Also can eating phytoestrogens be used to help me come off HRT?

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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). 

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