The mineral magnesium is important for every organ in your body, particularly your heart, muscles, and kidneys. It also contributes to the composition of your teeth and bones. Most importantly, it activates enzymes, contributes to energy production, and helps regulate calcium levels as well as copper, zinc, potassium, vitamin D, and other important nutrients in the body.

In addition, magnesium levels seem to diminish during the menopause at the same time that oestrogen levels start to drop…

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Recent research has indicated that in addition to calcium, magnesium and vitamin D, other vital nutrients that play a key role in osteoporosis prevention are antioxidants.

Experts now believe that increased intake of fruit and vegetables and the antioxidants they contain, like vitamins C and E may improve …

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More than half of all women over 50 will die from heart disease. In the past decade, more research has been done in order to find out why so many women in this age group are suffering from the disease and it appears that the menopause is one of the foremost indicators in causing heart disease.

Oestrogen, the female sex hormone, governs your cycle of ovulation and menstruation. However, it also seems to fulfil other purposes in your body. Oestrogen works to protect your heart during your childbearing years by controlling the amount of fat, called lipids, in your body. Lipids make up the cholesterol in your bloodstream and oestrogen helps to combat the build up of unhealthy cholesterol.

Cholesterol consists of two components …

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