Postmenopausal Women

Prunes might alter postmenopausal gut for bone health

26-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

Postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density may benefit from polyphenol-rich prunes if their guts contain certain microbes, according to research funded by the California Prune Board.

Prune consumption may prevent bone loss for postmenopausal women

02-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Dietary supplementation with prunes can have a broad range of effects on immune, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in postmenopausal women, according to a recent study.

Creatine shows no effect on postmenopausal bone mineral density

17-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Creatine supplementation combined with exercise did not improve bone mineral density in postmenopausal women but may increase lean muscle mass and reduce fracture risks, according to findings from a two-year study.

Postmenopausal women work out too

21-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Gone are the days of scaled down, pink bottles featuring thin 20-something women. Marketers are beginning to be more inclusive by offering packaging and products that represent reality: athletes of all shapes and sizes—and ages too.

Moderate blueberry intake improves bone health in postmenopausal women

21-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consuming less than one cup a day of blueberries may be an effective strategy to reduce bone loss in healthy postmenopausal women, according to the findings of a broad multi-institutional investigation.

Saffron may boost mood for postmenopausal women: RCT

20-Jun-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Postmenopausal women who consumed saffron reported higher happiness levels, says a new study from Iran published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies.

From crop to consumer: Blueberry genotype and dose for precision nutrition

08-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

A broad multi-institutional investigation funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) used blueberries to explore the influence of variations in crop, host and gut microbiota with an eye towards precision nutrition.

Blueberries benefit postmenopausal women with high blood pressure: Study

05-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

Daily blueberry consumption improves endothelial function in postmenopausal women with high blood pressure, according to a recent study.

High dose L-citrulline shows cardiovascular benefits for older women: RCT

24-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with L-citrulline may improve both endothelial function and blood pressure for postmenopausal women, says a new study from Texas Tech University.

Study: CBD has therapeutic potential for managing menopause

15-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The data offers preclinical evidence supporting further investigation of CBD as an option for post menopausal symptoms.

Natreon’s Shilajit extract shows bone health promise for postmenopausal women: RCT

11-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and collagen-inducing effects of purified Shilajit, an Ayurvedic ingredient, may support bone health in postmenopausal women, a population at increased risk of osteoporosis, says a new study.

Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation may not have joint benefits: RCT data

19-Aug-2013 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with vitamin D and calcium may not reduce the severity of joint symptoms in postmenopausal women, says new trial data.

Vitamin K2 shows ‘extremely important improvements in clinical outcomes’ for bone health

27-Mar-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements containing vitamin K2 may reduce bone loss and improve bone impact strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new ‘ground-breaking’ study sponsored by NattoPharma.

Study backs isoflavones safety rep for blood clotting

12-Dec-2007 By Stephen Daniells

Isoflavones from soy, despite having weak oestrogenic activity, do
not adversely affect blood clotting function, says a new study from
Brazil.

Genistein may boost bone formation in older women

20-Jun-2007 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with the soy isoflavone genistein led to increases
in bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, says a new
randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from Italy.

Science stacks up for flavonoids for heart health

12-Mar-2007 By Stephen Daniells

A diet rich in flavonoids, compounds in fruit, vegetables, coffee,
tea and chocolate, could slash the risk associated to
cardiovascular disease, says a joint Norwegian-US study.