Menopause Protocol

Navigate menopause with evidence-based nutrition and botanicals that support hormones, sleep, mood, bones, skin, and healthy body composition.

Comprehensive Menopause Support Overview

Menopause is a natural transition that affects every woman differently. This whole-person protocol supports hot flashes and hormonal changes while also addressing energy, mood, sleep, bone health, skin, and body composition.

Targeted, evidence-based ingredients provide support across multiple areas:
• Amarasate® for appetite and weight balance
• Maca-GO® for hormone support, libido, and mood
• Collagen for joint, skin, and muscle strength
• Calcium and Vitamin D for bone and cardiovascular health
• Magnesium for sleep quality, relaxation, and stress reduction

While research specific to peri- and postmenopausal women continues to evolve, these ingredients show promise for supporting overall menopausal well-being.


🌼 Specialized Ingredients

Amarasate®

Typical dose: 125–250 mg twice daily
Amarasate®, a bitter botanical extract, supports healthy appetite regulation and metabolism.
Benefits include:
✅ Reduces hunger and food cravings by up to 40%
✅ Helps decrease caloric intake without affecting blood sugar
✅ Supports balanced hunger hormones for improved satiety and energy control
📚 Shown to enhance fullness and reduce cravings during fasting or calorie restriction.

Maca-GO® (Lepidium meyenii)

Typical dose: 1 g twice daily for 3 months
Maca-GO® is a clinically studied form of maca root that supports hormonal and emotional balance.
Benefits include:
✅ Reduces menopausal symptoms by up to 80%
✅ Balances FSH, LH, estrogen, and progesterone
✅ Improves mood, libido, and energy
✅ Supports bone density and healthy cholesterol levels
📚 Shown to reduce hot flashes, night sweats, and emotional symptoms in perimenopausal women.


🦴 Foundational Ingredients

Calcium & Vitamin D

Typical dose: Calcium ≥1,000 mg daily; Vitamin D ≥800 IU daily
These nutrients work together to maintain strong bones, cardiovascular health, and tissue integrity.
Benefits include:
✅ Reduces risk of fractures and osteoporosis
✅ Supports blood pressure and heart health
✅ Improves vaginal tissue health and comfort
📚 Meta-analyses report ~30% lower hip fracture risk and ~15% lower total fracture risk with combined supplementation.

Collagen

Typical dose: 2.5–5 g daily, ongoing
Collagen supports the structure and elasticity of connective tissues.
Benefits include:
✅ Improves joint flexibility and reduces pain
✅ Enhances bone density and skin elasticity
✅ Supports muscle strength and recovery
📚 Studies in postmenopausal women show improved skin firmness and bone markers.

Magnesium

Typical dose: 320 mg–1 g daily (form-dependent)
Magnesium is vital for energy production, neuromuscular relaxation, and mood stability.
Benefits include:
✅ Promotes deeper, more restful sleep
✅ Reduces muscle tension and supports healthy blood pressure
✅ Supports mood and bone health
📚 Trials show improvements in stress, mood, and sleep quality during menopause.


❤️ A Holistic Approach to Menopause

This protocol supports mind, body, and hormonal balance throughout menopause—helping you feel strong, centered, and vibrant through every stage of transition.


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Together, we can build a personalized plan to support hormones, sleep, energy, and overall well-being—so you can thrive in this next phase of life.


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National Academy of Sports Medicine

Education

B.S. in Exercise & Sport Science – University of Utah
M.H.A. – Louisiana State University
M.D. – The Ohio State University College of Medicine

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