Divine Aleru, Microbiome Signatures Research Coordinator

Menopause alters gut microbiota composition and estrogen metabolism, contributing to symptoms and disease risks. Prebiotic and probiotic interventions show promise for symptom relief and metabolic health improvement.

Mind-body therapies like hypnosis effectively reduce menopausal hot flashes; natural products and whole-system AM approaches show mixed evidence. More high-quality research is needed.

Estrogen therapy remains the most effective treatment for menopausal symptoms, with transdermal delivery preferred for safety. Non-hormonal options offer moderate relief; emerging therapies like ERMs and androgens show promise but require cautious use.

This review finds insufficient evidence that black cohosh effectively reduces menopausal symptoms. Hormone therapy outperforms black cohosh, which appears safe but needs further study for efficacy and impact on quality of life.

Combining Rhodiola rosea and Actaea racemosa extracts significantly improves menopausal symptoms and quality of life, outperforming black cohosh alone with good safety.

Rhodiola rosea shows promise as a natural selective estrogen receptor modulator, offering neuroprotective, cardiovascular, and bone health benefits for menopausal women with fewer risks than conventional therapies.

This review details the estrogenic activity, neuroprotective effects, and clinical relevance of medicinal plants for menopausal women, highlighting their potential to prevent cognitive decline and neurodegeneration via microbiome-associated mechanisms.

What was studied?The study examined the metabolic changes that occur during menopause, focusing on how menopause modulates circulating metabolites in midlife women. Researchers specifically analyzed 94 charged metabolites, including amino acids, fatty acids, and other small molecules, to assess how these metabolic changes correlate with the increased risk of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease […]

This review synthesizes evidence on menopause-related lipid metabolic disorders, emphasizing estrogen deficiency, dietary interventions, and the role of probiotics and microbiome modulation in improving metabolic health among postmenopausal women.

Menopause is linked to significant metabolic shifts, including a proatherogenic lipid profile and altered amino acid levels, which may increase cardiovascular and metabolic disease risks in women. The study highlights the importance of monitoring metabolic health during menopause.