Many women are concerned about gaining weight after menopause. Adding extra pounds is unhealthy as well as unattractive.
Recent studies have shown that the risk of developing high blood pressure increases by a minimum of 5% for each two pound increase in weight. When the estrogen levels decrease it also causes the body’s metabolism to slow down, causing the body to cling tightly to its fat resources.
This weight-adding reacts on other health issues too. Weight gain caused by menopause has been linked to an increase in the risk of heart disease, a variety of cancers and type II diabetes.
The modern science along with some pharmaceutical companies has developed certain menopausal weight loss products that claim to ease the weight problems of women. These weight loss products claim to set your metabolism right and even suppress your appetite, which increases in menopause. They also claim to help women in coping with symptoms of menopause and protect them with nutrients.
A new product for menopausal weight loss is Estrin D. It claims to have ingredients like caffeine, guarana, yerba, matte and herbal constituents like damiana, ginger, schisandra and Tibetan ginseng. The ingredients assist in controlling appetite, as well as stimulate metabolism and decrease chance of mood swings, which can change because of changes in hormone levels. They are all known to increase the basal metabolic rate in a person. The caffeine present in the product is a natural stimulant as well. But, can this be used by women undergoing menopause is the question that arises.
Medical research tells us that caffeine during menopause is not such a good idea. Caffeine in normal circumstances can cause an increase in the heart rate, increase blood pressure, sweating. It’s seen that women experiencing menopause can experience some ill effects if they take caffeine. The classic menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia and night sweats may become more pronounced by consuming caffeine. Caffeine consumption can also cause osteoporosis in women during menopause.
Customers point to the fact that the high level of stimulants it contains is inappropriate for females undergoing menopause. These stimulants may cause nausea, anxiety and jitters in women. Besides, stimulants do not guarantee sustained weight loss. In addition, there is nothing in the formula to decrease the appetite. There is no guarantee to loose fat with caffeine compared to a patented fat burner. In addition, the product comes with a fairly steep price tag and there is no money back guarantee.
Instead of relying on these supplements, proper diet and exercise can be the solution to menopause problems. Frequent exercise and the elimination of fatty and/or fried foods from your diet is all you need.
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