Menopause: Does diet play a part?

Menopause: Does diet play a part?

Author: ZOE November 17, 2022 Duration: 15:23
It's a condition that affects half the population, but there are countless unanswered questions about menopause. The symptoms vary significantly from person to person, including sleep problems, hot flashes, weight gain, and an increased risk of heart disease.  In one of the largest studies to date, ZOE researchers have uncovered a link between menopause and our diets — and this could hold the key to reducing the severity of menopause symptoms.  In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: what role does diet play during menopause?  Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/ Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarahberry/  Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide Studies referenced in the episode:  ‘Why we are all being let down by the lack of research into menopause’ from Mosaic here ‘Menopause’ from the Nature Reviews Disease Primers here ‘What is Menopause?’ from the National Institute of Aging here This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions.

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