Following on from our previous blog post on how bad foods can cause hormonal imbalance, which causes menopausal symptoms in women as well as hormonal imbalances in men such as Andropause, Adrenal fatigue, Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism, and how good foods can re-balance our hormones, now we will look into how supplements can help keep our hormones balanced and healthy.
What Natural Supplements Can Help Hormonal Imbalances?
Vitamins and mineral supplements are one of the best ways of correcting the imbalances, caused by poor food choices and silly eating habits. The other way to correct our hormonal imbalances is by eating good, healthy foods.
Hormonal imbalances may not be a concern for some people, particularly men, however, these imbalances cause tiredness, grumpiness and grogginess making you very unpleasant to be around and causing a decline in your work performance.
The following supplement types can help keep us energetic and healthy all day long as well as provide us with a wealth of extra health benefits:
- Vitamin E – Protects us against cancer, reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. Vitamin E even helps us improve memory
- Vitamin C – Boosts our immune system, protects against recurrent urinary tract infections and reduces the risk of atherosclerosis ( a disease of the artery’s caused by fatty materials on inner artery walls)
- Vitamin D – Improves absorption of calcium and strengthens bones. One of the ultimate natural ingredients in improving sense of well-being and mood and protects against cancer
- Follic acid – Relieves Pre-menstrual syndrome and reduces risk of colon cancer
- Vitamin B6 – Helps with hot flushes, reduce Pre-menstrual syndrome, muscle cramps and mood swings
- Calcium – Helps develop strong bones and reduce the risk of colon cancer, stroke and blood pressure
- Magnesium – Also helps to relieve Pre-menstrual syndrome. Helps relieve fatigue and builds bones. Reduces angina, palpitations and blood pressure, relaxes the muscles
- Zinc – For those concerned with depression, Zinc is an excellent alleviator that also protects against dementia. Not only that but consuming zinc with calcium helps boost the immune system!
- Coenzyme – Helps the heart, improves energy production and slows down brain ageing
- L-glutamine – Helps alleviate sugar cravings by stabilising blood-sugar levels. You then help your body tell you that you don’t need sugar, therefore making your life easier when it comes to making good, healthy food choices
- Omega-3 fish oils – One of the best natural supplements out there. To sum up the fish oils seemingly infinite list of benefits, they support the brain and immune system and keep your hair and skin looking youthful
- Probiotics – The good bacteria has many benefits for our health and is found in lots of healthy foods as it can improve digestion, reduce bloating, boost the immune system and protect us from viruses and infections