Menopause may be a natural stage in a woman’s life but the accompanying weight gain has all women worried. Weight gain is not just bad for cosmetic reasons but also unhealthy too.
The latest researches have established that the risks related to high blood pressure increase by at least five percent per two pounds increase in the weight! The decreasing estrogen levels also cause a decrease in the metabolism, which causes the body to hang on to its fat resources more tenaciously.
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.
User reviews indicate that the product contains high levels of stimulants, and this is not something that women who are experiencing menopause should be exposed to. These stimulants may cause nausea, anxiety and jitters in women. Besides, stimulants do not guarantee sustained weight loss. There also appear to be no appetite suppressants in it’s formula. Caffeine will not produce any significant fat loss when compared to a patented fat burner. Despite how much it costs, there is no guarantee of getting your money back.
Instead of investing in expensive supplements to control the health issues associated with menopause, women can benefit from a healthy diet and moderate exercise. These supplements do more harm than good due to such a high amount of stimulants. You only need to reduce the fat and fried foods in your diet as well as regularly exercising.
