Menopause ~ Perimenopause ~ Micro~Nutrition

Blender’s Notes Menopause ~ Perimenopause ~ Micro~Nutrition:

Steep Me Micro-Nutrition combinations are a wonderful way to get health benefits of different combinations of Vitamins and Minerals. With this blend we are providing a healthy and potent blend of minerals and vitamins for Menopause ~ Perimenopause. Perimenopause is the transitional period between a woman’s reproductive years and menopause. The most common indication that a woman is heading into perimenopause is irregular periods. Periods will continue to become increasingly erratic, until they disappear altogether. At that point (after a year of not having a period), a woman is considered to have gone through menopause and the day following that one-year anniversary of no period she is post-menopausal. During perimenopause, a woman’s hormones begin to change, taking her on a rollercoaster. One such hormone is estrogen, a vital hormone for women. Estrogen performs so many functions: It helps us develop eggs, helps us ovulate, and helps build the lining of the uterus (the endometrium), which we shed during our period. It is also a player in our brain, bone, immune system, and heart health. During perimenopause, estrogen typically begins to decline. But it does not do so in a gradual fashion. Estrogen levels may become erratic and dip and rise suddenly, leading to annoying symptoms, like hot flashes. In addition, with infrequent ovulation comes low progesterone levels. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, sleeplessness, water retention, and more. Perimenopausal symptoms can be so troublesome and disruptive to a woman’s life. Menopause is the natural decline of female reproductive hormone production and conclusion of a woman’s menstrual cycles. It usually begins during your 40s or 50s. Common menopause symptoms include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, chills, night sweats, weight gain, irregular periods, labile moods, decreased sex drive, poor sleep, bone loss, headaches, anxiety, and depression. Since it is a completely natural process, treatments focus primarily on symptom management. We combined some of the best vitamins, minerals, and mushrooms to help aid this transition and help manage the symptoms that can go along with this change.

In this blend we started out with our Steep Me Medicinal Mushroom Blend. The mushrooms are valued for their immune-boosting properties, which are due in large part to their high concentration of polysaccharides. These complex sugars work to stimulate the immune system and reduce inflammation, making them an excellent choice for anyone looking to support their overall health and reduce the risk of illness or the ‘menopause flu.’ They are also rich in antioxidants, which can help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Our mushrooms contain some of the highest levels of antioxidants found in any natural food source and can help to regulate blood sugar levels, especially important during menopause when hormonal changes can affect insulin sensitivity and leave you feeling lightheaded. They may also help to support cardiovascular health by reducing cholesterol levels and improving circulation. The mushrooms may be able to boost cognitive function and improve memory and concentration, making them a potentially valuable tool for anyone experiencing brain fog or other cognitive changes associated with menopause. Our mushrooms are phytoestrogen containing two isoflavones daidzein and genistein. Phytoestrogens may help reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. It also contains fiber, vitamins, minerals, polysaccharides such as beta-glucan and secondary metabolites such as hericerins, erinacines. It may help ease anxiety and depression while improving cognition and memory. It may also improve your digestion, have a glucose-regulating effect, adaptogenic quality, anti-inflammatory effect, and may help reduce fatigue. One of its most highly regarded actions is its ability to stimulate nerve growth factors and brain-derived neurotrophic factors. This helps to produce new neural pathways and strengthen old ones. It also helps protect your myelin sheath; the protective layer located around your nerves. Mushrooms have one of the most noted health benefits which come from its high micronutrient content profile. It contains a wealth of essential minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, iron, and calcium and are an excellent source of B vitamins that help the body break down carbohydrates into sugar for fuel. They also contain riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid which augments heart health and reduces risk of heart attacks. Niacin is good for the digestive system and for maintaining healthy skin. Pantothenic acid is good for the nervous system and helps the body produce hormones for several bodily functions. The antioxidants in the mushrooms minimize cell damage from free radicals, thus also minimizing oxidative stress. This makes antioxidants important for overall health. These mushrooms help protect the liver and can be more effective for liver support than any pre-packaged cleanse or detox kit. These mushrooms are a veritable treasure trove of benefits, thanks in part to their triterpenoid content. Triterpenoids are a type of bioactive compound found densely packed into Reishi mushrooms, and they are responsible for its healthy effects. Triterpenoids found in Reishi possess potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This makes them effective in reducing the symptoms of menopause that are exacerbated by stress and inflammation, such as hot flashes and night sweats. They have also been shown to have a positive effect on overall mood and mental health have seen significant reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression, which can often accompany menopause. These mushrooms contain compounds known as polysaccharides, which are complex carbohydrates that can stimulate the immune system and enhance its ability to fight off infections and disease. This amazing immune-boosting effect can help to reduce inflammation and support overall health and well-being during menopause. They are packed powerhouse of ingredients and are known for their ability to boost energy and reduce fatigue, thanks to the presence of adenosine. Adenosine is a nucleotide that plays a key role in the body’s production of ATP, which is responsible for providing cellular energy. By increasing ATP production, the mushrooms can help to provide sustained energy and vitality without the jitters or crashes often associated with other stimulants. This can be particularly beneficial during menopause, when energy levels can fluctuate due to hormonal changes and estrogen drops. They also contain a range of other compounds that can support overall health and well-being during menopause. They are rich in polysaccharides, which can help to support immune function and reduce inflammation. They also contain ergosterol, a precursor to vitamin D that is essential for bone health and may help to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, the perfect remedy for weakening bone density during menopause.

With the Steep Me Medicinal Mushroom Blend we also added Black Cohosh. Black Cohosh contains fukinolic acid, a compound with comparable properties to estrogen. During perimenopause, estrogen levels begin to decline, often leading to the onset of unpleasant symptoms like hot flashes and can aid in better sleep outcomes. We then included our Steep Me Complete Magnesium Blend. This combination of different Magnesium have a wide variety of processes that aid in the body from muscle and nerve function to blood sugar and blood pressure regulation, bone formation, and energy metabolism. Magnesium is important for improving heart health, reducing blood pressure, decreasing risk of diabetes, combatting osteoporosis, and easing constipation—all issues that increase with menopause. Magnesium glycinate specifically may also help with calming anxiety, easing joint pain, improving sleep and hot flashes as well as cold flashes. The body stores magnesium in the bones, but our bones can weaken as we age, causing magnesium levels to drop, especially in postmenopausal women. This reduction puts them at risk of injuries and developing disorders like osteoporosis. Evidence suggests magnesium is especially beneficial for women after menopause which it blend can help with. Next, we included Calcium, Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 which all work together. Calcium is a mineral essential for remineralising and can help to slow down or reverse bone demineralisation. Calcium is therefore considered an important mineral for perimenopausal women. As oestrogen levels decline during perimenopause, women become more at risk of bone mineral loss. This is because oestrogen helps to protect the bones from demineralization. Demineralization, or mineral loss, can lead to weakened bones and eventually, osteoporosis, or brittle bone disease. Vitamin D3 can help the body absorb calcium, a building block for strong bones; important for proper functioning of muscles; supports heart health, neurological function, blood sugar regulation and immunity. Vitamin D3 is necessary for keeping bones strong and to stave off osteoporosis, thinning of the bones which can predispose you to fractures. It may also help to support brain function, decrease cognitive decline, and fight off menopause depression. And Vitamin K2. Vitamin K2 is a vitamin essential to maintaining a person’s overall health and wellbeing. It is most frequently associated with benefiting heart health, and improving bone density and oral health, as well as reducing the risk of cell mutations and infection rates. Vitamin K works to reduce bleeding problems by improving clotting protein levels. Further to this, Vitamin K helps to promote a bonding of calcium to the body and increases the body’s ability to absorb and utilize calcium. Effectively slow down the rate of bone weakening after menopause and Increase bone strength and has the potential to decrease the number of fractures in women with osteoporosis. Vitamin K can have a positive impact on the overall health and wellbeing of women during this period. It will serve to reduce the intensity of the night sweats and disturbed sleep experienced by so many women.

We also added in our Steep Me Potassium Blend Our Triple Potassium can help mood regulation, support healthy bones and hormone levels, and participates in hundreds of biochemical reactions throughout your body. Potassium is an essential nutrient that serves as an electrolyte even in the body. As an electrolyte, potassium facilitates the conduction and flow of electrical impulses in the body. Besides being electrolytes, potassium can help with several bodily functions like heart rhythm, nerve impulses, water regulation, digestion, pH regulation, and blood pressure. Potassium is so important that any little deficiency could lead to conditions like irregular heartbeat, vomiting, nausea, muscle weakness, and extreme fatigue. We also added Boron. Boron can help with metabolizing calcium, bone formation, brain function, metabolizing insulin and can be a source of energy, builds immunity, steroid hormone function and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and help regulate systems within the body. We added Vitamin C because during the perimenopause phase its vital to support and nourish the adrenal glands, it enhances the body’s ability to adapt to the hormonal fluctuation by reducing the cortisol production in the body, which can lead to insomnia and nervousness! It is great to relieve stress and anxiety, tension, and muscle aches. Vitamin C is important for maintaining bone density, which protects you against fractures later in life. It may also help ease hot flashes. And its antioxidant effect may help ward off heart disease which is more common after menopause. We added Vitamin E because it is an antioxidant that helps fight cell-damaging free radicals in the body. Vitamin E may also help reduce inflammation in the body. Stress may cause cell damage and increase your risk of depression, heart disease or weight gain. These are conditions common to menopause. Research has shown vitamin E helps ease stress, reduces oxidative stress, and may help reduce your risk of depression. We included Chaste Berry because it helps reduce menopausal symptoms by reducing the frequency of hot flashes and night sweats and improving your mood. This may be because chasteberry contains phytoestrogens, natural substances that mimic estrogen (the hormone that your ovaries stop making after menopause). We also included Zinc. Zinc can help with optimizing testosterone levels, including helping ensure they do not tip into the hair loss causing levels. Zinc is one of the first nutrients considered for immune health. We need adequate zinc to produce immune-specific cells such as neutrophils and lymphocytes. It plays a role in supporting both your innate and your acquired immunity. It is needed for all your special senses, taste, smell, sight, and hearing. Zinc had a significant impact on improving libido, sexual function, and satisfaction in postmenopausal women. Zinc is needed for aromatase activity, aromatase is the enzyme responsible for the conversion of androgens into estrogens, and this is the primary form of estrogen from post-menopause onwards. Zinc plays a key role in keeping oil glands surrounding your hair follicles healthy and this may reduce hair loss in women. One of the most significant concerns in post-menopause is osteoporosis and sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass) and having enough Zinc can remedy that. Next, we have our Steep Me Magnesium Blend. Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a number of important roles around your body. You need it to turn food into energy, maintain healthy muscle and bone, and for proper nerve and brain function. The reproductive hormone oestrogen helps your body process magnesium. During perimenopause and menopause, as oestrogen levels fall, so does magnesium. In some cases, this can lead to magnesium deficiency. Studies suggest that magnesium supplements may help with a number of menopause symptoms, including anxiety, sleep problems, low mood, and reduced bone density. Common issues include trouble getting to sleep and waking up during the night or early in the morning. Other menopausal symptoms, such as night sweats, anxiety, and muscle pain or joint pain, can all contribute to this. Magnesium plays a role in maintaining your circadian rhythms – your internal body clock that engages in sleep. Increased anxiety and stress are common and potentially debilitating symptoms of perimenopause. You may have feelings of fear and dread and could even experience panic attacks. Magnesium engages in the functioning of your body’s stress response system, and magnesium supplements have been shown to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol and improve anxiety symptoms. The density and strength of your bones starts to rapidly decrease. Osteoporosis, when your bones become fragile and more prone to fracture, is most common in post-menopausal women. Magnesium is crucial to the process of creating new bone, increasing vitamin D levels, which in turn helps your body to use calcium more efficiently. A lower intake of magnesium has been linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis in menopausal women.

We also included a high concentration DHA. This Omega 3 can help protect and keep your cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and immune systems functioning at their best and help boost your DHEA levels. Omega-3 can help women during menopause. It helps treat a range of menopausal symptoms. Hypertriglyceridemia– higher triglyceride concentrations which exposes you to increased risk of coronary heart disease. Joint pain/menopause arthritis– Omega-3 fats can reduce inflammation, which may help relieve joint pain and stiffness related to menopause arthritis. Omega-3s work in a comparable way as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Menstrual pain – As part of your ovaries’ frustrating grand finale, perimenopausal women often experience strong menstrual pain and cramping. This pain is often caused by substances called prostaglandins, which come in both “good” and “bad” form. Menopause promotes the bad kind, while omega-3 fatty acids promote the good kind. Depression– Women are twice as likely to suffer depression compared with men, and the risk is even greater following menopause. Irritability and sadness are common emotional symptoms of menopause, but omega-3 may effectively alleviate these symptoms. Omega-3s work to improve mood and restore structural integrity to brain cells that are critical in performing cognitive functions. Osteoporosis– An increased intake of omega-3 acids increases bone mineral content and produces healthier, stronger bones. As menopause can increase a woman’s risk of developing osteoporosis due to a drop in oestrogen levels, omega-3 fatty acids should be an essential part of a menopausal diet. Hot flashes– The frequency of hot flashes in women going through menopause can vary from as little as once a week to every 30 minutes and omega-3 may help the frequency of hot flushes. Vaginal dryness– Fatty acids help to lubricate the body in general, therefore helping with dryness of the vagina – a common symptom of menopause. We also added Maca Root. Maca is an adaptogenic herb that people reach for when they want to boost energy, increase libido, and manage symptoms. As the ovaries decline, so does testosterone and with it, you may be finding your libido follows. Iron was added to help with hot flashes, and people with iron deficiencies often report poor cold intolerance and body temperature regulation. Osteoporosis is another major concern among women of menopausal age, and an iron deficiency can affect bone density. This is essential to keeping bones healthy and strong throughout the aging process. Women going through menopause often experience fatigue, and this could be due to an iron deficiency as well. These are some of the most common symptoms of women who have an iron deficiency are Poor body temperature regulation ~ Overall fatigue ~ Hair loss ~ Brittle nails ~ Skin paleness and dullness. Finally, we added in Molybdenum. Molybdenum is a significant piece of the puzzle, especially when it comes to blood sugar control, weight management, and hormonal balance during menopause. Molybdenum may help in keeping the lines of communication clear in the body and it manages the breakdown of certain substances in the body, which could indirectly influence hormone levels. Keeping a good balance of molybdenum can help your body find its hormonal harmony during the menopausal years. Molybdenum’s role in enzyme function could potentially affect how estrogen and other hormones are metabolized and used by the body. It is like having a mediator in a discussion—molybdenum might help ensure that the conversation between hormones and cells goes smoothly, without any miscommunication.

With our entire line of Healthy Women ~ Perimenopause ~ Menopause Phyto~Nutrition Tea and Micro~Nutrition Tea we have a great solution for you. We approach this diagnosis with Phyto~Nutrition and Micro~Nutrition to manage the symptoms. These items can work in conjunction with each other. Please ask any questions you may have!

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Features Menopause ~ Perimenopause ~ Micro~Nutrition:

• Ready to Go
• Lots of individual flavor based on the ingredients.
• All Wildcrafted Herbs
• All Organic where Wildcrafted is not available.
• Maintenance Plan: 1 Capsules a Day 21 ~ 28 Days — 3 Capsules a Week as Needed — Take with Food
• Caffeine: None

Ingredients: Steep Me Proprietary Organic and Wild crafted Blend of Steep Me Medicinal Mushroom Blend, Black Cohosh, Calcium, Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2, Steep Me Potassium Blend, Boron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Chaste Berry, Zinc, Steep Me Magnesium Blend, DHA Omega 3, Maca Root, Iron, and Molybdenum ~ No Fillers ~ No Gluten ~ No Dairy

Alternatively, try our Hitch Phyto~ Nutrition Tea OR Fertility Phase 1 Phyto~Nutrition Tea OR Fertility Phase 1 Phyto~Nutrition Capsules OR PMS Phyto~ Nutrition Tea OR Oophorectomy & Ovarian Health Phyto~Nutrition Capsules OR Boost DHEA Phyto~Nutrition Capsules OR Hot Flash Phyto~Nutrition Capsules OR Uterine Health Phyto~Nutrition Tea

** Not Safe for Pregnancy ~ **Not Safe for Breastfeeding 

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