Women's Health
Menopause supplements: Effective relief or empty promises?
"Natural" remedies abound for menopause symptoms, but it's wise to be wary.
- Reviewed by Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
Pop quiz: what do a major drugstore brand and "America's sweetheart" Drew Barrymore have in in common?
Both are hawking dietary supplements claiming to help American women who crave relief from the often-disruptive symptoms of menopause. And both carry credibility that can sway midlife women hovering over pharmacy shelves to believe that "natural" remedies can ease hot flashes, maintain libido, clear brain fog, or smooth mood shifts, among other benefits.
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About the Author
Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch
About the Reviewer
Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
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