Women in Wellness
Hormonally, women are complex creatures.
In the course of evolution, the female body is called upon to cope with three delicate temporal phases:
- premenopause (menstruation and pregnancy)
- menopause
- postmenopause
To improve mental and physical well-being and safeguard health during each of these developmental stages, international medical literature recommends the use of Omega-3s.
Intake of these fatty acids has been shown to regulate a woman's hormonal system and consequently improve her overall health.
In particular:
- in adolescence help alleviate the discomfort associated with PMS;
- in pregnancy are effective in preventing gestational diabetes, premature birth and postpartum depression; in addition, thanks to the specific action of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), they promote better development of the fetus' central nervous system;
- in thebreastfeeding period help support DHA values in breast milk, which are crucial for supporting optimal growth of the infant's brain;
- during menopause are effective for cardiovascular health and helpful in reducing irritability, hot flashes, overweight, and hypertension;
- postmenopausal play an important role in counteracting osteoporosis.
See also :
Menstrual pain and premenstrual syndrome
Gestation, breastfeeding and postpartum depression
Gestation and the risk of allergies for the unborn child
Women's heart and nervous system