Nutrition Challenges for Middle-Aged and Older Women

• Other Authors: Terauchi, Masakazu (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2022
• Subjects: Research & information: general; Biology, life sciences; Food & society; menopause; atheromatous arteriosclerosis; metabolic syndrome; obesity; caffeine; polyphenol; vegetarian diets; vegetarianism; vitamins; minerals; nutritional habits of Poles; Pueraria thomsonii; Citrus unshiu; hot flash; bone resorption; depression; anxiety; mental disorder; pyridoxal 5'-phosphate; chlorogenic acid; hot flushes; menopausal symptoms; proanthocyanidin; middle-aged; women; cardiovascular disease; grape seed; cranberry; red clover; isoflavones; Trifolium pratense; postmenopausal women; perimenopausal women; healthy eating index; calcium; waist circumference; diet history questionnaire; supplements; bone mineral density; flavonoids; hormone replacement therapy; immune senescence; inflammation; inflammatory cytokines; immune system; cognition; symptoms; elderly; amino acids; comorbidities; isoflavone; daidzein; genistein; headache
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During the menopausal transition and postmenopausal periods, women are affected by a variety of symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Non-specific somatic symptoms are also common, including muscle and joint pain, tiredness, and dizziness. S...