The supplement aisle is packed with menopause formulas. Here is what the clinical evidence actually supports for hot flashes, mood, sleep, bone health, and libido, with dosing and evidence ratings for each.
Most HRT side effects are mild and settle within one to three months. Serious risks such as blood clots, stroke and breast cancer depend mainly on the estrogen route, the progestogen used and starting within 10 years of menopause.
At a Glance Emerging clinical evidence suggests LDN can reduce thyroid antibodies (TPO and TgAb) in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. LDN works through immune modulation, not immunosuppression, it rebalances the immune response rather than shutting it down. Typical dosing follows the standard LDN protocol: start at 0.5 mg, titrate to 4.5 mg at bedtime. Antibody changes typically…