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Do I need supplements?

Question:

 

My doctor said I am going through menopause. Do I need a supplement to get through this? I feel really tired after I eat lunch and when I am driving home from work. I feel really run down once I get home. I need a cup of coffee just to keep me going I was never much of a coffee drinker until the last couple of years. I am 44.

 

Lexie

 

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Answer:

 

You will want to ensure that you are eating a well-balanced diet, which includes sufficient calcium and vitamin D. You should also minimize alcohol and caffeine – try decaf? If you smoke, quit. Finally, assess how well you’re sleeping. Hot flashes and night sweats can degrade sleep quality, leading to fatigue.

 

Published Monday, April 16, 2007 1:38 PM by Editor

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