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numerous ads promoting pre-menopausal and menopausal weight loss products. These over counter weight-loss products promote fact that they can combat weight gain in women who are pre-menopausal or menopausal. Menopause is a natural step in a woman’s life cycle, yet accompanying weight gain is an absolute concern. Recent studies have found for every two pounds of weight gained during menopause, risk of high blood pressure increases by as much as five percent. Menopausal weight gain also increases risk of diabetes, heart disease, and has been strongly linked to increased incidence of breast and other hormone-related cancers post menopause. These healthcare concerns have led to conception of specific products that target menopausal weight gain.
Estrin-D™, one of newer weight-loss products on market, consists of a heavy mix of xanthine based stimulants (caffeine) such as, yerba matte, caffeine, guarana and a compilation of herbal ingredients such as damiana, ginger, DHEA, schisandra, scutellaria, and tibetan ginseng. All of these ingredients are intended to help curb appetite, provide a sense of fullness, contain hormonal swings, and increase resting metabolic rate. There is little doubt as to quality of product's ingredients. However, one must be cautious, as there is a substantial amount of caffeine based stimulants in product. For many people, consuming high amounts of caffeine can lead to elevated heart rate, increased blood pressure, nervousness, sweating among other symptoms. This is an obvious drawback with caffeine based products.
Estrin D™, while being a quality thermogenic weight loss product, may not be right product if you are experiencing menopausal weight gain. Women going through menopause should decrease their caffeine intake to relieve common symptoms of menopause. According to many physicians specializing in treatment of menopause, increased levels of caffeine can make symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia precipitously worse. Caffeine can also increase risk of osteoporosis that affects many menopausal women.
Zalestra™, another commercially popular menopausal weight-loss product, provides a more comprehensive approach in addressing issues relating to menopause. Ingredients contained in Zalestra™ formulation, include black cohosh, mega soy extract, DHEA, Indole 3 Carbinol, borage oil and vitex fruit extract. These ingredients are intended to alleviate negative symptoms associated with menopause while providing necessary protective properties for women in this stage of life. Zalestra™'s approach to weight loss is based on a three pronged approach - increased thermogenic output, thyroid support, and appetite suppression. Zalestra™ will increase energy levels without producing negative effects associated with caffeine stimulant based products.
