Dietary total antioxidant capacity is inversely related to menopausal symptoms: a cross-sectional study among Iranian postmenopausal women

Menopause is characterized by permanent loss of menstrual cycles due to decline of estrogen and progesterone level [1]. Onset of menopause is associated with variety of poor psychological and physical outcomes which negatively affect women's quality of life [2]. Hot flashes, night sweats, irritability and insomnia are among the disturbing symptoms that women experience during this period [3]. Some researchers have shown the positive relationship between menopausal symptoms (MS) and increased risk of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), metabolic syndrome and oxidative stress [4-6].

Source: Nutrition - June 6, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Maryam Abshirini, Fereydoun Siassi, Fariba Koohdani, Mostafa Qorbani, Shahla Khosravi, Mehdi Hedayati, Zahra Aslani, Mahshid Soleymani, Gity Sotoudeh Source Type: research