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From exhaustion and hot flushes to mood swings and brain fog, the menopause journey is uniquely personal. While no two women will navigate it the same way, for many, this transition poses its own set of challenges.
Fortunately, there are ways in which menopausal symptoms can be managed naturally. Seaweed is a nutrient-rich food that provides a range of nutrients that are important during any life stage, but particularly during the menopause. Dr Craig Rose PhD, aka Doctor Seaweed, explains why introducing seaweed to your diet can provide essential nutrition and natural support during the menopause.
What is iodine?
Iodine is an essential nutrient which is critical for thyroid function – as our body doesn’t make iodine, it’s important that we get enough from our diet, or from supplementation. Insufficient iodine intake can result in an underactive thyroid, manifesting in symptoms like low energy, weight gain, depression, sensitivity to the cold, and dry skin. Doctor Seaweed’s Supplements offer a natural and plant-based source of essential iodine making it easy to reach your recommended daily intake. An estimated 1.9 billion people worldwide are believed to be iodine deficient, with up to 80% of women in the UK lacking this essential nutrient.
Iodine deficiency and the peri-menopause and menopause have many analogous symptoms such as tiredness and low energy, weight gain, dry skin, low libido and even depression. These symptoms can often lead to misdiagnosis.The table below outlines how many symptoms of hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid attributed to iodine deficiency) can overlap with menopause and perimenopause. Subsequently, it is important to make sure you are getting enough iodine during the menopause to ensure a healthy thyroid. Could you be iodine deficient? Doctor Seaweed has created a 20 second Nutritionist-lead iodine quiz which helps you determine whether or not you are deficient in this essential nutrient based on your diet. Click here to take the quiz and find out.
How do I supplement iodine?
Iodine is naturally found in food sources like seafood, white fish, and dairy. However, as plant-based diets gain popularity, ensuring sufficient daily intake becomes challenging. While seaweed is the primary plant-based source of iodine, it may not be everyone's first choice outside of sushi. To simplify and make it convenient to incorporate this crucial nutrient into your daily routine, Doctor Seaweed has developed a series of natural supplements centered around the nutritional benefits of seaweed. Each product features organic Scottish seaweed supplemented with additional plant-based nutrients, tailored to address specific wellness goals.
Doctor Seaweed works closely with Janet at Sunderland Pilates Studio with the shared passion of supporting women’s health and wellness. To find out more about Doctor Seaweed’s award-winning range of supplements, click here. Use code PILATES20 for 20% off your first order - this code can be applied to both one-off and subscription orders. Simply add code at checkout.