Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Weight Loss Products, Menopause and Estrin D

By Ricardo d Argence

Many women are concerned about gaining weight after menopause. Adding extra pounds is unhealthy as well as unattractive.

Recent studies have shown that the risk of developing high blood pressure increases by a minimum of 5% for each two pound increase in weight. When the estrogen levels decrease it also causes the body's metabolism to slow down, causing the body to cling tightly to its fat resources.

This weight gain also causes several additional health issues. Menopausal weight gain has been linked to certain kinds of cancer including breast cancer, as well as diabetes and heart disease.

The modern science along with some pharmaceutical companies has developed certain menopausal weight loss products that claim to ease the weight problems of women. These weight loss products claim to set your metabolism right and even suppress your appetite, which increases in menopause. They also claim to help women in coping with symptoms of menopause and protect them with nutrients.

Estrin is one of the new players in the market of menopausal weight loss products. It claims to have ingredients like caffeine, guarana, yerba, matte and herbal constituents like damiana, ginger, schisandra and Tibetan ginseng. These ingredients are said to help in regulating appetite, increasing metabolism and reduce mood swings, which result from fluctuations in hormonal levels. They are all known to increase the basal metabolic rate in a person. The caffeine present in the product is a natural stimulant as well. However, the question that arises is that can this be used by women undergoing menopause?

Medical research tells us that caffeine during menopause is not such a good idea. Caffeine in normal circumstances can cause an increase in the heart rate, increase blood pressure, sweating. It's seen that women experiencing menopause can experience some ill effects if they take caffeine. The classic menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia and night sweats may become more pronounced by consuming caffeine. Caffeine consumption can also cause osteoporosis in women during menopause.

According to the reviews by users this product has a high quantity of stimulants, which are not medically recommended for women with menopausal problems. These stimulants may cause nausea, anxiety and jitters in women. Besides, stimulants do not guarantee sustained weight loss. Also there seems to be no appetite suppressant in the formula. Caffeine does not guarantee fat loss as compared to a patented fat burner. Moreover, the company does not offer a money back guarantee and the product is pretty high priced.

Instead of relying on these supplements, proper diet and exercise can be the solution to menopause problems. Frequent exercise and the elimination of fatty and/or fried foods from your diet is all you need. - 15438

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