Five evidence-backed supplements for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, plus a few worth knowing about for specific symptoms — honest about what’s proven and what isn’t.
Health Tips for Hormonal Balance
Guides on adaptogens and nutrients sometimes discussed in relation to hormonal balance.
What UK research and NHS/NICE guidance actually say about natural options for hormonal changes — honest about where evidence is solid and where it’s still limited.
Hormonal balance is influenced by many factors — age, stress, sleep and underlying health conditions among them — and supplements play, at most, a supporting role. This category looks at what research says about adaptogens such as ashwagandha and shatavari, without suggesting they can correct a genuine hormonal imbalance.
If you suspect a hormonal condition — irregular cycles, menopause symptoms significantly affecting your life, or similar — that’s a conversation for your GP first, with supplements considered only as a secondary, informed choice.