When we talk about menopause, we tend to focus on hormones. However, many women describe other changes that also affect their quality of life: less energy, changes in metabolism, weight gain, difficulty maintaining healthy habits or a feeling of no longer feeling like themselves.
That is why there is growing interest in strategies that help maintain overall wellbeing during this stage. Green tea is one of them.
Why does green tea generate so much interest?
Green tea is one of the most studied plants in the field of nutrition and wellbeing.
It contains natural compounds known as catechins and polyphenols, which have caught the interest of researchers and health professionals for their possible role within a healthy lifestyle.
Although no food or supplement is miraculous, green tea has become one of the most widely used ingredients in programmes oriented towards metabolic wellbeing and healthy ageing.
Tigofem®: developed with women in mind
What sets Tigofem apart is that it has been developed specifically for women going through perimenopause or menopause.
Its aim is to complement a healthy lifestyle during a stage in which many women want to pay more attention to aspects such as:
- Energy and vitality
- Overall wellbeing
- Body weight management
- Healthy habits
- Balance during hormonal changes
- Healthy ageing
Transparency: Tigofem® is a product by Tigogreen, a brand we collaborate with. We mention it here because we find its approach genuinely relevant to our community, not in exchange for presenting it as a neutral recommendation. You decide what is useful to you.
Menopause is much more than hot flashes
For years, the conversation about menopause focused solely on hot flashes.
Today we know that this stage can influence many other aspects of women's health:
- Body composition
- Muscle mass
- Sleep
- Mood
- Energy
- Cardiovascular health
- Metabolism
For this reason, more and more women are looking for information and tools that help them feel better overall.
What really makes the difference
No supplement can replace the fundamental pillars of health.
During menopause it remains especially important to:
- Maintain a balanced diet
- Do regular strength training
- Sleep adequately
- Manage stress
- Maintain an active social life
- Consult healthcare professionals when necessary
Supplements can be a complement within a broader strategy, but they never replace these habits.
Our opinion
At Vive Tu Balance we like to share resources that we consider interesting for women who want to learn more about their health and wellbeing.
We find Tigofem an interesting proposal because it is specifically aimed at women during a stage in which self-care, nutrition and healthy habits become especially important.
Because menopause is not only about managing symptoms. It can also be an opportunity to invest in your long-term health and wellbeing.
- EFSA – European Food Safety Authority (2018). Scientific opinion on the safety of green tea catechins. EFSA Journal.
- Effect of green tea and Tai Chi on bone health in postmenopausal osteopenic women: a 6-month randomized placebo-controlled trial. Osteoporosis International (2011).
- The safety of green tea extract supplementation in postmenopausal women at risk for breast cancer: results of the Minnesota Green Tea Trial. Food and Chemical Toxicology (2015).