Nutrition and Menopause: State of the Science
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition in Women".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2023) | Viewed by 4543
Special Issue Editors
Interests: menopause; FSH; estrogen; reproductive neuroendocrinology; vasomotor symptoms; women's health; black cohosh; clinical studies
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Menopause marks the natural end of the reproductive life span when a woman's menstrual cycle permanently ceases due to progressive ovarian failure. The age at which natural menopause occurs is 51.4 years, varies widely from 40 to 60 years, and is influenced by a variety of biologic, genetic, and lifestyle factors.
In the years preceding menopause, known as the menopause transition (or perimenopause), there are distinct hormonal changes that are associated with menopausal symptoms (e.g., hot flashes, poor sleep, mood swings, and muscle aches and pains) and physical changes (e.g., vaginal atrophy, bone loss) that reduce a woman’s overall quality of life. Metabolic effects, such as adverse lipid profiles, insulin resistance, and disturbances in energy metabolism, can lead to weight gain (particularly abdominal fat) and the development of obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. These changes can persist into the postmenopausal years and carry life-long repercussions. Taken together, the importance of nutrition and dietary interventions to offset the decline in ovarian function during menopause and beyond may have considerable benefits, yet rigorous research is lacking.
For this Special Issue, we invite the submission of evidence-based manuscripts, reviews, or meta-analyses that focus on the role of nutrition and dietary interventions in the menopause experience. Manuscripts that explore such questions in different populations such as women of color, as well as women with obesity, and cancer are of special interest. Publications that address the hormonal and metabolic effects of nutrition and dietary trials across the range of weight loss and nutrient modalities will be considered.
Prof. Dr. Nancy King Reame
Prof. Dr. Kara Marlatt
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- menopause
- nutrition
- weight gain
- obesity
- hot flashes
- dietary interventions
