What is Perimenopause? 5 Strategies for Managing It | PART 1 of The Menopause Nutrition Series

00:01 - What is the Perimenopausal Transition? 01:07 - Perimenopause Symptoms 01:27 - Survey Data 01:41 - Foods for Menopause 02:03 - Strategy 1: Control 02:41 - Strategy 2: Detox 03:16 - Strategy 3: Reduce Inflammation 03:45 - Strategy 4: Avoid These Foods --- About Alison Acerra, MS, RDN (Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist ): Alison Acerra, MS, RDN, founded Strategic Nutrition Design, a consulting agency that serves the food industry at the intersection of human and planetary health. She has years of experience defining nutrition strategies for various food, tech, and wellness businesses. https://medshadow.org/associates/alison-acerra-ms-rdn/ Video Production Team: Alison Acerra, MS, RDN Dante Steward, MBA Producer: MedShadow Foundation is a health and wellness nonprofit journalism organization created to help protect people from the side effects of medications. MedShadow protects lives by uncovering the hidden and minimized risks of medicines so that everyone has the ability to make truly informed decisions about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to medicines. MedShadow is not influenced by, nor takes funding from, the pharmaceutical industry. Visit medshadow.org for more health and wellness resources, including articles, videos, guides, and more. Prevention is better than a cure. Disclaimer: Talk to your healthcare provider about any concerns you have about your medicines. MedShadow Foundation does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. --- SOURCES: Huang DR, Goodship A, Webber I, Alaa A, Sasco ER, Hayhoe B, El-Osta A. Experience and severity of menopause symptoms and effects on health-seeking behaviours: a cross-sectional online survey of community dwelling adults in the United Kingdom. BMC Womens Health. 2023 Jul 14;23(1):373. Stachowiak, M., et al. (2020). The role of nutrition in managing blood sugar and insulin resistance during perimenopause and menopause. Journal of Menopausal Health, 17(3), 112-119. Khalil, M., et al. (2020). Omega-3 fatty acids and their impact on inflammation and cognitive function in menopausal women. Nutrition Reviews, 78(6), 435-445.