Yams are effective against menopausal symptoms - Nutritionist's Column Vol.97
I think many people start to experience physical changes and mental problems when they reach their 40s.
Symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, irritability and mood swings, sudden rise in body temperature and sweating, and changes in menstrual flow and frequency are considered to be symptoms of menopause.
When people start to experience symptoms varies from person to person, but it usually begins in people's 40s or 50s, and the course varies from person to person.
Menopausal symptoms caused by decreased secretion of female hormones
The main cause of menopausal discomfort is a decrease in female hormones due to a decline in ovarian function.
When a woman reaches the age of 40, the production of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone decreases.
The decrease in secretion disrupts the body's hormonal balance, causing physical and mental discomfort.
Physical effects include hot flashes, nighttime sweats, dry skin, wrinkling, increased pigmentation, and loss of bone density.
Additionally, mental effects can include mood swings, emotional instability, irritability, mood swings, and anxiety. It can also lead to insomnia and difficulty concentrating.
> Male and female hormones - Nutritionist's Column Vol.89
Yams: an effective food for overcoming menopause
One way to survive menopause is to review your daily diet.
It is recommended that you eat three balanced meals a day, actively consume soy isoflavones (in natto, kinako, okara, etc.) which have effects similar to the female hormone estrogen, and also actively consume vitamin E (in almonds, pumpkin, matcha, avocado, etc.) which helps regulate hormone balance.
There are other ingredients that are also attracting attention.
It's called "yam".
Yams are edible plants of the Dioscoreaceae family, Dioscorea genus, and wild yam and Chinese yam are also types of yams.
DHEA = Rejuvenation hormone/mother hormone
Yams contain a compound called diosgenin .
Diosgenin works in a similar way to dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), also known as the rejuvenating hormone.
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is thought to be very important in dealing with physiological changes and menopause.
DHEA is a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex.
It functions as a hormone precursor and plays a key role in the production of other sex hormones estrogen and testosterone in the body.
DHEA is also known as the "mother hormone," and its secretion peaks in people in their 20s, after which the amount secreted decreases rapidly, and can be reduced to about half by people in their 40s.
DHEA is a hormone that has many different functions in the body, including suppressing inflammation, helping insulin function and preventing diabetes.
In addition, it is known as a hormone that "maintains youth" and "prevents the acceleration of aging" because it also has functions such as maintaining muscle strength and improving arteriosclerosis and dyslipidemia.
DHEA has been shown to be effective in treating menopausal symptoms, particularly hot flashes, depression, and lethargy.
Supplements with high concentrations of DHEA are available on the market overseas, but pregnant and breastfeeding women, young people, and those with chronic illnesses are advised not to take them or should consult a doctor before taking them.
How to increase the rejuvenating hormone "DHEA"
*Light exercise
The most effective way to increase the youthful hormone DHEA in the body is through exercise.
In particular, exercise that utilizes the muscles of the lower body and involves light strain is said to be effective in increasing DHEA.
It is said that adding stress while walking, such as by climbing stairs, promotes the secretion of DHEA.
* Don't stress too much
DHEA is also an "anti-stress hormone" that combats stress.
Cortisol is also a hormone that combats stress.
Both DHEA and cortisol are hormones secreted by the adrenal glands, and they work effectively together.
Cortisol is a hormone whose secretion increases due to stress, and is sometimes called the "aging hormone" because it produces active oxygen, which is said to be a factor in aging.
DHEA is secreted in increased amounts during stress to protect cells from cortisol.
However, if you continue to be under high stress, your DHEA levels will decrease even as your cortisol levels increase.
In other words, continued excessive stress can accelerate the decrease of DHEA, so it is important to develop the habit of avoiding stress and refreshing yourself.
* Intake of potatoes
The key is to include sticky tubers (yams, wild yams, Japanese yams, Chinese yams, taro, Jerusalem artichokes, etc.) in your diet, which are rich in diosgenin, which has the same effect as DHEA mentioned above.
Among them, "Kuga potato," a type of wild yam that grows wild in Okinawa, is said to have the highest geosgain content of the approximately 80 types of yam cultivated in Japan.
However, Kuga potato is a rare variety of yam, and is rarely seen in supermarkets, even in Okinawa.
GRØN's Golden Warrior contains this rare Kuga potato.
This is a must-have item for those who want to prevent menopause and maintain their youthfulness from the inside.
In daily life, exercise, a balanced diet, and enough sleep are all good for DHEA.
If you are suffering from menopausal symptoms, try to be aware of ways to naturally increase DHEA through your lifestyle.
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Nutritionist, Food Education Instructor, Food 6th Industrialization Producer Level 4
Ayako Ishihara
A nutritional advisor in the healthcare field and an agribusiness professional.
She is involved in a variety of activities specializing in the fields of beauty and health, including giving lectures to Miss World Japan candidates.
With the philosophy of "enriching the mind and body through food and realizing a vibrant society where people and communities are connected," he founded i-Field Co., Ltd. in 2013 and serves as its representative.
He is a core member of the food team for "DINING OUT," which opens outdoor restaurants in various regions, and also participates in fashion brand projects.
She is also involved in the promotion of local ingredients, product development and production specializing in "health" and "beauty," branding, concept design, food hygiene, sales promotion, training planning and management, etc. She is in charge of nutritional supervision for GRØN's product development, proposing ways to incorporate them more effectively into consumer health.
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