Menopausal women are being ripped off – was the conclusion of a recent analysis of supplements posing as a ‘natural’ remedy for the dreaded symptoms.
Consumer group Which? scrutinised 26 popular products, containing a total of 78 active ingredients, and found that, overall, the ‘specialised’ supplements were no more beneficial than a bog-standard multivitamin.
Not a single product analysed was found to contain the right combination of nutrients at scientifically-proven doses for helping menopausal symptoms like hot flushes and mood changes.
In their scathing conclusion, the researchers urged consumers not to fall for ‘quasi-medical claims’ or waste eye-watering amounts (some products cost more than £400
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