At Syrona Health, we're committed to supporting women through every stage of their health journey, including the often-challenging transition of menopause. Many women experience weight gain during this time, but understanding the underlying factors can help you maintain your health and wellbeing.

Why Weight Changes Occur:

Different factors can lead to weight gain during menopause, including changes to your:

• body composition
• gut microbiome
• fat and sugar metabolism
• lifestyle patterns

1. Hormonal Shifts: Declining estrogen levels can affect fat distribution, often leading to increased abdominal fat.

2. Metabolic Changes: Our research indicates that post-menopausal women may experience alterations in how their bodies process fats and sugars.

3. Gut Microbiome: The diversity of gut bacteria can change during menopause, potentially influencing weight management.

4. Lifestyle Factors: Sleep disturbances and reduced physical activity often accompany menopause, contributing to weight gain.

Health Implications:

While some weight gain is normal, excessive weight can increase risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. However, it's crucial to focus on overall health rather than just numbers on a scale.

Syrona Health's Approach to Menopause Wellness:

1. Personalised Nutrition: Our platform offers tailored dietary advice based on your unique metabolic responses.

2. Gut Health Optimisation: We provide strategies to nurture a diverse, healthy gut microbiome.Here are our top tips for looking after your gut:

• Eat plenty of unprocessed or minimally processed plant foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, legumes, and whole grains.
• Eat a variety of plant foods that have different colors — your "good" gut microbes like diverse foods that contain fiber and polyphenols, a type of antioxidant.
• Aim to eat 30 different plant foods a week to get that variety.
• Try fermented foods, like unsweetened yogurt, aged cheddar, parmesan, Swiss cheeses (like gouda), cottage cheese with live or active cultures, sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi, and kombucha.
• Avoid eating late at night to give your gut bugs enough time to clean up the lining of your gut.
• Limit your intake of ultra-processed foods, like fast foods, baked goods, and sugary drinks. You could view these as occasional treats.

3. Sleep Support: Our app includes features to track and improve sleep patterns, crucial for metabolic health.

4. Activity Encouragement: We offer personalised activity recommendations suitable for various fitness levels.

5. Hormone Balance: Our telemedicine services connect you with specialists to discuss options like Hormone Replacement Therapy when appropriate. HRT has not been scientifically shown to cause weight gain.

Remember, menopause is a natural transition. At Syrona Health, we're here to help you navigate this change with confidence, focusing on your overall wellbeing rather than just weight. Our holistic approach considers all aspects of your health, helping you feel your best during this new life stage.

Embrace your changing body and health with Syrona – your partner in personalised, science-backed menopause care.