Menopause must-haves: 10 products for body and mind

Peri-menopause and menopause can come with enough to think about, so Pro-Ven keeps daily support simple: just two capsules a day with food.

Because of your shifting hormones, it’s particularly important to look after your bones during and after menopause. Our daily Menopause Bone Nutrition capsules provide bone-friendly vitamin D and calcium to help with bone health. Plus, they work together to help reduce the loss of bone mineral in post-menopausal women.³* Just take two capsules a day with a meal. That’ll give you 300% of your daily nutrient reference value (NRV) vit D, which contributes to normal bones, helps maintain normal muscles and helps reduce the risk of falling associated with unstable bones and muscles.**^4,5,6 It might not feel like the most glamorous addition to your routine, but it’s a pretty useful one.

One thing you might have noticed is dryness: whether that’s brittle hair, vaginal dryness or a duller complexion. To add extra glow to your complexion, try our Pro Vitamin serum – hyaluronic acid and vitamin C make a skin-boosting duo in this concentrated serum for delicate facial skin. Use twice daily. Cleanse as usual, then gently smooth a small amount over the face and neck. For best results, pair with our Holland & Barrett PRO Vitamin E Day Cream and PRO Vitamin F Night Cream.

Hyaluronic acid’s a household name in skincare – it's got a reputation for plumpness and glow. But did you know it can be found in hair products too? Nature Spell has launched the “first ever oil-compatible hyaluronic acid”. The result: a hair oil that seals in moisture like a pro and nourishes from root to tip. Its blend of plant oils (sunflower, linseed, soybean and sweet almond) provides fatty acids to give thirsty tresses the ultimate feast.

Don’t know where to start? Maybe an all-round supplement is the way to go. Enter Novomins’ strawberry-flavoured Menopause Gummies, designed to support hormonal activity, bone health and immunity. Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity, while vitamin D2 and magnesium support normal bone maintenance. Vit C contributes to normal immune function (who wants to feel run down on top of menopause?). Chew two of these sweet, vegan gummies daily.

Nutrition isn’t a one-size-fits-all: everyone’s bodies are different, and even our own bodies change through life. That’s why Health & Her has developed a daily supplement especially for those taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT). With a vitamin and mineral blend designed to support brain health, hormone regulation, mental wellbeing, circulation support and collagen formation support, you can navigate menopause with a little more confidence.

This just in: period pants aren’t only for periods. Whether your cycles are still sporadic or you're a little – well – leakier than before, consider a pair of absorbent pants your new best friend. Too long have we mourned our best underwear when the unexpected happens. And too long have we felt gross in our most threadbare ‘emergency’ pants. Instead, try Jude’s high-waisted briefs that look chic but stretch in all the right places.

Feeling a little off-pace? Menopace is a blend of 22 nutrients formulated to keep you supported during and after menopause. To name just a few, it supports normal bone health, heart function, skin and hair as well as contributing to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.^7-16 So, you can stay doing the things you love – even if life gets in the way from time to time. Take one tablet per day with your main meal.

Let’s face it: if you take your supplements every day without fail you’re one of the organised ones. Sometimes, it’s nice to have extra support. So, here’s Naturya with their Menopause Support superfood blend. Mix into porridge or yoghurt, whiz into smoothies or blend through your favourite milk for a berry-flavoured breakfast treat.