How Should Women in Their Forties Supplement?
Women who don’t supplement tend to age faster. But supplementation must be timely and moderate. For example, angelica root nourishes yin; elders traditionally recommend drinking angelica and red date soup after menstruation to replenish lost fluids. However, angelica stimulates estrogen secretion; long-term use may cause cell proliferation and increase tumor risk.
Supplementing the body and kidneys in one’s early forties helps stabilize the transition into menopause. Waiting until menopausal symptoms appear and bodily functions decline before rushing to supplement is like closing the barn door after the horse has bolted—better to prepare in advance.
After each menstrual period, women may drink soups to nourish yin and tonify the kidneys. The soup should be neutral in nature, not overly warming.
Here is a proven formula: can be consumed as a drink or used to simmer meat. Ingredients: Cornus officinalis 25g, Cuscuta chinensis 25g, Lycium barbarum 25g, Polygonum multiflorum 25g.
Additionally, moderate intake of royal jelly, pollen, soybeans, peanuts, sesame seeds, and broad beans moisturizes skin and enhances beauty. Hawthorn, ophiopogon, and mulberry help prevent fat accumulation and arteriosclerosis. Walnuts, Polygonum multiflorum, and black beans help prevent premature graying.