Menopause can feel like your body has suddenly changed the rules.
One minute you feel fine… the next you’re dealing with hot flushes, disrupted sleep, mood shifts, or changes in your skin and energy. And while this is a natural stage of life, that doesn’t make it any easier to navigate.
The good news is that there are ways to support your body through this transition. The key is understanding which supplements align with the symptoms you’re actually experiencing, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
What supplements help to reduce hot flushes?
Hot flushes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause, driven by changes in oestrogen and how the brain regulates body temperature. While they can feel sudden and unpredictable, certain nutrients and herbs may help support the body through this transition.
Black cohosh is one of the most extensively studied herbs for menopause, with clinical trials suggesting it may help reduce the frequency and severity of hot flushes. Red clover, rich in isoflavones that interact with oestrogen receptors, has also been researched for its potential to support menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes.
Hot flushes are not just hormonal, they are also influenced by the nervous system. Saffron extract as the patented Affron® has been clinically studied for its role in supporting mood, reducing stress, and improving sleep quality. This can indirectly influence how intensely hot flushes are experienced.
Shatavari has traditionally been used as a female tonic to support hormonal balance, cognition, mood, and libido. Shatavari is revered in Ayurveda, with its name meaning “she who possesses a hundred husbands.” SheVari® is a patented shatavari extract shown in clinical research to reduce frequency and intensity of hot flushes and night sweats and improve menopausal symptoms within one month.
Rather than relying on a single ingredient, combining these herbs, particularly in standardised, research-backed forms can provide broader support. Formulations like NaturoElite Menopause Day Formula bring these ingredients together for targeted daytime support for hot flushes and additional menopausal symptoms.
What supplements help to reduce night sweats?
Night sweats are a common and often frustrating symptom of menopause, closely linked to declining oestrogen and disrupted temperature regulation. Because they frequently interfere with sleep, supporting both hormonal balance and the nervous system is key.
Sage (Salvia officinalis) has been studied for its ability to reduce excessive sweating, with clinical research suggesting it may help decrease the frequency and severity of menopausal night sweats.
Zizyphus (Ziziphus jujuba) and valerian are traditionally used to calm the nervous system, support relaxation, and promote deeper, more restorative sleep with Zizyphus also reducing night sweats.
A targeted formulation like NaturoElite Menopause Night Formula is designed specifically for this phase. It also features Lifenol®, a patented hops extract shown in clinical trials to relieve menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes and night sweats. Hops also has calming, oestrogenic properties, making it particularly helpful during menopause.
Do collagen supplements help with menopause?
This is a question that comes up often, especially as changes in skin, hair, and joints become more noticeable during menopause.
As oestrogen declines, your natural collagen production also slows. Over time, this can contribute to thinner, drier skin, reduced elasticity, and increased joint stiffness. It’s a normal part of the ageing process, but that doesn’t mean you can’t support it.
This is where collagen supplements can play a role and even vitamin C which is the nutrient the body uses to produce collagen. Products like NaturoElite Collagen & Immune Support are a great support for skin and connective tissue during this stage.
However, collagen doesn’t work in isolation.
Vitamin C is essential for collagen formation. Without it, your body simply can’t produce collagen effectively. Research shows that vitamin C supports collagen synthesis, helps maintain skin structure, and contributes to connective tissue integrity, while also providing antioxidant support.
So while collagen supplementation can be beneficial, the real value comes from combining it with the right supporting nutrients to help your body produce and maintain collagen more effectively.
The bottom line
There’s no single “best” supplement for menopause, because no two experiences are exactly the same.
What tends to work best is a targeted approach:
- Support daytime symptoms like hot flushes and mood balance
- Support night-time symptoms like sleep and night sweats
- Support long-term changes like skin and connective tissue
Most importantly, choose formulations that are carefully designed with purpose, rather than throwing everything in at once. When you support your body in a targeted, considered way, this transition can feel far more manageable.
