Menopause supplements costing more than £400 a year ‘no better than cheap multivitamin’
Summary
A consumer group called Which? found that menopause supplements costing more than £400 a year do not work better than a £22-a-year multivitamin. These expensive supplements often lack the right amounts of important nutrients that help with menopause symptoms like bone health.Key Facts
- Menopause supplements are a large market, valued at nearly $17 billion worldwide, and expected to grow to $25 billion by 2030.
- Which? studied 26 popular menopause supplements and found they often lack key nutrients like calcium and magnesium in the right amounts.
- A basic multivitamin from Asda costs about £22 a year and contains important vitamins and minerals, including calcium and magnesium.
- The most expensive menopause supplements cost over £400 a year but miss important nutrients or have them in very low doses.
- Calcium and vitamin D are important during menopause to support bone health as estrogen levels fall.
- Research from University College London found many menopause supplements do not contain key recommended ingredients such as vitamin D and calcium.
- Experts say there is little proof that menopause supplements help symptoms and warn about high prices and confusing marketing.
- The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association says supplements can help if made and used correctly as part of a healthy diet.
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