Women Open to Natural Options for Menopause

DECATUR, Ill.— More than a third of women have tried natural supplements to relieve menopausal symptoms, and one-quarter said supplements are their “treatment of choice”, according to a new national survey sponsored by ADM. In the poll of 1,258 women aged 40 to 55, a majority said they would like their health care professional to share more information with them about nonmedicinal methods for addressing menopausal symptoms and be open to discussions about natural treatments.

“These new findings indicate women are looking to their health care professionals for comprehensive advice,” said Mark Messina, Ph.D., soy researcher and adjunct professor of Nutrition at Loma Linda University. “They want to know about all the treatment options, including natural supplements.”

The survey confirmed menopausal women are seeking advice from health professionals. Most cite any combination of obstetricians/gynecologists (48 percent), family physicians (38 percent) and/or general physicians (25 percent) as their menopause treatment advisors. Furthermore, 19 percent of women consult with their nurse practitioners, nurses and/or pharmacists regarding treatment options for menopausal symptoms.

ADM sponsored the survey as part of its ongoing soy isoflavone education campaign that aims to educate consumers and healthcare influencers on the benefits of soy isoflavones in easing hot flashes, as well as to direct them to the most effective soy isoflavones.

For more information, visit www.ADMworld.com or Booth #14025 at SupplySide West.

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