Do you know your pro-biotics, pre-biotics, botanicals and supplements, from your vitamins, macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients? All can help women manage their physical and emotional wellbeing, but what should you consider taking and when? “Nutrition plays a role in women’s health, both in managing different life stages and in promoting long-term health, but with so many options… Read more »
Women’s Health
Discover in-depth resources on women’s health and nutrition, focusing on the unique dietary needs at every stage of life—from adolescence and fertility to pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause. Learn how personalized nutrition can help manage hormonal imbalances like PCOS, support healthy pregnancies and lactation, alleviate menopause symptoms, and promote overall well-being. This category offers science-based insights on essential nutrients, the benefits of probiotics and phytoestrogens, and practical guidance to empower women to make informed nutritional choices for a healthier life.
With women’s health being an important focus for health and nutrition, one area of women’s health is that is sometimes overlooked is the menstrual cycle. Over the course of the menstrual cycle, those who menstruate have different calorie and nutrient requirements due to fluctuations in hormones. These hormones not only influence your monthly cycle, but… Read more »
October 18th is World Menopause Day. It’s a day to come together an recognize the significance of menopause in the lives of women worldwide. With the importance of Women’s Health across the life stages, we would like to share key insights from our women’s health webinar that explored the intricate relationship between menopause, health,… Read more »
According to recent research conducted by the KHNI, Women’s Health has emerged as one of the top 10 major health and nutrition trends in 2023. This highlights the importance of addressing the unique health and nutritional needs of women at various stages of life. In KHNI’s recent webinar “Innovating for Women’s Health”, Izaskun Monsalve and Monica… Read more »
KHNI’s webinar titled “Innovating for Women’s Health: Optimizing Wellness across Lifestages,” provided invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities for innovation in the women’s health market. Experts in the fields of health, wellness, nutrition, food, beverage, and supplements addressed key questions and shared the latest advancements in research and technology. According to recent research… Read more »
Wendy Sweet, PhD, founder of My Menopause Transformation, explores the science of how nutrition can support management of menopause symptoms.
‘Is there any difference between the iodine statuses of breast-fed and formula-fed infants and their mothers in an area with iodine sufficiency?’ This was the question researchers attempted to answer in a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition. What they found was that breastfed infants, formula-fed infants, and even the mothers all had… Read more »
A mother’s diet impacts the nutritional composition of breastmilk, but it can be difficult for mothers to meet their nutrient needs with a standard diet. Products targeting this population may reach an untapped market.
Study of the Women’s Health Initiative cohort suggests that diets high in vegetables, fruits, fish, and whole grains may have anti-inflammatory effects that could help maintain bone mass and prevent fractures in some women.