The Importance of Nutrition and Supplements

“Women’s Health” usually evokes a

specific set of concerns, typically
centered around either Menstruation,
Pregnancy or Menopause.

But while these are important stages in a

woman’s life, they are by no means the
only front-and-center health concerns that
most women should address with
Nutrition and Supplementation. 
Aside from the many known vitamins and minerals essential for a healthy body,
women also has unique nutritional requirements throughout different stages in
life.

Adequate intake of calories and lipids is also essential to support energy and
nutritional demands in order for the body to function properly.
Fatty Fatty acids are the building blocks of the fat in our
bodies and in the food we eat. During digestion, the
body breaks down fats into fatty acids, which can then

Acids
be absorbed into the blood.

Fatty acids have many important functions in the body,

including energy storage and gluconeogenesis.
Essential
Fatty
Acids?
 Essential Fatty Acids
are fatty acids that humans and other animals must ingest because the body requires them
for good health but cannot synthesize them.

They are modified to:

• affect inflammation and many other cellular functions
• affect mood, behavior and inflammation
• downregulate inflammation
• affect cellular signaling
• activate or inhibit transcription factors which is linked to pro
inflammatory cytokine production
 Only two fatty acids are known to be essential for humans: 

Omega-3 Omega-6
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats you get from food Omega-6 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat found in
(or supplements) that help build and maintain a healthy body. vegetable oils, nuts and seeds.

They also serves as an energy source and help keep your heart, Omega-6 fatty acids help stimulate skin and hair growth, maintain
lungs, blood vessels, and immune system working the way they bone health, regulate metabolism, and maintain the Reproductive
should. System.

Examples: Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is an omega-6 fatty acid found in

• EPA and DHA certain oils, such as:
 DHA levels are especially high in retina (eye), • Evening primrose oil
brain, and sperm cells • Borage oil

• ALA (alpha-linolenic acid)

What is
Evening
Primrose?
Evening Primrose
is a plant native to North and South America that also
grows throughout Europe and parts of Asia. The name
was derived because of its yellow flowers that open at
sunset and close during the day.

“The Emollient of the

Royals”
- Referred to as the “King’s-Cure-All” due to its potent health enhancing properties.

- The oil extracted from evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) plant seeds consists of a high amount of
omega-6 fatty acids like Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) that are essential components of myelin, the
protective coating around nerve fibers, and the neuronal cell membrane and is known to reduce
inflammation and cell growth.
 Uses of EPO in Women’s Health:
Cervical Ripening

Menopausal
Symptoms
Uses of EPO in Women’s Health:

ACNE
NERVE PAIN
 Uses of EPO in Women’s Health:

ECZEM ARTHRIT
A IS
WOMEN’s
extra needs
as we AGE
As we get older and approach the last stage of
womanhood, our bodies have different needs,
so certain nutrients become especially
important for good health.

Menopause is a natural transition in a woman’s

life as her menstrual cycles come to an end. 

While menopause is linked to many

uncomfortable symptoms and increases your
risk of certain diseases, proper diet and
supplements may help reduce symptoms and
ease the transition.
What is
the role of
Hyaluronic Acid
in Women’s Health?
 Hyaluronic Acid
• also known as hyaluronan, is a clear, gooey substance that is naturally produced by your
body.

• It is a viscous glycosaminoglycan chiefly of the matrix of tissues

• The largest amounts of it are found in your skin, joints, connective tissue and eyes. Its main
function is to retain water to keep your tissues well lubricated and moist.

• Decreasing levels of hyaluronan deposition might underlie the changes associated with the
aging process. 
 HYALURONIC ACID in Women’s Health:

Promotes Healthier, Speeds up wound healing Relieve Joint Pain by Keeping

More Supple Skin Bones Well Lubricated
Hyaluronic Acid in Women’s Health:
Comparative studies have shown that
hyaluronic acid supplementations help
relieve symptoms of vaginal atrophy
(discomfort during sex, itching in the genitals,
and/or a burning sensation during urination) and
vaginal dryness achieving similar results to
hormonal treatments in correcting tissue
shrinkage, vaginal pH, difficult or painful
intercourse, and cell growth.

It improves skin moisture and provides

much-needed relief among women with
genitourinary symptoms of menopause
 Vitamin E (also known as tocopherol or

E
alpha-tocopherol) is a nutrient that is
important for many body processes.

Vitamin It is an important vitamin required for

the proper function of many organs in
the body - helps your nerves and
muscles work well, prevents blood clots,
and also boosts the immune system.

Recommended Daily Intake: It is also an antioxidant that helps to

16 y.o. - >70 y.o. 10mg / day slow down processes that damage cells.
Pregnant 10mg / day
Lactating Mothers 10mg – 14mg / day
Philippine Dietary Reference Intakes 2015; 2015 Food and Nutrition Research
Institute, Department of Science and Technology.
Revised September 2018
 VITAMIN E in Women’s Health:

Promotes Healthier, FERTILITY PMS / MENOPAUSE

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