Nairobi, April 26 -- Social media is saturated with menopause solutions: powders for brain fog, gummies for sleep, or capsules promising hormonal balance. Supplements such as magnesium, lion's mane, creatine and collagen are being marketed as must-haves for perimenopause and menopause. But how much of this is actually grounded in science?

During perimenopause and menopause, fluctuating and declining oestrogen levels can trigger symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disruption, anxiety, brain fog, joint pain and changes in muscle mass and body composition. Hormone replacement therapy remains the most effective treatment for many symptoms, but not everyone can or wants to use it. This is why alternative remedies attra...