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In the Scheunengut guide, we explain vitamins, minerals, plant compounds and dietary supplements clearly and with a solid scientific grounding – from correct intake to the right product for you. Use the search or the topic filters to quickly find what you need.
Menopause Trio in Focus: Plant Complex, Calming Herbs & Sage Combined
For most women, menopause does not bring just one change, it brings several at once: sleep gets lighter, inner calm fluctuates, and on some days noticeably more warmth shows up....
Hormonal Belly: What’s Actually True
“Hormonal belly” is everywhere on social media: a stubborn midsection that’s supposedly there because of “your hormones” and not calories or lifestyle. Tens of thousands of people search for exactly...
Estrogen Deficiency: What the Signs Really Mean
“Estrogen deficiency” is one of the most-searched terms in women’s hormone health — and the symptom lists that circulate online sound alarmingly clear-cut: hot flashes, dry mucous membranes, mood swings,...
Estrogen: What This Hormone Does in the Body
Talking about “estrogen” as if it were a single hormone is where most explanations go wrong — estrogen isn’t one substance at all, but a group of three closely related...
Buying Red Clover: The Quality Markers That Actually Matter
Red clover extract is no longer a niche product – and that's exactly why quality varies so much from one supplement to the next. Some labels tell you precisely how...
Red Clover: Side Effects & Safe Use
Red clover is the go-to plant for many women in menopause who'd rather listen to their body than reach straight for hormones. So here's the fair question upfront: what does...
Wild Yam: Side Effects & Safety, Clearly Explained
Wild yam has a reputation as a gentle “woman’s herb” – but how well is it actually tolerated, and what should you watch out for before taking it? The short...
The Best Supplements for the Menopause
Black cohosh, wild yam, red clover & co.: which natural companions are valued during the menopause – and what to look out for in terms of quality, use and limits. Explained honestly and without promises.
A Daily Routine with Supplements During Menopause
Menopause brings changes to everyday life for many women – including how they look at their own diet and nutrient intake. A deliberately structured daily routine can help bring a...
Wild Yam in Focus: Our High-Dose Extract with 20% Diosgenin
Wild yam is one of the most traditional plants when it comes to women's health topics and midlife. Mexican wild yam in particular has been valued for generations and has...
Meno-Intenso in the Spotlight: Our Menopause Complex
Menopause is a natural stage of life – and one in which many women pay closer attention to their bodies. Plant-based classics like wild yam and ashwagandha have a long...
Folic Acid in Focus: Our Folate Complex for Everyday Life and Life Stages
Folic acid is one of the best-known micronutrients of all and accompanies many people through different life stages. Whether in ordinary everyday life, in a time of inner tension, during...
The Menopause Set: A Combination for the Second Half of Life
Menopause is not an illness, but a natural phase of life in which the hormonal balance resettles over several years. This transition doesn't happen in a single day but in...
The Women's 40+ Set: Nutrients for Women Over 40
From 40 onward, quite a bit changes noticeably in the female body. The hormonal balance slowly starts shifting, nutrient needs change, and everyday life between work, family, and one's own...
Best Supplements for Women over 40: an honest buying guide
The stage of life from 40 onwards brings noticeable changes for many women – the cycle becomes more irregular, sleep lighter, mood sometimes fluctuates more strongly than before, and the...
What Helps Against Night Sweats?
Waking up drenched in sweat, your nightshirt clammy: night sweats disrupt sleep and are a real burden for many people. Often there are harmless reasons behind them, but sometimes there...
What Helps with Vaginal Dryness? Causes & Tips
Vaginal dryness is a very common topic, yet one that is rarely discussed openly. Many women experience it temporarily, others over a longer period, particularly around menopause. In this guide...
Weight Gain in Menopause – What Really Helps
Many women know the feeling: their diet has barely changed, their training has stayed the same – and yet the number on the scale keeps climbing, especially around the midsection....
Hot Flashes in Menopause – What Really Helps the Body
Suddenly heat rises from within, the face glows, sweat breaks out – and minutes later comes a chill. Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause and accompany many...
Male Menopause: Understanding and Actively Addressing Andropause
Irritable, tired, unmotivated, and somehow not quite yourself anymore? Many men experience a phase from midlife onward where energy, muscle strength, and drive noticeably decline. The term male menopause comes...
Wild Yam and Mexican Yam: What's Behind the Terms
Few plant-based topics cause as much confusion over terminology as yam root. Sometimes it's called "Wild Yam", sometimes "Mexican Yam", and sometimes referred to by its botanical name, Dioscorea. On...
Gentle Companions Through Menopause: What to Look For
Menopause is a natural stage of life in which a woman's hormone balance shifts over several years. The body gradually produces less estrogen and progesterone, the cycle becomes more irregular,...
Nutrients During Menopause: What the Body Needs Now
Menopause is not an illness, but a natural stage of life in which the hormonal balance gradually shifts. During this time, many women ask themselves what to pay attention to...
Nutrients for Women Over 50
Around age 50, priorities shift for many women, including when it comes to nutrients. Menopause is approaching or already underway, metabolism slows down, and suddenly a topic moves into focus...
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