Hormone Balance Plus (AUST L 470807) relieves weariness, tiredness and fatigue in healthy individuals, and supports energy levels and energy productio...
Hormone Balance Plus (AUST L 470807) relieves weariness, tiredness and fatigue in healthy individuals, and supports energy levels and energy production. Women's B Energy Complex (AUST L 471005) supports energy levels, and is the simpler option if a B-vitamin gap is what you are closing.
Fatigue in midlife has more possible causes than hormones, and several of them are simple to test for.
Rule these out first
Iron deficiency, low B12, low vitamin D, an underactive thyroid and sleep apnoea all produce midlife fatigue, and all become more common after 40. A blood test through your GP covers most of them and costs you one appointment.
What B vitamins actually do
B vitamins are involved in releasing energy from food. That is a real biochemical role, but it only translates into feeling better if you were short to begin with, which is why the label wording is: when dietary intake is inadequate. If your diet is varied and you are still exhausted, a B complex on its own is unlikely to be the answer.
The unglamorous levers
A consistent wake time, ten minutes of morning light, protein at breakfast and an honest look at alcohol move midlife fatigue more than most supplements do. They are also free.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Vitamins and minerals can only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate. Women's B Energy Complex contains vitamin B6 — stop taking this medication if you experience tingling, burning or numbness and see your health professional as soon as possible. Hormone Balance Plus contains Vitex — do not use if taking oral contraceptives without consulting your health professional.
