B6  isn’t the only nutrient that can ease you through perimenopause. In recent studies, women taking 400 mg. of magnesium daily cut their anxiety by 89 percent and headache frequency by half "It's a guardian angel for women in perimenopause,” says Gittleman.

What's more, 800 IU of vitamin E daily has proven to abolish fluid retention and breast pain for 41 percent of women and cut hot flashes by 25 percent.

Clear out the cobwebs with ginkgo

“The solution to perimenopausal memory problems is ginkgo biloba," says Dr. Mayo. This herb increases blood flow to the brain and boosts levels of dopanime, a chemical needed for clear, quick mental functioning.
"Start with 80 mg. morning, noon and night, then cut back to one or two 40 mg. pills daily when your memory is back on track," he suggests.

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