Menopause supplements have been becoming more popular in
recent years and both Meno and Provitalize are relatively well known brands,
unfortunately, that doesn’t actually mean either of them are very good. There
are definitely far better options out there, however, in the case of which of
these two is best there is still a clear winner.
And that’s Meno, based on the
ingredient dosages Meno can actually at least mildly alleviate hot flashes,
where as Provitalize is a sub par weight loss option for women looking to lose
weight, and doesn’t particularly do very well in any other menopause issue
related categories.
And don’t worry we will actually recommend better
alternatives for if you’re looking for menopause weight loss aids and for if
you’re looking for a general all round menopause relief product.
The ingredients in Meno include black cohosh, chasteberry, aswagandha and vitamin b6 and D. Black cohosh has been used to alleviate hot flashes, night sweats, the dosing is at the lower end on pretty much everything here, but it is all within it’s usable range. It’s also had a lot of mixed results when it comes to studies.
For example, ashwagandha gives the most benefit to mood, stress and sleep issues at 600mg, but has been shown to be effective at 300, which is what Meno uses.
The vitamins and minerals are a good, cover, now, there are more essential ones for menopausal women, that can relieve symptoms, such as calcium, iron and zinc, but vitamin b6 and d are still good additions, but we’d have liked to have seen the others too.
And then there’s chasteberry, there’s some evidence it can help, but as much against it than there is for it.
Provitalize contains a unique blend of herbs, probiotics, and thermogenic ingredients and some of these do have some evidence, although they are on the shakier side of weight loss ingredients, the main problem is that aside from the probiotics everything is laughably underdosed to the point where some of the ingredients are less than 5% of what you’d need to be effective.
The ingredients include turmeric, moringa, and lecithin. Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and may help alleviate joint pain and reduce inflammation, which can be common during menopause. Which would be a plus, but you need double what’s in provitalize to work.
Moringa is a nutrient-dense herb that provides vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support overall health, but again is underdosed. Even the bioperine of which you only need 10mg, only has 3.
The probiotics are fine, at least, but L gasseri is pretty easily available. Although there is evidence it’s good for vaginal issues related to menopause.
Generally if you’re looking for a weight loss aid, you’re best looking for an actual weight loss aid. We recommend taking a look at Hourglass Fit, which we rated as the best weight loss aid for women. It also contains several mood boosting ingredients to help with cravings, a host of appetite suppressants as well as more of the vitamins and minerals that you need. If you really wanted some probiotics too, you can pick up some female focused ones for about $10 and have something that actually works to combat menopause weight gain.
Or if you’re looking at a menopause supplement, then we recommend EstroCare, it’s got everything in both Meno and Provitalize (that’s effective for menopause) as well as a dozen other ingredients all in better dosages, and it’s the same price. As well as several more effective ones like DHEA, Soy Isoflavones, Maca and Siberian Rhubarb, all of which have more studies to back them for relieving menopause symptoms than Meno of Provitalize. And they have a money back guarantee.
When comparing Meno and Provitalize, there are a few key factors to consider:
Ingredient Dosages: Meno wins by a mile, there isn’t really much to justify provitalizes price as ultimately it’s a probiotic with a half dose of curcumin, which is primarily joint and inflammation ingredient, not an overall menopause one.
Ingredient Focus: Meno is far more focused on actually dealing with menopause as it claims, Provitalize doesn’t really do much to support it’s aims of combatting menopause weight gain.
Safety and Side Effects: Both Meno and Provitalize are generally considered safe when taken as directed. However, it's important to note that everyone is different, and individual reactions may vary. It is always recommended to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement.
Meno does win as the better supplement, but there are ultimately better alternatives to either of these. We wouldn’t recommend wasting your money on either Provitalize or Meno, instead we suggest you check out Hourglass Fit or EstroCare respectively.