Cómo funciona MenoFriend®

Formulada por nutricionistas y especialistas en salud hormonal, MenoFriend® es la fórmula galardonada y más vendida de ingredientes botánicos, fitoestrógenos y minerales para obtener energía, un pensamiento más claro y un mejor rendimiento mental durante la menopausia.

Lectura rápida

¿Cómo puede ayudar la dieta?

Su dieta realmente puede ayudarla durante la menopausia, ayudando a equilibrar sus hormonas. El 40% de las mujeres de nuestra encuesta que hicieron cambios en su dieta dijeron que hacerlo les ayudó. Nuestra experta en salud hormonal, la Dra. Katie Hodgkinson, comparte cuatro excelentes consejos; 'Nutrición para la menopausia'.

¿Cómo tomarlo?

  1. Take 2 capsules each day

    Take two capsules daily, morning or evening, with or without food.

  2. Take consistently

    Plant compounds reach a steady level in your body only with daily intake. Take MenoFriend® every day for at least 60 days, and expect it to keep improving after that.

  3. Adjust when needed

    Both capsules can be taken together or split across the day, whichever you'll remember.

Important — read before taking

Not suitable if you have had, or are at risk of, oestrogen-positive breast cancer, if you are taking anticoagulants or blood thinning medication, or if you are taking the combined contraceptive pill. Consult your GP or healthcare provider if you are taking tamoxifen, an aromatase inhibitor or any other prescribed medication, if you have a thyroid condition, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

¿Qué esperar?

3-4 semanas

Siente una diferencia en el estado de ánimo y la función psicológica.

2 meses

Apoya la regulación de las hormonas y la salud del cabello y las uñas.

3 meses

Mejor estado de ánimo, músculos, huesos, articulaciones y rendimiento mental.

Ingredientes

Ingrediente
Por qué está incluido
Lo que dice la investigación
ñame salvaje
Comfortable menopause
A mainstay for menopause for generations for its plant steroid diosgenin.1–4
Dandelion Root
Digestion and fluid balance
Supports digestion and the flow of bile as the gut changes during menopause.
frijol mungo
Phytoestrogens
A natural source of isoflavones.5, 6
Extracto de hoja de salvia
Sweating and night sweats
Sage's oldest use is for sweating. In a study of 71 women, hot flushes became steadily less frequent over eight weeks.7–9
Dong Quai Root
Urogenital and women's health
Known as female ginseng, used as a women's tonic in Chinese herbal practice for over a thousand years.10–12
Hops Extract
Phytoestrogens and restless nights
Hops contain 8-prenylnaringenin, an oestrogen-like plant compound and traditionally turned to for restless nights.13–15
Red Clover Extract
Hot flushes and night sweats
The most researched plant in menopause. Pooled results from 12 trials found women taking red clover isoflavones had fewer hot flushes.16–20
Quelpo
Iodine source
A natural marine source of iodine, which your thyroid needs to make the hormones that set your energy levels.21
Extracto de raíz de maca
Energy and stamina
Trials in postmenopausal women report improvements in mood and sexual wellbeing.22–26
Magnesium
Tiredness
Helps ease tiredness, and supports muscles and mood.21, 27, 28
Calcio
Muscles and bones
The mineral bone is built from. Bone loss accelerates sharply once oestrogen falls away.21, 29–31
Selenio
Hair, nails and thyroid
Supports healthier hair and nails, and a normal functioning thyroid.21
Vitamina B12
Energy and brain fog
Fuels energy production and supports better mood and mental clarity.21
Vitamina B6
Hormone regulation
Involved in regulating hormonal activity when it's in flux.21
Vitamina B2
Skin and cell protection
Looks after your skin and helps protect cells from everyday oxidative stress.21
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Energy, skin and brain fog
Works across three fronts at once — energy, skin, and psychological function.21
Vitamina B5
Focus and energy
Supports mental performance, and helps your body make its own neurotransmitters.21
Vitamin K2 (MK-7)
Bone maintenance
Activates the proteins that bind calcium into bone.21
Vitamina D3
Bones and immunity
Needed for your body to absorb calcium and supports healthy immunity.21, 32, 33
ñame salvaje
Por qué está incluido Comfortable menopause
Lo que dice la investigación A mainstay for menopause for generations for its plant steroid diosgenin.1–4
Dandelion Root
Por qué está incluido Digestion and fluid balance
Lo que dice la investigación Supports digestion and the flow of bile as the gut changes during menopause.
frijol mungo
Por qué está incluido Phytoestrogens
Lo que dice la investigación A natural source of isoflavones.5, 6
Extracto de hoja de salvia
Por qué está incluido Sweating and night sweats
Lo que dice la investigación Sage's oldest use is for sweating. In a study of 71 women, hot flushes became steadily less frequent over eight weeks.7–9
Dong Quai Root
Por qué está incluido Urogenital and women's health
Lo que dice la investigación Known as female ginseng, used as a women's tonic in Chinese herbal practice for over a thousand years.10–12
Hops Extract
Por qué está incluido Phytoestrogens and restless nights
Lo que dice la investigación Hops contain 8-prenylnaringenin, an oestrogen-like plant compound and traditionally turned to for restless nights.13–15
Red Clover Extract
Por qué está incluido Hot flushes and night sweats
Lo que dice la investigación The most researched plant in menopause. Pooled results from 12 trials found women taking red clover isoflavones had fewer hot flushes.16–20
Quelpo
Por qué está incluido Iodine source
Lo que dice la investigación A natural marine source of iodine, which your thyroid needs to make the hormones that set your energy levels.21
Extracto de raíz de maca
Por qué está incluido Energy and stamina
Lo que dice la investigación Trials in postmenopausal women report improvements in mood and sexual wellbeing.22–26
Magnesium
Por qué está incluido Tiredness
Lo que dice la investigación Helps ease tiredness, and supports muscles and mood.21, 27, 28
Calcio
Por qué está incluido Muscles and bones
Lo que dice la investigación The mineral bone is built from. Bone loss accelerates sharply once oestrogen falls away.21, 29–31
Selenio
Por qué está incluido Hair, nails and thyroid
Lo que dice la investigación Supports healthier hair and nails, and a normal functioning thyroid.21
Vitamina B12
Por qué está incluido Energy and brain fog
Lo que dice la investigación Fuels energy production and supports better mood and mental clarity.21
Vitamina B6
Por qué está incluido Hormone regulation
Lo que dice la investigación Involved in regulating hormonal activity when it's in flux.21
Vitamina B2
Por qué está incluido Skin and cell protection
Lo que dice la investigación Looks after your skin and helps protect cells from everyday oxidative stress.21
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Por qué está incluido Energy, skin and brain fog
Lo que dice la investigación Works across three fronts at once — energy, skin, and psychological function.21
Vitamina B5
Por qué está incluido Focus and energy
Lo que dice la investigación Supports mental performance, and helps your body make its own neurotransmitters.21
Vitamin K2 (MK-7)
Por qué está incluido Bone maintenance
Lo que dice la investigación Activates the proteins that bind calcium into bone.21
Vitamina D3
Por qué está incluido Bones and immunity
Lo que dice la investigación Needed for your body to absorb calcium and supports healthy immunity.21, 32, 33

¿Cómo funciona?

MenoFriend® es un suplemento galardonado para la menopausia, desarrollado por nutricionistas y expertos en salud hormonal. MenoFriend®, una fórmula única a base de plantas de ingredientes botánicos, minerales y fitoestrógenos, está formulada para una experiencia más placentera. en todas las etapas de tu viaje, desde la perimenopausia hasta la menopausia y la posmenopausia.

Hot flushes and night sweats

Your body regulates its temperature within a narrow comfortable range, and falling oestrogen narrows that range further, so a small rise can trigger a bigger response: flushing, sweating, and a racing heart.

Red clover is the most researched plant in menopause and the lead botanical in MenoFriend®. Pooled results from 12 trials found women taking red clover isoflavones had fewer hot flushes. Sage's oldest recorded use is for sweating specifically, and in one study of 71 women, hot flushes became steadily less frequent across eight weeks.

Hot flushes and night sweats were the single most relieved symptom in our study, reported by more than half of women taking MenoFriend® for three months or more.

What phytoestrogens actually do

Phytoestrogens are plant compounds shaped closely enough to oestrogen to interact with the same receptors in your body, though far more gently.

Phytoestrogens bind preferentially to beta receptors, which are concentrated in bone, blood vessels and the brain rather than in breast and womb tissue. This selectivity is why their effect is subtle rather than systemic, and it is the mechanism behind most of what MenoFriend® does.

MenoFriend® draws its phytoestrogens from six botanicals rather than one, and none of them is soy: red clover, hops, wild yam, dong quai, mung bean and maca. Hops contain 8-prenylnaringenin, the most oestrogen-like plant compound yet identified.

Mood, anxiety and feeling like yourself

The mood changes of menopause are not imagined. Oestrogen influences serotonin and GABA, two of the systems that regulate how steady you feel, so when oestrogen falls, mood follows.

Vitamins B6, B3, B5 and B12 all help combat low moods and are directly involved in making the neurotransmitters that carry signals between brain cells. Magnesium supports your nervous system, and levels fall when you are under sustained stress, which makes it one of the more useful things to replace during a demanding stretch of life.

If you need additional magnesium support, we recommend our Magnesium Glycinate, 300mg.

Brain fog and mental clarity

Brain fog is the symptom women find hardest to explain and most unsettling to live with. Losing a word mid-sentence, walking into a room without knowing why, reading the same paragraph three times.

The reason for it is oestrogen receptors sit throughout the brain, particularly in the hippocampus, which handles memory and word-finding, so when oestrogen falls, the recall that depends on it falls too. Vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 support your psychological function and vitamin B5 supports your mental sharpness and focus.

Energy, tiredness and your thyroid

Broken sleep, fluctuating hormones and the cognitive load of managing flagging energy and tiredness can both lead to feelings of exhaustion.

Vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3 and magnesium all fuel the process that converts what you eat into usable energy, and maca is included alongside them: grown at 4,000 metres in the Peruvian Andes and used there for stamina for centuries, with trials in postmenopausal women reporting improvements in mood and sexual wellbeing.

Thyroid problems become more common in midlife and share several symptoms with menopause, so the two are easily mistaken for each other. Selenium and the iodine from kelp in MenoFriend® both support a healthy thyroid function.

Bones

As oestrogen falls away, bone is broken down faster than it is rebuilt, and the sharpest losses happen in the years around your final period, which makes this the window that matters most rather than the decade after it.

Vitamin D3 is essential for your body to absorb calcium in the first place. Vitamin K2 then activates the proteins that bind that calcium into bone. The two work in sequence, which is why they are included together alongside calcium and magnesium: absorbing calcium without directing it where it needs to go achieves less than you would hope.

If bone density is your priority, we recommend OsteoFriend® alongside MenoFriend®.

Hair, skin and nails

Collagen production falls with oestrogen, and the drop is steeper than most expect. Thinning hair and brittle nails usually follow, and they are among the changes MenoFriend® addresses.

Selenium supports healthier hair and nails, vitamin B2 fuels healthy skin, and vitamin B3 works across skin and energy at once. Dandelion root is included to support digestion and the flow of nutrients across your body.

For focused hair support, we recommend Hair Saviour® alongside MenoFriend®.

Why it keeps getting better

MenoFriend® rewards patience, and our own data shows it clearly. Effectiveness rose from 64% among women taking it for under two months, to 83% at three to six months, 90% at seven to twelve, and 96% at one to two years.

Broadly, energy and mental performance come first at around a month, hormone regulation, mood, hair and nails at two, and bones, muscles and immunity at three.

La evidencia detrás de DRV+

Women's Health

Menopause support that grows with you

MenoFriend® is a natural, non-hormonal supplement formulated to support women through the menopausal transition - with effectiveness that increases the longer it's taken.

978 respondents January 2024 Cross-sectional customer survey
89% effective for established users
83% effective overall
56% very effective at 2+ years
Resultados del estudio

We analysed individual responses from 978 women using MenoFriend®, comparing effectiveness across how long they had been taking it.

The results?

82.6% rated MenoFriend® effective overall, rising to 88.7% among established users of two months or more. Effectiveness climbed steadily with duration. Due to UK regulations relating to menopause, menopause symptom-level results of this study are available to consumers only via a healthcare professional at DRV+ (Formerly DR.VEGAN®) Professionals.

Qué significa esto

88.7% of established users found it effective.

Steady, non-hormonal support through the transition.

It builds with duration

Very-effective ratings rose from 15% to 56% over two years of use.

The longer you take MenoFriend®, the more women feel its benefit - give it at least three months.

Why patience pays

Only 9% of established users reported no improvement, versus 13% across all users.

Short-term users are far more likely to under-rate it simply because they haven't taken it long enough.

Lea el resumen
Women's HealthGut Health

How menopause reshapes gut health

Our survey of 1,526 women shows that gut health deteriorates for most women during menopause - usually beginning in perimenopause.

1,526 respondents January 2024 Cross-sectional customer survey
67% report worse gut health
73% experience bloating
79% feel a psychosocial impact
Resultados del estudio

We surveyed 1,526 women across the menopausal transition on gut symptoms, their timing, frequency and downstream impact.

What we found:

66.8% reported noticeably worse gut health since menopausal symptoms began - typically starting in peri-menopause (58%). Bloating led (73%), experienced daily or near-daily by 77% of those affected. 79% reported a psychosocial consequence. Among gut-targeted supplements assessed, Gut Works® rated strongest (78.4% positive).

Qué significa esto

It starts earlier than expected

58% first noticed gut changes in peri-menopause.

Often before menopause is formally established.

Persistent, not occasional

77% of bloating sufferers experience it daily or near-daily.

With a mean of 3.4 gut symptoms per woman affected.

Diet alone isn't enough

Only 11% found dietary change 'very effective'; Gut Works® led supplements at 78.4%.

Targeted support outperformed diet for most women

Read the abstract

Referencias

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¡Las preguntas que la gente
realmente tiene!

¿Puedo tomar MenoFriend® con TRH?

MenoFriend® favorece una menopausia más cómoda y, a menudo, se toma junto con la TRH; sin embargo, siempre recomendamos consultar con su médico de cabecera o profesional de la salud antes de tomar suplementos si está tomando TRH o medicamentos.

Ofrecemos suplementos dietéticos y alimentos de alta calidad. No podemos dar consejos médicos. Aconsejamos a cualquiera que busque orientación de su médico de cabecera o profesional de la salud si tiene alguna inquietud sobre el uso de suplementos durante la terapia hormonal sustitutiva.

¿Puedo tomar MenoFriend® con la pastilla combinada?

No recomendamos tomar MenoFriend® con la píldora combinada debido a interacciones entre los ingredientes de MenoFriend® que pueden afectar la píldora anticonceptiva.

¿Puedo tomar MenoFriend® con la mini pastilla?

MenoFriend® a menudo se toma junto con la minipíldora (solo progesterona). Existen algunas interacciones menores entre medicamentos y nutrientes con esta combinación, por lo que recomendamos tomar MenoFriend® y la minipíldora en momentos opuestos del día. Siempre recomendamos consultar con su médico de cabecera o profesional de la salud antes de tomar suplementos si está tomando medicamentos, incluida la minipíldora.

What is the best menopause supplement?

According to BBC Good Food guide to best menopause supplements, published in November 2025, MenoFriend is ranked as the Star Buy and 'Best Menopause Supplement'. With a star rating of 5/5, BBC Good Food says "Only two capsules a day deliver an impressive blend of nutrients in this vegan, allergen-free menopause formula. The eco-friendly pouch opens and reseals easily, and although the capsules carry a mild turmeric scent, there’s no taste when taken. Inside is a thoughtful mix of B12, D3, K2 and botanicals such as red clover and sage. Free from additives and easy to take, it’s a dependable daily option for menopause support."

¿CUÁL ES LA DIFERENCIA ENTRE PERIMENOFRIEND® Y MENOFRIEND®?

PeriMenoFriend® está formulado para mujeres que atraviesan la perimenopausia, que puede comenzar entre 4 y 10 años antes de la menopausia. Es muy normal seguir teniendo períodos, aunque sean irregulares, durante la perimenopausia. Los signos de la perimenopausia son muy similares a los que se experimentan durante la menopausia.

PeriMenoFriend® ayuda a aliviar los sentimientos intensificados durante la perimenopausia. MenoFriend® ha sido utilizado por más de 50.000 mujeres y también puede tomarse durante la posmenopausia.

¿CÓMO SÉ SI DEBO TOMAR PERIMENOFRIEND® O MENOFRIEND®?

Es importante comprender que las mujeres en edad menopáusica son adultas sanas. Como tal, ofrecemos productos nutricionales para apoyar la buena salud junto con una dieta equilibrada. Nuestros productos se pueden tomar a cualquier edad, pero los desafíos dietéticos cuando somos mayores pueden volverse más importantes para algunos.

La perimenopausia es la primera etapa de la menopausia que puede comenzar entre 4 y 10 años antes de la menopausia. La menopausia es cuando una mujer ha pasado 12 meses completos sin ciclo menstrual, por lo que si todavía tienes períodos, incluso si son irregulares, estás en la perimenopausia. PeriMenoFriend® está formulado para apoyar la salud y el bienestar de las mujeres durante la perimenopausia. Más información en "¿Cómo sé si estoy empezando la menopausia?".

¿Puedo tomar MenoFriend® si me hicieron una histerectomía?

MenoFriend® puede ser adecuado para los signos de menopausia después de una histerectomía. Una histerectomía completa haría que una persona entrara en la menopausia quirúrgica inmediatamente debido a la extirpación de los ovarios. Los ovarios son responsables de producir estrógeno y progesterona. Si aún conserva sus ovarios, experimentará la menopausia con normalidad.

¿Cuánto tiempo tarda MenoFriend® en hacer efecto?

El tiempo que lleva sentir la diferencia al tomar cualquier suplemento varía según el individuo debido a muchos factores, incluida la etapa de la menopausia, la edad, el peso, la dieta y los alimentos que consume, el estilo de vida, el ejercicio y otros factores.

¿Durante cuánto tiempo puedes tomar MenoFriend®?

MenoFriend® está formulado para que pueda prosperar durante la menopausia y la posmenopausia. MenoFriend® es seguro de tomar durante el tiempo necesario y le ayuda a prosperar. Siempre recomendamos que si no siente que necesita tomar suplementos, eso es algo bueno, por lo que puede ser una buena idea dejar de tomar suplementos si no siente que los necesita y si cree que ha logrado su objetivo de salud.

¿Cuándo es el mejor momento para tomar MenoFriend®?

MenoFriend® se puede tomar en cualquier momento del día. El momento más común para tomar MenoFriend® es por la noche. Sin embargo, puedes tomar tus dos cápsulas de MenoFriend® juntas o por separado, por la mañana, durante el día o por la noche. Se trata de aprender y adaptarse a lo que funciona mejor para usted y su cuerpo.

Para disfrutar de los beneficios de MenoFriend®, es importante tomar dos cápsulas de manera constante cada día.

Are menopause supplements safe?

Most menopause supplements are safe when taken as directed and chosen carefully. We always recommend looking for products that are made with high-quality ingredients and free from unnecessary additives. Safety also depends on your individual health, so it’s best to review your supplements with a healthcare professional, especially if you’re on other medications or have underlying conditions.

Can menopause supplements cause weight gain?

Generally, menopause supplements do not directly cause weight gain. Hormonal changes during this life stage can make weight management more challenging, but most quality supplements are designed to support balance, not add extra calories. If anything, the right nutrients may help maintain a healthy metabolism, support energy and reduce signs of menopause that make it harder to stay active.

When should you start taking menopause supplements?

You can start menopause supplements at any stage, whether you’re in perimenopause (when symptoms first appear) or postmenopause - if they’re appropriate for your needs. The 'right' time is when you start noticing changes to your body and mood. A tailored approach based on your signs and nutritional gaps works best.

Is wild yam good for menopause?

Wild yam is acclaimed for helping maintain calm and comfort through menopause.

Is dong quai good for menopause?

Dong Quai has been extensively studied for helping regulate hormones.

How does red clover help with menopause?

Red clover provides Isoflavones and is widely studied for its role in supporting cardiovascular health.

Does maca root help with menopause?

Maca, a hardy plant from South America, is a popular botanical studied for supporting physical and mental wellbeing, stamina, and feelings of vitality.