Menopause is a natural process of ageing for women, in which there is a decline in reproductive hormones. The keto diet has been known to benefit women experiencing the menopausal stage as being in ketosis can help alleviate symptoms of menopause. Some of the common symptoms include: • Weight gain and slowed metabolism • Thinning hair • Dry skin • Extreme fatigue • Mood swings • Hot flashes • Night sweats • Insomnia • Cognitive changes, e.g. poor memory, difficulty concentrating, etc. • Insulin resistance The keto diet can help women with menopause by: Lowering inflammation. Chronic inflammation can increase obesity, depression, hot flashes, memory loss, among others. A clean keto diet excludes inflammatory foods, such as sugar, processed food, refined carbohydrates, and includes anti-inflammatory foods, such as omega-3 fatty acids, to help reduce hot flashes through regulation of body temperature, boost cognitive performance (improved memory, focus, etc.) and improve moods. Reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Insulin resistance, caused by low estrogen levels in women with menopause, happens when the cells that carry blood sugar from the bloodstream into storage as fuel begin to ignore the insulin. This causes insulin to remain in the blood, causing high blood sugar levels, which will in turn signal the body to produce more insulin to remove the blood sugar. Helping weight loss. Low estrogen levels can also lead to weight gain, especially in the lower abdominal area. Such excess fats may increase the risk of heart diseases. Women may also experience higher levels of hunger hormones (ghrelin) that stimulate appetite, leading to increased cravings, the tendency to overeat and put on weight in the process. Some studies have also shown that limiting carbohydrates through the keto diet can help reduce levels of ghrelin.