Many women in middle age might relate to Aparna Rao’s challenge with “brain fog”. She is turning 48 this year and has been going through perimenopause – the natural transition to menopause – for the past two years.
“It is getting increasingly harder to recall names, words, or recent events. I’m forgetting appointments, losing track of conversations, or misplacing items [ …] It is causing a lack of focus, general cloudiness of mind and sluggishness in thinking,” the marketing consultant based in Bengaluru, India, says.
“It’s also causing self-doubt [ …] and it leads to poor judgment or indecision, affecting the quality of my work,” she adds.
To overcome the challenge, Rao works with a nutritionist to develop diet plans that support her gut and brain health. She also takes supplements, including vitamin K and Omega 3, along with magnesium, calcium and vitamin D capsules.
Celebrities and high achievers around the world have spoken about grappling with similar issues.
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