Enhancing cardiovascular health in perimenopausal women: the role of vitamin E and phytosterols

It is now well established that the changes women go through can significantly affect their heart health as the protective role of hormones diminishes during this phase of their lives.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women; it’s responsible for 37% of all fatalities in women in Europe and one in every five female deaths in the United States.^1,2

Statistics show that women are more likely to suffer from CVD than men, particularly as they age, with the prevalence of CVD in women significantly increasing during perimenopause and menopause.³