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Menopause has been historically under-researched and under-treated, leaving many women in the dark when searching for solutions for their symptoms. The wellness industry has tried to meet that need with a growing array of dietary supplements for brain fog, hot flashes and more.

“Supplements, I think, offer a lot of women a ray of hope,” Dr. Heather Hirsch, internist specializing in menopause care and author of “ The Perimenopause Survival Guide ,” tells TODAY.com.

Since many supplements are marketed as natural, “they don’t seem as aggressive as prescription medi

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