{"id":19385,"date":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/?p=19385"},"modified":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","slug":"part-3-fuelling-female-athletes-through-the-menopause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/part-3-fuelling-female-athletes-through-the-menopause\/","title":{"rendered":"Part 3: Fuelling female athletes through the menopause"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover h1_cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"320\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-19386 size-large\" alt=\"england netball\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-1-1024x320.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-1-1024x320.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-1-300x94.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-1-768x240.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-1-1536x480.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-1-1280x400.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-1-40x13.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-1-55x17.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-1-100x31.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#4e301e\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 3: Fuelling female athletes through the menopause<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group parapgraph_group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group introduction_with_author_group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"introduction_lower\"><div class=\"author-box\">\n                <div class=\"author-avatar\"><img data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/sis-logo-55x55.png' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-50 photo ' height='50' width='50'\/><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"author-info\">\n                    <span class=\"written_by\">Written By<\/span>\n                    <h3>Science in Sport Team <\/h3>\n                    <h6><\/h6>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" title=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 3 minutes<\/div><div class='author_share'>Share <div class=\"share_buttons\"><div class=\"ss-inline-share-wrapper\"><div class=\"ss-inline-share-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group parapgraph_group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Nutrition isn\u2019t one-size-fits-all, especially when it comes to female athletes. Fuelling well is essential not only for performance but also for overall health and recovery post training. At key life stages like puberty, post-pregnancy, and menopause, the body goes through significant hormonal and physical changes that directly impact energy needs, muscle mass, bone health, and recovery. Understanding how to adapt your nutrition during these phases can make all the difference in how you feel, train, and perform. Here are some simple, science-backed tips to help you fuel right at every stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>FUELLING<\/strong> <strong>MENOPAUSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Supporting strength, bone health, and energy during hormonal changes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Support bone health with calcium and Vitamin D<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Bone-supporting nutrients become essential during menopause, as the natural decline in oestrogen can significantly impact bone density.&nbsp;Prioritise calcium-rich foods like milk, cheese, yogurt, leafy green vegetables, and fortified cereals. Make sure to get enough <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/shop-by-need\/athlete-health\/vitamin-d\">Vitamin D<\/a> too, through safe sun exposure and consider a supplement if needed, especially during months with limited sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Focus on protein with every meal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As women transition through menopause, a natural decline in muscle mass can make it more challenging to maintain strength and recover from physical activity. Protein becomes especially important during this time not only for supporting tissue repair and muscle recovery, but also for rebuilding strength as you return to training. To optimise muscle health and performance, aim to include a source of high-quality, complete protein every three to four hours throughout the day. This means making protein a consistent feature in meals and snacks alike. Excellent options include lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, tofu, and legumes. Regular, well-distributed protein intake helps maintain lean muscle, supports training recovery, and ensures you&#8217;re physically prepared to perform at your best ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Include anti-inflammatory foods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorporating healthy fats particularly omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce joint stiffness, support recovery, and positively influence mood, all of which are important during and after menopause. Aim to include sources such as oily fish (e.g., salmon, sardines, mackerel) at least twice per week. Plant-based options like chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and walnuts are also excellent additions to smoothies, breakfasts, or snacks. Science in sport<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/shop-by-need\/athlete-health\/super-strength-omega-3\"> Super Strength Omega 3<\/a> supplement is a great addition to a healthy diet. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Stay consistent with fuelling around training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining consistent nutrition around training sessions is essential especially during menopause, when hormonal changes can increase the risk of fatigue, delayed recovery, and muscle loss. Skipping meals may amplify these effects, undermining both performance and progress. To support energy and stamina during training, aim to consume a balanced snack or meal containing quality carbohydrates beforehand. After training, prioritise a combination of carbohydrates and protein to replenish energy stores, promote muscle repair, and optimise recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/\">Science in Sport<\/a> to support your training goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fuelling through menopause means supporting bone health, maintaining muscle, and managing energy with smart, consistent nutrition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":158,"featured_media":19387,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[569,452],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19385","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fueling-guides","category-sport"],"acf":{"subtitle":"","product_skus":"","post_banner":false,"duration_type":"time","duration_time":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO 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