Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause with Personalised Nutrition Support
Perimenopause and menopause can feel confusing, overwhelming and deeply frustrating. Many women are told that symptoms like gaining weight, low mood, poor sleep, hot flushes, fatigue and brain fog are simply something to ‘put up with’. At Melanie Flood Nutrition, we don’t agree.
These changes are not random. They are driven by shifts in hormones, nutritional needs, gut health, resilience to stress and how your body processes food and supplements. With the right personalised nutrition plan, this phase of life can be one of strength and renewed energy.
Why Perimenopause and Menopause Feel So Different for Every Woman
No two women experience perimenopause or menopause in the same way. Some struggle mainly with weight gain and cravings, while others feel anxious, exhausted or disconnected from their bodies. This is because each woman has a unique genetic blueprint, hormone profile and lifestyle background.
Standard dietary advice often fails at this stage of life. Standard plans do not account for how your body handles blood sugar, stress hormones, inflammation, detoxification or oestrogen metabolism.
That is why personalised nutrition is central to the work at Melanie Flood Nutrition.
The Role of Genetics in Midlife Hormonal Health
Your DNA influences how your body responds to food, stress, exercise, caffeine, alcohol, and supplements. Genetic testing and functional tests, like the DUTCH test and blood testing, allows us to look beneath symptoms and identify the root causes of ongoing health challenges.
At Melanie Flood Nutrition, genetic testing is used to support women through perimenopause and menopause by uncovering:
How efficiently you detoxify excess hormones
Your risk of inflammation and oxidative stress
How well you absorb and utilise key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, magnesium, and vitamin D
Your stress response and cortisol balance
Genetic tendencies linked to weight gain, insulin resistance, and cravings
This insight allows nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle strategies to be tailored specifically to you, rather than relying on trial and error.
Methylation, Hormones, and Energy Levels
One key area explored through genetic testing is methylation, a vital process that affects hormone balance, mood and energy, detoxification and your brain. Variations in genes such as MTHFR or COMT can influence how well your body manages oestrogen, stress hormones and neurotransmitters.
Poor methylation can contribute to symptoms often associated with menopause, including anxiety, fatigue, low mood, headaches and disrupted sleep. By understanding your genetic pathways, Melanie Flood Nutrition can provide targeted nutritional support that works with your biology, not against it.
Weight Gain and Blood Sugar Changes in Midlife
Weight gain during perimenopause and menopause is one of the most common concerns for women. Falling oestrogen levels affect insulin sensitivity, appetite regulation and fat distribution, particularly around the abdomen.
Rather than restrictive diets, personalised nutrition focuses on stabilising blood sugar, supporting muscle mass and improving metabolic flexibility. Genetic insights can reveal whether approaches such as intermittent fasting, higher protein intake or specific dietary patterns are appropriate for you.
This ensures that weight management strategies are sustainable, nourishing and supportive of long-term health.
Digestive Health, Gut Balance and Hormonal Symptoms
Digestive issues often appear or worsen during perimenopause. Bloating, constipation, IBS, reflux and food intolerances can all affect hormone metabolism and nutrient absorption.
At Melanie Flood Nutrition, digestive health is seen as a cornerstone of hormonal balance. Genetic testing, alongside a detailed diet review, functional testing such as stool or food inflammation testing, can help identify underlying drivers such as poor detoxification, inflammation or an impaired gut barrier.
Addressing these factors can significantly improve your energy, mood, skin and hormone regulation.
Bone, Muscle and Long-Term Health After Menopause
This is an important time to focus on your bones, muscles and cardiovascular health. Unfortunately, declining oestrogen affects bone turnover, collagen production and your muscles.
Personalised nutrition strategies can help protect against osteoporosis, sarcopenia and joint pain by ensuring optimal intake and absorption of nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2, and protein.
Genetic testing also helps identify long-term risks so preventative action can be taken early.
How Melanie Flood Nutrition Supports You
Melanie Flood Nutrition offers a supportive, evidence-based approach to perimenopause and menopause, combining nutritional science, genetic testing and lifestyle medicine. Services include:
Free health and energy reviews
One-to-one nutritional therapy consultations
8- and 12-week transformational programmes
Personalised genetic testing and DNA health packages
Online courses, workshops, and corporate wellbeing support
All our programmes are tailored to your goals, lifestyle and unique biology, with a strong focus on empowerment and long-term results.
A Personalised Path Through Perimenopause and Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause are not the end of feeling vibrant, confident, and energised. With the right support, this stage of life can be an opportunity to reconnect with your health and build resilience for the years ahead.
By combining personalised nutrition, genetic testing, and compassionate coaching, Melanie Flood Nutrition helps women stop guessing and start nourishing their bodies in a way that truly works for them.
If you are ready to understand your symptoms, unlock your genetic blueprint, and feel like yourself again, personalised support is available.
Simply contact Melanie Flood Nutrition today to take the first step towards optimal wellness.