By Sean Moloughney, Editor04.14.22
The health needs of women have been under-served in the nutritional products market, according to experts who noted that clinical research has historically focused on male subjects.
Women experience unique health issues and concerns over the course of their lifetime, said Jacqueline Rizo, digital engagement and communications specialist at Stratum Nutrition, “from pregnancy and menopause to gynecological conditions, such as uterine fibroids and pelvic floor disorders. A number of health issues affect only women and others are more common in women.”
Additionally, while men and women may have the same condition, the effects and outcomes are often distinct. For example, women are more likely to die following a heart attack than men, according to the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Women are more likely to show signs of depression and anxiety than men, according to the American Psychological Association. Osteoarthritis affects more women than
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