Good nutrition is vital at all stages of life and is especially important for women, who generally experience more ill health than men. Symptoms associated with menopause are often blamed on fluctuating hormone levels. However, nutritional factors may also contribute to some menopause symptoms, and these may be overlooked within some healthcare settings. This talk will explore: - how nutrition affects health and how dietary factors may contribute to some symptoms experienced by women during perimenopause and menopause - how a targeted nutritional approach to manage gut health and micronutrient deficiency symptoms may help to reduce some symptoms during menopause.