Alis girls Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Pardon me for being an ignorant menopausal broad but what is malt extract ? my minds thinking marmite or horlicks - surely not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Pardon me for being an ignorant menopausal broad but what is malt extract ? my minds thinking marmite or horlicks - surely not. A thick syrup containing sugars, vitamins, and minerals, derived from malted grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Now that brings back memories. For some reason my mum used to give us a spoonful every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Yes YUCK Why did we get it? B vitamins I guess, post war and all that. I do love real ale that is made with it though ... yum yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Yes YUCK Why did we get it? B vitamins I guess, post war and all that. I do love real ale that is made with it though ... yum yum. I loved it - Virol, malt and cod liver oil! my sister and I used to creep into the pantry to steal it What was this thread about?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Fine thanks _ where do you buy it - health food shop? told you I was monopausal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Yes, it comes in a can.......well, mine did. Only problem is that it has been in my cupboard for about 2 years, waiting for me to remember why I bought it - honestly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Perhaps having that as a child is why I'm having hot flushes now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Yes YUCK Why did we get it? B vitamins I guess, post war and all that. I do love real ale that is made with it though ... yum yum. I loved it - Virol, malt and cod liver oil! my sister and I used to creep into the pantry to steal it What was this thread about?? Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 at you lot! I am an unusual specimen in that I can predict exactly what I'm going to be like, because I've already had one (artificially induced) menopause in my twenties. The docs shut down all my hormones for six months to shrink some fibroids, it worked very nicely and they were able to remove them afterwards. Luckily all my hormones went back to normal afterwards. I had the lot. Moods, forgetfulness, weepiness, water retention, hot flushes throughout day and night (friends could see them coming before I felt them - I changed colour!), and acne . My Mum had a pretty tough time before me, so I think I may follow in her footsteps and need to seek help when things start to happen. If I'm lucky, either the Mirena will work wonders (although no sign of that yet) or I'll have had a hysterectomy so at least will avoid the flooding. Whatever happens I may be trying out the phytoestrogen plan - can't do any harm and may well do a lot of good (and cake or flapjack is the nicest medicine I ever heard of!). I LOVE malt so may have to find a tin - if I can only remember what I need it for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
