In the 40s, women often wonder why they suddenly gain weight even if their lifestyle remains the same. This is because they experience hormonal changes every decade and their needs also change. Hormonal imbalances cause bloating, belly fat gain, water retention, nutritional deficiencies and much more. What one needs is ‘bioavailable’ calcium i.e. proper calcium intake which is digested and transported to properly to the right places. Milk is not bioavailable to the extent we think it is. Hence, increase the intake of calcium.