An Open-label, Single-center, Randomized, Exploratory, Dose-finding Study to Evaluate Short Term Treatment With Different Doses of Oral Powdered Kudzu Root Extract in Women With at Least Mild Menopause Symptoms

The aim of the study is to investigate effects of daily intake of Nordic Kudzu for 28 days in 5 groups of 10 menopausal women with symptoms. Groups:1) 3 capsules x3/day, 2) 3 capsules x2/day, 3) 2 capsules x3/day, 4) 2 capsules x2/day, 5) 3 capsules x1/day. Each capsule equal 1.26 g kudzu root extract. Outcome measures: Serum and urine levels of biochemical marker of bone-degradation, CTX-I, and symptoms of menopause using the Meopause Rating Scale (MRS).