Table 1.

Eligibility criteria for the study.

Inclusion Criteria
Aged 45–85 years Postmenopausal (self-reported cessation of menses for more than 6 months) Stable current medication (unlikely to change for duration of the study)
Exclusion criteria
Currently taking HRT or alternative hormone therapy for the relief of postmenopausal symptoms or have done so in the last 6 months Breast or cervical cancer Other serious disease, such as cardiovascular disease, other cancer, kidney or liver disease or neurologic condition Smokers or currently on nicotine therapy Using insulin or warfarin therapy Clinically significant depression Currently consuming more than 4 alcoholic beverages a day Changed medication in the 3 months prior to study enrolment Clinic BP > 160/100 mmhg (determined at screening) Suspected dementia (determined at screening)