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Menopause Belly Fat Is Not a Willpower Problem. Here's What Actually Works.
Hannelie van der Merwe, BSc Dietetics
Holistic gut and mind coach, nutritionist, and Amare Brand Partner. I've walked the menopause road myself — and this is what I use every day.
Holistic gut and mind coach, nutritionist, and Amare Brand Partner. I've walked the menopause road myself — and this is what I use every day.
Hannelie Van Der Merwe
BSc. Dietetics
Everyone is talking about Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs for menopause weight gain right now. And there’s a reason — they work by triggering a hormone in your gut that tells your brain you’re full, slows digestion, and helps your body burn visceral fat instead of storing it.
But here’s what most people don’t know: your body already makes GLP-1 naturally. The problem during menopause is that falling oestrogen disrupts the signals — so your metabolism slows, fat migrates to your belly, and cravings take over. It is not a discipline problem. It is a hormonal and metabolic shift.
pHix drops are made from MHE3, a clinically studied extract of mature hops, that supports your body’s natural GLP-1 response — without injections, side effects, or the cost of prescription medication. A few drops in water, twice a day, is all it takes.
Why menopause belly fat is different — and why your old approach stopped working
If you are in your 40s or 50s and doing everything right but the weight around your middle refuses to move, you are not imagining it. Menopause changes the rules.
When oestrogen declines, your body shifts fat storage from your hips and thighs to your abdomen. This deeper fat — called visceral fat — wraps around your organs and behaves very differently to ordinary fat. It drives inflammation, disrupts insulin, raises your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and it resists the diet and exercise approaches that worked for you before.
At the same time, menopause disrupts your gut-brain signalling. Your natural GLP-1 response weakens, cravings increase, and your metabolism slows. This is why the same calorie-cutting that worked at 35 simply does not work at 50.
pHix targets this specific problem — not weight loss in general, but the visceral, hormonal, metabolic kind that menopause creates.
pHix: natural support for your GLP-1 response
pHix is a liquid supplement made from MHE3™ — a highly purified extract of matured hops (Humulus lupulus). It is tasteless, colourless, caffeine-free, and stimulant-free. You add a few drops to any drink, twice a day.
Here is why it works specifically for menopause weight loss:
MHE3 activates your vagus nerve — the long nerve that runs from your brain to your gut and controls your body’s rest, digest, and burn functions. When your vagus nerve is activated, several things happen at once:
- Your body’s natural GLP-1 response is supported, so you feel full sooner and cravings settle down
- Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) is switched on, triggering thermogenesis — your body’s own fat-burning heat process — for up to 9.5 hours per dose
- Visceral fat around your organs begins to be used as fuel rather than stored
- Your stress response calms, which directly reduces cortisol-driven belly fat
Think of it as the cold plunge effect — without the ice bath. Cold activates your vagus nerve and brown fat. MHE3 does the same thing in a single drop, and the effect lasts all day.
Key Benefits of pHix
Fat Burning
Activates Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) to help your body burn fat more effectively.
Boosts Metabolism
Kicks your metabolism into gear by increasing natural heat production (thermogenesis) for up to 9.5 hours.
Vagus Nerve Activation
Supports your vagus nerve, promoting relaxation, improving digestion, metabolic function and overall balance.
Colourness & Tasteless
It can be easily mixed with any drink without altering the flavour.
All-Natural & Gentle
It's caffeine-free, gluten-free, stimulant-free, and contains no harsh ingredients or known side effects.
Simple Plant-Based Support
Provides natural, plant-based support to help you feel your best daily.
What women in menopause report after using pHix
- Visible reduction in belly and waist measurements, typically within the first 2–4 weeks
- Fewer cravings and less urge to snack, especially in the evening
- More settled energy through the day — no afternoon crash
- Less bloating and better digestion
- Calmer sleep — the vagus nerve activation helps your nervous system settle at night
- Clearer thinking and less brain fog
- Reduced inflammation — felt as less joint stiffness and puffiness
These outcomes are connected. When your vagus nerve is functioning well and your body is burning visceral fat rather than storing it, everything from your mood to your waistline shifts.
Natural GLP-1 support vs GLP-1 medication — what's the difference?
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy work by mimicking a gut hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1, which signals fullness, slows digestion, and triggers fat burning. They are effective — but they come with injections, significant side effects, high cost, and the weight often returns when you stop.
pHix takes a different approach. Rather than replacing your GLP-1 with a synthetic drug, it supports the conditions your body needs to produce and respond to GLP-1 naturally — through vagus nerve activation and metabolic support.
pHix is not a medication and does not claim to treat or cure any disease. It is a natural daily supplement that supports your body’s own systems. As with any supplement, please speak to your doctor if you have existing health conditions or are taking medication.
What Are The Side Effects Of pHix?
MHE3™ (Matured Hop Extract) is different from prescription drugs because it is made from all-natural ingredients. It comes from the hops flower and is used as a dietary or nutritional supplement. It has no observed side effects, does not contain caffeine or any other stimulant, and is gluten-free.
MHE3™ (Matured Hop Extract) is safe, effective, and plant derived.
As with any supplement, it’s crucial to consult with your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional before starting Phix or any new supplement, especially if you have underlying health conditions, are taking medications, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. They can provide personalized advice based on your individual health profile.
Why Choose pHix?
pHix is the only supplement of its kind – an all-natural, stimulant-free drink mix that supports your fat loss journey. Unlike other products on the market, pHix works with your body, not against it, to promote a healthier, slimmer you.
All Natural ingredients
We believe in the power of nature. pHix is made with premium, natural ingredients that support weight loss without harmful chemicals or stimulants.
stimulant-Free
Say goodbye to jitters and crashes. pHix gives you the benefits of a weight loss supplement without the downsides.
Enhances Your Journey
Combining the powerful ingredients in pHix with a healthy meal plan and daily exercise of at least 20 minutes a day will greatly improve your all around results.
Easy and Fun
Simply mix pHix with any beverage you choose and enjoy. It's a fun, tasty way to support your weight loss goals.
"I have a few inches to lose—especially those stubborn; What immediately stood out to me was how simple it was to incorporate this product into my daily routine. The taste is completely undetectable, making it easy to mix into any drink without noticing it's there. The convenience of the SNAP packaging also makes it effortless to take with me wherever I go. It’s been such a hassle-free addition to my life, and I’m excited to see the results as I continue using it."
Patsy Sanders
"I’ve struggled with my weight throughout my adult life, particularly in my midsection, which made me self-conscious to the point of avoiding social events. After just a short time using this product, I’m thrilled to say I’ve already lost nearly eight inches!"
Sandra Hough
"During my first two weeks using the product, I lost 2.5 inches! At three weeks, I lost 5.25 inches! Lately I’ve had so many social events eating unhealthy things that normally throw me off my routine but this keeps me on track. This product is my sip of hope."
Jennifer Rust
“I’m a visual girl so I got some colored ribbon to measure myself in the important areas. These photos shows the results on my waist and thighs after just 18 days. Color me happy with my results!”
Carolyn Clark
DISCLAIMER: These testimonials are for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something learned with this presentation.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.
Why I use pHix every day — and why I recommend it
I am Hannelie van der Merwe. I have a BSc in Dietetics and have spent years studying gut health, the gut-brain axis, and how menopause changes everything about how women’s bodies work.
I went through it myself. I know what it feels like when the strategies you trusted stop working and nothing makes sense anymore.
pHix is the product that changed things for me — not because of marketing, but because the science behind MHE3 and vagus nerve activation lines up with everything I know about how the menopausal body actually works. It addresses the real problem: the disrupted gut-brain signals, the sluggish thermogenesis, the visceral fat that standard diets cannot touch.
I recommend it to every woman I work with, and I take it every day.
Frequently asked questions about pHix and menopause weight loss
Yes. pHix targets visceral fat — the deep abdominal fat that increases during menopause — by activating Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) and supporting thermogenesis. It also calms the vagus nerve, which is directly connected to the cortisol-belly fat cycle that worsens during the menopause transition.
Most women notice changes within the first 2–4 weeks — typically reduced cravings and less bloating first, followed by visible measurements within a month. Results vary depending on diet, activity, and how your body responds, but the thermogenic effect begins within hours of each dose
pHix is not a medication and does not replace medical advice. However, it does support your body’s natural GLP-1 response through vagus nerve activation — which is the same gut-brain mechanism that GLP-1 drugs target. Many women choose pHix as a natural, stimulant-free option for supporting menopause weight management without injections or pharmaceutical side effects.
MHE3 is plant-derived, caffeine-free, gluten-free, and stimulant-free. No side effects have been observed. As with any supplement, consult your doctor before starting if you have existing health conditions, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking medication.
Many women do use pHix alongside HRT. There is no known interaction. However, always check with your GP or healthcare provider before combining supplements with prescription medication.
MHE3 is a highly purified, patent-protected extract of matured hops bitter acids (MHBA), derived from the Humulus lupulus plant. It is the only ingredient of its kind in any nutritional supplement, and it has been the subject of human clinical trials showing support for fat loss, metabolic activity, and vagus nerve function.
Read more here: https://trienics.co.uk/phix-science-mhe3/
A few drops (1.2ml) in any drink of your choice, twice a day. It is completely tasteless and colourless — it does not change the flavour of your drink at all.
Ready to work with your body instead of against it?
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If you are tired of approaches that don’t account for what menopause actually does to your metabolism, pHix is worth trying. One bottle. 30 days. See how your body responds.
pHix is available in several countries, with region-specific purchasing options.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeing it because of something learned from this information.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.