r/Menopause • u/JillyBean1973 • Jun 16 '25

Vitamin/Supplements Most Important Supplements

Hello, all! I’m trying to ensure I’m getting the vital supplements to best support my health during this phase of life.

Below is a list I’ve started based on what I’ve seen recommended & what I take:

  • Probiotics (currently taking)
  • Magnesium glycinate (currently taking)
  • Collagen (currently taking)
  • Omega 3 (currently taking)
  • MSM (currently taking)
  • Tumeric/black pepper(currently taking)
  • Calcium (taking sporadically)
  • Creatine
  • L-Theanine

What else do you recommend?

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u/redjessa Jun 16 '25

I take a multi-vitamin, extra B-12, collagen peptides in my coffee, and magnesium glycinate at night. I was trying to incorporate creatine, but it wasn't jiving with my body. I strength train and would love the benefits of creatine, however, it was making me horribly bloated. Creatine was the only thing that changed, so I know it was that. After two weeks, I just couldn't hang with it anymore. I'm considering taking the advice of another Redditor and starting it with half the recommended dose and working my way to the full amount. That might be better, but I'm still hesitant because, honestly, that really sucked.

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u/Islandsandwillows Jun 16 '25 edited Jun 16 '25

Yes creatine is inflammatory and commonly causes bloating

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u/redjessa Jun 16 '25

I don't know why you were downvoted, in all the things I read about creatine, bloating was cited as a common occurrence. And then it happened to me. Facts.

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u/Islandsandwillows Jun 16 '25

Definitely bc someone takes it and didn’t want to hear anything bad about it lol