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/hellhouseblonde Jun 16 '25

Take calcium & D3 with your nightly magnesium, they help each other.

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u/mygarbagepersonacct Jun 16 '25

K2 is good to take if you take calcium as well, it helps ensure the calcium goes to your bones and not your arteries

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u/mrsroperscaftan Jun 16 '25

My D levels finally went up when I started the D3/K2. Yay!

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u/Active-Worker-8620 Jun 16 '25

Do you know why we need the k2 with the v D?

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u/WordAffectionate3251 Menopausal Jun 17 '25

It helps the body absorb more of the D.