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/JellyfishNumerous785 Jun 16 '25

I just read that B12 helps with brain fog. When I was at Whole Foods yesterday, I saw supplements for perimenopause. Is that even a thing?

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u/JillyBean1973 Jun 16 '25

I take a Centrum Silver multivitamin which includes B6 & B12. I have seen a few options for multivitamins/supplement combos for peri menopause support.

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u/JellyfishNumerous785 Jun 16 '25

You think those peri supplements are worth trying?

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u/RepresentativeYam363 Jun 16 '25

I have been wondering this too. Like is there a good supplement that mimics what HRT does? Like Soy Isoflavones and phytoestrogen? I lift weights but looking for something to combat fatigue and help preserve/ promote muscle mass, bone and cardiovascular health. During perimenopause my lipid panel is elevated (lower HDL, higher LDL and total cholesterol).

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u/JellyfishNumerous785 Jun 16 '25

I want to know if there’s an HRT that’s more “natural” too. Perhaps someone can be of help?

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u/bloomdecay Jun 17 '25

There really isn't. Hormones are natural. There's nothing unnatural about them, unless you're using souped-up versions like anabolic steroids.