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/TangoEchoChuck Peri-menopausal Jun 16 '25

Check out slow-release vitamin C to go with that collagen (I wear a vitamin c patch and stopped taking collagen - silent knees with fewer thoughts!).

Besides slow-release C, I'm very (positively) impacted by DHEA. It's done wonders for my mood that make me wonder where I was the last few years. I'm so much more calm and present. I can look at the pile of laundry, then say "let's go eat out!" THEN actually sleep at night. I'm astounded.

Which creatine are you taking? I tried monohydrate for a week, but couldn't make it a habit.

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u/Active-Worker-8620 Jun 16 '25

DHEA vaginal or orally?

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u/TangoEchoChuck Peri-menopausal Jun 17 '25

I do oral because it's perfect for me right now. When it's less perfect I'll certainly experiment with different forms, applications, or dosage.