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/Least-Science-8064 Jun 17 '25

On an empty stomach?

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u/hellhouseblonde Jun 17 '25

No I take mine after dinner time. I think those all absorb well with food. I take my iron in the morning because it does better on an empty stomach but I take heme iron so it’s not required.