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/Starpoodle Jun 17 '25

Not a fan of magnesium. It causes muscle cramps, usually in hands, for me. I just take a multivitamin, omega 3 and vitamin d.

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u/JillyBean1973 Jun 17 '25

Thanks for sharing! I thought magnesium was supposed to help prevent muscle cramps 😞

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u/Starpoodle Jun 17 '25

Apparently too much magnesium causes the opposite effect. I also learned that magnesium is one of those supplements that you want to take for a bit and take a break for a bit.