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Post by chrissyc72 on Jun 6, 2024 1:48:48 GMT
Since turning 50 I have definitely felt more tired and just blech and thanks to peri-menopause it’s even worse. I know I have low vitamin d so I have to get that but what other supplements or health products are you all taking that you feel help you feel healthier? Anything you took that didn’t help? Thanks!
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mimima
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Post by mimima on Jun 6, 2024 22:02:27 GMT
Have you had your thyroid checked? Low iron? Do you regularly exercise?
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Post by quinlove on Jun 7, 2024 1:19:05 GMT
Have you had bloodwork done recently ? The results should show you what vitamins you are needing. If that’s not possible, maybe you could try a multivitamin.
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Post by chrissyc72 on Jun 7, 2024 8:40:10 GMT
Yes I had bloodwork done and need vitamin d. I bought a multi vitamin because it has the dose of d I need but it upset my stomach something fierce!!! I was in the bathroom all night. I did take it with food. I have to just get the vitamin d one.
But I’m wondering if anyone takes extra stuff like I see a lot of women adding different things like colostrum or turmeric? Things like that. Powders they add to water. Things of that sort for menopause symptoms.
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Post by Gravity on Jun 7, 2024 10:08:44 GMT
Most supplements just have a placebo effect and make expensive pee.
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Post by karenlou on Jun 7, 2024 10:12:36 GMT
I take a multi vitamin, for a long time I took chewy's as If I don't take it with food I get sick chewys helped. I also take calcium with D3, tumeric...helps with joint pain. Omega 3's heart and eyes, and CoQ10, also for heart function. The calcium D3 is also a chewy....All in all I feel great for my age.... I manage to walk 3-5 miles several times a week and Also ride my bike weather permitting...usual ride is some where between 10-20 miles.
These all work for me, I have been taking them for years. My MD is in agreement.
Keep in mind everyone is different!!
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Post by peasapie on Jun 7, 2024 11:34:06 GMT
Recently I read that vit D supplements aren’t well absorbed. For this reason, they say it’s good to get morning sunlight every day (before the intense hours of sunlight).
Also B complex is important for energy, and since it is a water soluble vitamin I don’t worry about taking too much. B vitamins deplete for a variety reasons, including stress. If you do try it, it takes at least a month to start to feel the effects of supplementation.
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Post by craftedbys on Jun 7, 2024 17:27:43 GMT
If you have trouble with a daily multivitamin, try a different brand. DD can not take one brand because some ingredient (probably a binder) makes her sick. Now she has a different brand that she takes with no problem.
I take Centrum for adults mini. It is easier to swallow 2 small caplets instead of one big honking vitamin.
My PCP who is also a DO, has me on iron and vitamin D as well. He is also ok with me taking tumeric and glucosamine for my joints as well as Ashwagandha for menopause symptoms (lots fewer night sweats) and biotin for my hair and nails.
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Post by scrappert on Jun 7, 2024 19:26:12 GMT
I take a women's 50+ daily vitamin.
Just recently I have had horrible bloating and joint pain so I have been drinking super greens, Kiala, and Provitalize. Both of these has helped me and if I miss more than 2 days, I feel the difference.
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Post by librarylady on Jun 7, 2024 19:57:48 GMT
I take vitamin D, turmeric, vitamin K and milk thistle.
Vitamin D and K were recommended by my gynecologist. Both are for bone strength. Turmeric is supposed to be anti inflammatory. Milk thistle is supposed to be good for overall health.
I have been thinking of dropping the milk thistle, just to have one less thing to buy.
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Post by ~summer~ on Jun 7, 2024 20:29:27 GMT
I’m 50 and the only supplements I take are collagen in my tea and flaxseed oil pills. My energy is pretty good. I’m mainly noticing changes in my skin and hair. Those are the main changes I notice with perimenopause.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Jun 7, 2024 20:34:36 GMT
I take a ton of supplements but I don't think anything is a good holy grail. I think they help but it's important to eat right and exercise too.
That said, if I were to prioritize, my top supplements would be Vitamin D + Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and collagen
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jun 8, 2024 9:43:08 GMT
I take Vitamin D 2,000iu daily, and turmeric, recommended for menopause and also cancer. I get 6-monthly Vitamin D blood tests, and my levels have gone up, so they do work. I also try to get walks in.
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Post by chrissyc72 on Jun 9, 2024 10:10:19 GMT
Thanks everyone!!!!
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