Ep 26 | Swallow This: The Truth About Supplements and Perimenopause

Feeling overwhelmed by the supplement aisle? Are there pills that might actually help during perimenopause or are you just buying expensive urine?  

This episode of OvaryActive dives into the pharmacy aisle of supplements. The Docs are talking about everything from influencer "miracle" blends to your best friend's turmeric obsession. Separating data from drama and giving you the straight, if sarcastic, scoop.

Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Dr. Amy Voedisch explain what your body truly needs (hello, vitamin D and calcium), what might help (fiber and omega-3s for the win), and what should probably stay in the compost bin (looking at you, wild yam cream). 

They share LOL takes on supplement marketing…"clinically proven" by whom exactly? And they shine a light on the difference between food, vitamins, and herbal remedies.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:30] The supplement struggle is real

[1:33] Defining the basics

[4:43] If the gut works, use it!

[6:32] Natural does not mean safe

[8:54] "Clinically proven" is NOT a thing

[12:06] The short list: vitamin D, omega-3s, and fiber

[19:00] When natural turns dangerous

[27:44] Myths and facts

[32:26] What to skip if you've had hormone-related cancers

[34:57] Final truth bomb: balanced real food wins every time

 

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Resources Mentioned (a.k.a. The Real Receipts):

menopause.org

fda.gov

ods.od.nih.gov

heart.org

ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

Meet the Docs:

More information about Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su: 

Gennev:  www.gennev.com/clinician/dr-rebecca-dunsmoor-su

LinkedIn @rebecca-dunsmoor-su

 

More information about Dr. Amy Voedisch:

Stanford Medical Clinic: stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/v/amy-voedisch.htm