#70 - The Ultimate Female-Specific Supplement Guide: Strategies, Timing & Type

In this episode, Louise, a multi award-winning women's integrative health practitioner, performance scientist, and one of the world's leading exercise physiologists specializing in active women and recreational runners, shares essential, female-specific supplement strategies for active women and endurance athletes. Drawing from over 22 years in exercise, nutrition, and wellness, she breaks down the science behind smart supplementation and explains how proper timing and high-quality, third-party tested products can support your best health. Key insights include, if you need it, taking vitamin D in a fat soluble liquid paired with vitamin K in the morning for optimal absorption, and using magnesium bisglycinate at night to support relaxation, sleep and mitigating PMS symptoms. This episode also highlights the benefits of essential amino acids and whey protein for muscle recovery, the importance of evidence-backed collagen dosing (paired with vitamin C) for joint and skin health, and why a purified form of creatine is preferable to protect liver function as we age. Furthermore, host Louise advises avoiding melatonin and overly stimulating pre-workout supplements, which can make perimenopause symptoms worse. She emphasizes that fueling your body properly with strategic whole foods, portions and meal composition that support hormone production, gut health and metabolic health is key to long-term energy, hormone balance, fitness and overall well-being. This straightforward advice empowers listeners to make informed, personalized choices on their supplement regimen, while considering their personal goals, body's needs and lifestyle.Get our free nutrition guide, weekly newsletter & explore our industry-leading Badass Breakthrough Academy here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ Link to save 20% on high-quality supplements in our Breaking Through Wellness Fullscript here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/breakingthroughwellness/store-startGet our podcast listener discount of 20% off Kion’s science-backed essential amino acids & more at https://www.getkion.com/maximizing  Code “LOUISE” saves on all of your future orders.Link to explore Nutrience multivitamin: https://sn183.isrefer.com/go/nutreince/breakingthroughwellness/Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(2:31) Female-specific supplement essentials(4:18) Ethics and quality in supplement choices(13:42) Vitamin D insights(17:12) Magnesium for sleep(20:04) Aminos and protein benefits(30:45) Creatine and liver support(34:25) Multivitamin tips and supplement rotation(39:11) Supplements to avoid(46:30) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for our simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Email 💬  [email protected]  Please note if you want to be a podcast guest, there is a fee and interview process. This is safe space and curated Community exclusively for women who love to feel, look and run our best without B.S. noise, endless pills, extreme diets or misleading fads.