Episode 73: Supplements in Perimenopause: What’s Worth It, What’s Not & Why

There’s no shortage of “hormone-balancing” supplements aimed at midlife women, but which ones actually help? In this episode, I break down what’s worth it, what’s often overhyped, and how to choose supplements that truly support your body in perimenopause. You'll learn: Why supplement confusion is so common in your 40s The golden rule: foundations first (sleep, stress, protein, blood sugar) Midlife essentials that are often worth considering (like vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3s and quality multis) Targeted supports for blood sugar, sleep, nervous system regulation and joint pain The truth about herbal “hormone support” ingredients such as Black cohosh, Red clover and Sage Adaptogens for stress resilience Why DIM isn’t something to casually self-prescribe How to spot a decent supplement (and avoid “pixie dust” formulas) Mentioned in the episode: Episode 72: Creatine & Collagen in Midlife Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page  Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/  Work with me 121: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/  Support for the Empowered Perimenopause Podcast Your support in listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me make an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe and share, and leave a review – 5 stars would be amazing and so helpful!