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[AgathaC]

For some time now, I've been experimenting with the right combination of supplements for me to help my body and mind through the perimenopause and menopause journey.
Yesterday's Times Newspaper contained a double page spread which some of you might like to look at or get up online:
“Pull poppers: we asked doctors what supplements they take”.
Of interest is Dr Louise Newson, 48, a GP and menopause specialist based in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Her reply focuses on optimal gut health and taking a probiotic capsule every day to ensure this. She mentions the link between gut health and mood improvement.
She also takes an Omega 3 fish oil.
In both cases, she is very specific about the brand and even states that you might as well flush the cheaper products down the toilet.
Her answers, and those of the other doctors, make very interesting reading. One is a consultant gynaecologist, Dr Tanya Adib, who takes a supplement I had not heard of (DIM) to balance “good” and “bad” oestrogen. She is herself a menopausal lady.
I think it is a really helpful article and so please have a read if you get the chance.

[CLKD]

 

Starting with a balanced diet - including breakfast - is important.  My taste buds however alter during the day  so what I might eat B4 mid-afternoon is awful by then.  Particularly a cup of tea!

I would be wary of anyone who tells the reader that they use supplements etc. if they sell those products.  Otherwise it really can be Trial and Error.  Certainly I'm not one to reach for H&B but when my blood test showed low VitD levels, capsules prescribed eased symptoms.

I remember too we had a 'witch' in our village  who everyone would go to.  Mum took me there when I fell heavily, don't remember what was prescribed  but I do remember her bungalow was very dark and the garden overgrown    . 

[Shadyglade]

Sorry CLKD, I don't wish to be rude but several times, on different alternative threads, you have introduced the topic of 'witches'.  It's as if you are implying that anything alternative is 'witchcraft'.  This really is not helpful or respectful to those of us who use alternatives, including supplements.

Please tell me I am wrong

[AgathaC]

Actually, the article feels more “medical” than “alternative” because it's asking medical doctors what they take: a gynaecologist, a GP, a cardiologist, the Times' resident doctor, etc. On that basis, I think it will appeal to everyone, including anyone who thinks that supplements are a waste of time.  Also, if you read it, there's definitely no hard sell of any particular brand, for example.  In fact it actually says: “Are 46% of the UK population wasting their money?”  Anyway, I'm going to incorporate some of the suggestions into my supplement cocktail and I will report back! Thanks for your comments so far xxx

[Perinowpost]

Do you have a link  to the article AgathaC?

[AgathaC]

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/vitamin-pills-we-asked-doctors-what-supplements-they-take-z5nkmk6r8

I'm a bit rubbish at sharing links.
Also, I think you can only read The Times online if you are a subscriber.

Happy to copy out/cut and paste the article later when I get home! Xxx

[Shadyglade]

I read it in the paper copy yesterday. Very interesting. I have noticed that doctors do seem to often recommend Vit D and magnesium.

[CLKD]

I required VitD after blood tests showed that I was low.  Magnesium has been used successfully to ease persistent cough reflex but has other consequences  . 

[Shadyglade]

Still don't understand what witches have to do with it.??

[Conolly]

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/vitamin-pills-we-asked-doctors-what-supplements-they-take-z5nkmk6r8

I'm a bit rubbish at sharing links.
Also, I think you can only read The Times online if you are a subscriber.

Happy to copy out/cut and paste the article later when I get home! Xxx

Hello AgathaC,

Link works perfectly, thank you! Unfortunately I'm not a subscriber. I'm not sure you'd be allowed to copy/paste it over here because of copyright issues. Maybe you could just quote the important bits?

I am taking veggie DHA (algae) for 3 months to see if it helps with cholesterol levels. A good manufacturer is the key for supplements and obviously the real necessity of taking them.

Conolly X

[Shadyglade]

A good manufacturer is the key for supplements and obviously the real necessity of taking them.

Quiet agree with this. Am always worried about ordering from online sources, such as Amazon and eBay. I tend to stick to well known suppliers. Not to keen on H&B though.

[Conolly]

Hello Shadyglade,

I'm not keen on buying from Amazon and eBay. The best veggie DHA supplement is from NordicNaturals (all veggie/vegan forums agree after trialing lots of supplements), but it's always unavailable online for the obvious reason, it works!

Conolly X

[Katejo]

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/vitamin-pills-we-asked-doctors-what-supplements-they-take-z5nkmk6r8

I'm a bit rubbish at sharing links.
Also, I think you can only read The Times online if you are a subscriber.

Happy to copy out/cut and paste the article later when I get home! Xxx

I'd like to read it but don't have a subscription.

[AgathaC]

I will copy out the interesting bits later xxx

[Jemp]

I understand that many doctors take St Johns Wort for depression as it does not then show up on their record.