These are some of the supplements I recommend to my patients for specific health issues and/or symptoms. You do NOT need to take ALL of the supplements listed below. I use a targeted approach to address symptoms using the fewest number of supplements.
Brain Support
Barlean’s has fish oil caps and DELICIOUS omega 3 liquid. I know it is hard to imagine that a fish oil liquid could be yummy…but this IS! Several flavors available.
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Fish Oil
Phosphatidylserine
100 mg Dose: one to two caps at bedtime.
This supplement not only improves brain function, it also lowers nighttime cortisol if taken at bedtime.
https://www.puritan.com/puritans-pride-brand-0102/neuro-ps-phosphatidylserine-100-mg-010001
L-methylfolate
2.5 mg to 15 mg once daily.
L-methylofate can help depression, anxiety, ADD symptoms and peripheral neuropathy.
NAC (N-acetylcysteine)
600 mg once daily. A supplement that is very important for brain health.
Vitamin D3
Dosing should be determined by having a blood test to check Vitamin D. If you are not able to get a blood test, I recommend 1000 to 2000 iu once daily. Vitamin D is a key supplement for breast, bone, immune system and neuromuscular health.
Adrenal support
Now brand Super Cortisol Support
2 caps in am and 1 cap in pm
Gaia Herbs Adrenal Health Daily support and Adrenal Health Nightly Restore
This regimen is an intensive, corrective regimen versus a maintenance regimen like the first two supplemental listed above.
Female Hormone Balance
Chaste berry (Vitex)
Dosing is around 1000 mg daily, stopping during menses.
Gaia Herbs Vitex Berry
2 caps daily, stop during period. This increases progesterone production by increasing luteinizing hormone. You HAVE to have ovaries to get this benefit.
Milk thistle
This supplement helps clear extra estrogen from your body. This is helpful if you tend to have breast tenderness prior to the period or having any other high estrogen/estrogen dominance symptoms. If you have hay fever, I recommend using DIM instead of milk thistle caps.
DIM
This supplement helps clear extra estrogen from your body. This is helpful if you tend to have breast tenderness prior to the period or having any other high estrogen/estrogen dominance symptoms.
Estrosense
This supplement is a combination option that contains BOTH milk thistle and DIM along with some other supplements to help with estrogen balance and inflammation
Hormone Support
This is NONhormonal option to help with low estrogen symptoms in menopause like hot flashes and night sweats.
This is NONhormonal option to help with low estrogen symptoms in menopause like hot flashes and night sweats.
This is a NONhormonal vaginal suppository for vaginal dryness
This is a NONhormonal supplement to address PMS symptoms.
This is a NONhormonal supplement to enhance response to sexual stimulation
Adding progesterone can help address symptoms of estrogen dominance. If you have been told that you should not use hormones, then you need to talk to your provider to determine if this is an option for you.
This is a weak estrogen that, when used can reduce vaginal atrophy, urinary tract infections, vaginal infections, and vaginal dryness. For this particular probduct, dispense one pump of cream into the palm of your hand and rub onto the skin of your abdomen, inner arms or thighs rotating area each time. You can also rub on hair bearing areas of the labia. It is recommended that you use progesterone cream as well when using estriol cream.
Mycozyme
Myco-Zyme™ is designed to support the intestinal terrain and a gut flora balance with a powerful herbal formula. Extracts of pau d’arco, garlic, and long pepper fruit have been added to support the immune system. This product is formulated in a proprietary enzyme blend to increase the availability of the nutrients.
Anti-inflammatory Supplements
One cap twice daily for joint and brain health.
Glutathione
This is an antioxidant found in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria. Glutathione is capable of preventing damage to important cellular components caused by oxidative stress. When supplementing Glutathione, it is best to use a topical vs. oral form. Two topical options include Oxicell, a cream form and Glutathione Plus, a patch form.
Thyroid Support
The thyroid support options of Gaia Herbs Thyroid Support and NOW brand Thyroid Energy are supplements that do not contain any glandular ingredients. If you have thyroid disease, please consult with your provider before adding thyroid support supplements.
Iron
Iron– take this only if you have been told by your medical provider that you need iron and your blood levels are being monitored.
Garden of Life Vitamin Code Raw Iron
Vitamin B12
Can help with energy and neurologic function. The form of Methylcolbalamin is recommended.
Patch form of supplements discussed on the podcast can be found at Patchmd.com
