Women 40+ Supplements to Know

1.00 Scoop

once per day

Ongoing

Additional notes

"Why it matters: Supports strength, muscle maintenance, and may protect brain health. Best for: Women doing strength training or looking to maintain lean muscle as they age. Typical dose: 3–5 g daily (no need for a loading phase). Science snapshot: Strong evidence for improving strength, muscle mass, and power; growing but promising evidence for brain benefits, especially in women and older adults. Key note: Safe for most people; check kidney health if you have concerns."

1.00 Packet

once per day

Ongoing

Additional notes

"convenient to have on hand for travel"

2.00 Softgels

once per day

Ongoing

Additional notes

"Why it matters: May help lower inflammation, support heart and brain health. Best for: People not eating fatty fish 2+ times per week. Typical dose: 1–2 g combined EPA + DHA daily (check your product label). Science snapshot: Moderate evidence — clear benefits for lowering triglycerides, mixed evidence for heart and brain protection in healthy adults. Key note: Blood work can guide dosing — higher doses (up to 3–4 g/day) are sometimes used under medical supervision for high triglycerides."

2.00 Softgels

once per day

Ongoing

Additional notes

"CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10) adds a powerful antioxidant and essential compound your body makes that helps produce energy in cells, especially important for heart, muscle, and brain health. Why it matters: Fish Oil may help lower inflammation, support heart and brain health. Best for: People not eating fatty fish 2+ times per week. Typical dose: 1–2 g combined EPA + DHA daily (check your product label). Science snapshot: Moderate evidence — clear benefits for lowering triglycerides, mixed evidence for heart and brain protection in healthy adults. Key note: Blood work can guide dosing — higher doses (up to 3–4 g/day) are sometimes used under medical supervision for high triglycerides.. "

2.00 Softgels

twice per day

Ongoing

Additional notes

"Why it matters: May help lower inflammation, support heart and brain health. Best for: People not eating fatty fish 2+ times per week. Typical dose: 1–2 g combined EPA + DHA daily (check your product label). Science snapshot: Moderate evidence — clear benefits for lowering triglycerides, mixed evidence for heart and brain protection in healthy adults. Key note: Blood work can guide dosing — higher doses (up to 3–4 g/day) are sometimes used under medical supervision for high triglycerides."

1.00 Capsule

morning

Take with food

Additional notes

"2,000 IU's is a safe amount to take daily, especially for anyone living above the 37th parallel due to the sun's angle in fall and winter which is too low to make enough vitamin D from skin exposure. "

1.00 Softgel

morning

Take with food

Ongoing

Additional notes

"2,000 IU's is a safe amount to take daily especially for anyone living above the 37th parallel due to the sun's angle in fall and winter, which is too low to make enough vitamin D from skin exposure. "

1.00 Chewable

morning

Take with food

Ongoing

Additional notes

"This is a methylated B12. This form is often more bioavailable for some people. While others find methylated B vitamins cause anxiety, agitation, and sleeplessness. Monitor your labs and symptoms. Why it matters: Vital for energy, red blood cell health, and nerve function. Best for: Plant-based eaters or those with fatigue and confirmed low B12. Typical dose: B12: 500–1,000 mcg daily (methylcobalamin form is well-absorbed in some, and in others, the methyl form can cause jitteriness and agitation). B-Complex: Follow product label — most provide safe daily amounts of B6, B12, folate. Science snapshot: Strong evidence for correcting deficiencies and preventing anemia or neuropathy; limited evidence for benefits if you already have normal levels. Key note: Ask for B12, folate, and homocysteine on your next lab panel to personalize dosing."

1.00 Capsule

morning

Take with food

Ongoing

Additional notes

"This is the non-methylated form of B12. For those who experience jitteriness and wakefulness on a methylated form of B12. Why it matters: Vital for energy, red blood cell health, and nerve function. Best for: Plant-based eaters or those with fatigue and confirmed low B12. Typical dose: B12: 500–1,000 mcg daily (methylcobalamin form is well-absorbed in some, and in others, the methyl form can cause jitteriness and agitation). B-Complex: Follow product label — most provide safe daily amounts of B6, B12, folate. Science snapshot: Strong evidence for correcting deficiencies and preventing anemia or neuropathy; limited evidence for benefits if you already have normal levels. Key note: Ask for B12, folate, and homocysteine on your next lab panel to personalize dosing."

1.00 Lozenge

morning

Take with food

Ongoing

Additional notes

"This is a methylated B12 and B6. This form is often more bioavailable for some people. While others find methylated B vitamins cause anxiety, agitation, and sleeplessness. Monitor your labs and symptoms. Why it matters: Vital for energy, red blood cell health, and nerve function. Best for: Plant-based eaters or those with fatigue and confirmed low B12. Typical dose: B12: 500–1,000 mcg daily (methylcobalamin form is well-absorbed in some, and in others, the methyl form can cause jitteriness and agitation). B-Complex: Follow product label — most provide safe daily amounts of B6, B12, folate. Science snapshot: Strong evidence for correcting deficiencies and preventing anemia or neuropathy; limited evidence for benefits if you already have normal levels. Key note: Ask for B12, folate, and homocysteine on your next lab panel to personalize dosing."

1.00 Lozenge

morning

Take with food

Ongoing

Additional notes

"This is the non-methylated form of B12 and B6. For those who experience jitteriness and wakefulness on the methylated form of B12 and B6. Why it matters: Vital for energy, red blood cell health, and nerve function. Best for: Plant-based eaters or those with fatigue and confirmed low B12. Typical dose: B12: 500–1,000 mcg daily (methylcobalamin form is well-absorbed in some, and in others, the methyl form can cause jitteriness and agitation). B-Complex: Follow product label — most provide safe daily amounts of B6, B12, folate. Science snapshot: Strong evidence for correcting deficiencies and preventing anemia or neuropathy; limited evidence for benefits if you already have normal levels. Key note: Ask for B12, folate, and homocysteine on your next lab panel to personalize dosing."

1.00 Packet

once per day

As needed

Additional notes

"Why it matters: May support stress resilience, sleep quality, and even libido. Best for: Women under high stress or those seeking extra nervous system support. Typical dose:300–600 mg/day of a standardized root extract (like KSM-66 or Sensoril). Science snapshot: Emerging evidence — small studies show reduced cortisol and improved sleep quality; more research needed for long-term effects. Key note: Start on the lower end to see how your body responds; consistency is key for results."

3.00 Gummies

once per day

Ongoing

Additional notes

"Why it matters: May support stress resilience, sleep quality, and even libido. Best for: Women under high stress or those seeking extra nervous system support. Typical dose:300–600 mg/day of a standardized root extract (like KSM-66 or Sensoril). Science snapshot: Emerging evidence — small studies show reduced cortisol and improved sleep quality; more research needed for long-term effects. Key note: Start on the lower end to see how your body responds; consistency is key for results."

1.00 Capsule

once per day

As needed

Additional notes

"Why it matters: May support stress resilience, sleep quality, and even libido. Best for: Women under high stress or those seeking extra nervous system support. Typical dose:300–600 mg/day of a standardized root extract (like KSM-66 or Sensoril). Science snapshot: Emerging evidence — small studies show reduced cortisol and improved sleep quality; more research needed for long-term effects. Key note: Start on the lower end to see how your body responds; consistency is key for results."