What experts are saying about supplements

Dr. Gunter states that most supplements she covers are understudied as she presents the evidence discussion. She discusses labeling accuracy, contamination, and medication interaction topics in the guide. She lists product categories including bone, hair growth, muscle, and menopause products in the guide table of contents. She presents informed-consent information for supplement decisions.

Dr. Gunter organizes a Menopause Society position statement into lifestyle, mind-body, prescription medication, supplement, and other categories. She discusses how the statement categorized different approaches for hot flashes and night sweats. She states that vasomotor symptoms can start several years before the final period. This source summarizes the position statement rather than recommending specific products.

Dr. Brighten discusses studies she cites on turmeric and vitamin E in the episode, as part of hormone and non-hormone topics. She presents these topics as part of an overall discussion to review with a provider. She lists symptoms people may track in perimenopause. This is a broad perimenopause episode.

Dr. Haver discusses nutrition, resistance training, sleep, and supplements in relation to menopause preparation and symptoms. The episode also covers hormone therapy topics. She discusses supplements within a broader midlife health conversation. This source is not a product-by-product supplement guide.

Dr. Pelz discusses fasting ranges, lower-carbohydrate eating, and natural foods among topics in the video. She lists microbiome, stress, and circadian-rhythm topics in connection with menopause discussion. She discusses declining estrogen in relation to insulin resistance as she presents it. This source focuses on fasting and eating-pattern approaches.

Dr. Gunter notes there was no mention of supplements in the hair-loss talk she summarizes from the Menopause Society meeting. She states biotin data as presented in that summary. She also discusses diet topics from the meeting in the same post. This source is her summary of conference lectures.