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My Top 5 Supplements For Women In Their 40s

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Release Date: 02/27/2025

Progesterone Deficiency: The Hidden Reason You Can’t Sleep, Think, or Stop Bleeding show art Progesterone Deficiency: The Hidden Reason You Can’t Sleep, Think, or Stop Bleeding

The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts

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HRT Isn’t Working? 4 Hidden Reasons You’re Still Struggling show art HRT Isn’t Working? 4 Hidden Reasons You’re Still Struggling

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Feeling let down by hormone therapy? You’re not alone. If you’re still tired, foggy, moody—or even gaining weight despite being on HRT—there’s a good chance something deeper is going on. In this episode, I break down 4 overlooked reasons why hormone therapy (even bio-identical!) might not be delivering the results you expected. From hormone dose and delivery issues to blocked detox pathways and hidden imbalances in your thyroid, cortisol, and insulin—this is the missing piece your doctor might not have told you about. 👇 Watch until the end to learn what you can do to finally...

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Preventative HRT: The Hormone Strategy No One’s Talking About What if everything you’ve been told about hormone therapy is outdated—and even dangerous? In this episode, I reveal why waiting for hot flashes could mean missing out on the best time to start HRT. As a doctor, I used to believe women had to suffer first. Now I know better—and I’m here to help you make informed decisions about your hormones, your body, and your future. đŸŽ„ Watch this episode on YouTube:     🎁 FREE GUIDE  Your Midlife Hormone Check-In: What Your Doctor’s Not Telling You (But I Will)...

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Are you a woman over 40 who’s still tired, foggy, inflamed — and not getting answers? It’s not just your hormones. It’s your cells. In this episode, double board-certified Ob/Gyn and Functional Medicine expert Dr. Renee reveals why mitochondrial dysfunction might be the real reason you feel exhausted — even when your labs are “normal.” You’ll learn how mitochondria impact hormones, metabolism, energy, and fat loss
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Why Your Morning Coffee Might Be Making You GAIN Weight? show art Why Your Morning Coffee Might Be Making You GAIN Weight?

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Are you skipping breakfast or surviving on coffee in the morning, hoping it’ll help with fat loss? If you’re a woman over 40, this common mistake might be the very thing wrecking your hormones, spiking your cortisol, and slowing your metabolism. In this episode, I break down the science behind why your morning routine matters more than ever—and why copying what your husband or partner is doing could be secretly sabotaging your results.   đŸŽ„ Watch this episode on YouTube:     💬 Let’s talk about the small shifts that can help you balance hormones naturally, protect...

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Magnesium After 40: What No One Tells You (and Why It Matters) show art Magnesium After 40: What No One Tells You (and Why It Matters)

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Are you over 40 and struggling with poor sleep, mood swings, low energy, or hormone issues? Magnesium might be the missing piece—but not all forms work the same. In this episode, I break down what makes magnesium so essential after 40, how to choose the right type for your symptoms, and the biggest mistakes I see when women supplement. You’ll learn what magnesium does for hormone balance, how it impacts stress, digestion, detox, and brain health—and how to avoid the common side effects that come from using the wrong form. 👉 If you’re confused about magnesium and want answers,...

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My Top Supplements for Women in Their 40s and Why

I hope all of you ladies in their 40s didn't think that I forgot about you! I'm currently in my 40's so you all hold a special place in my heart!

 

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NMabb6jQLeI

 

The first three supplements are the same as those I recommend for my clients in their 30s - B complex, Vitamin D and Magnesium! So if you missed that video, go on back and take a look as to why I like to recommend these three for all women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s! 

đŸ‘‰đŸ» https://youtu.be/NIZeBSgZ0PQ 

 

And chances are, you might have used a birth control pill in the past for contraceptive purposes, but you may find yourself turning to it now that your periods are getting wacky! B complex is super important to get in, even if you get them in the form of a multivitamin.

 

4. Diindolylmethane (DIM)

 

DIM is what your body produces after consuming cruciferous veggies like broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. Let's be realistic, aren’t women eating enough of the veggies daily, let alone cruciferous veggies. Only about 9% of Americans get the recommended amount of vegetables per day.Âč

 

What exactly does DIM do? It helps break down estrogen into healthier forms, balancing estrogen in the body. I personally like this supplement for women in their 40s because this is the decade where estrogen dominance is the most prevalent. Between the common hormonal changes that occur with peri-menopause in addition to years of exposing our bodies to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, a significant hormonal imbalance seems to strike in the 40s. And not every woman has access to testing to be sure she is breaking down her estrogens into healthier forms, so I often recommend erring on the side of caution and using DIM if you suspect estrogen dominance. 

 

What are some symptoms of estrogen dominance? Check out this Instagram Reel where I reviewed the most common signs and some things to consider!

đŸ‘‰đŸ» https://www.instagram.com/reel/CNbKQvuDy_Q/?utm_medium=copy_link 

 

DIM can be found here:

đŸ‘‰đŸ» https://drreneewellenstein.ehealthpro.com/products/dim-avail-60-softgels 

 

5. Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that helps the body defend itself naturally. In addition, vitamin C is an integral part of the immune system and helps with brain and heart health. 

 

What I love about this critical nutrient is that it is non-toxic!! Your body will not allow you to take too much since your dose may be limited by your bowel tolerance (which means that your stool will become very loose when the dose is a little too much for your body)!

 

Another thing that I love about this incredible nutrient is that it is water-soluble, which means that your body uses what it needs and then gets rid of it, not storing it in your body.

 

Why would I recommend this supplement for women in their 40s? Well, think about it, by the time we hit 40, we have done a lot to our bodies, including using toxic skincare and beauty products, exposed ourselves to a little too much sun, drinking a bit too much alcohol (which has worsened over the past year) and eaten foods that weren't always the best for our bodies. So Vitamin C can help with the inflammation and the free radical damage that has been caused by years of not-so-healthy behaviors that tend to start catching up with us in our 40s. It may also help with the production of progesterone, which is important if you are estrogen dominant and need to bring your hormones back into balance.ÂČ 

 

My favorite Vitamin C can be found here:

đŸ‘‰đŸ» https://drreneewellenstein.ehealthpro.com/products/buffered-vitamin-c-powder-240g 

 

While these are my most recommended supplements for women in their 40s, I also strategically supplement others. For example, when working with my 1:1 clients due to nutritional need (based on specialty functional medicine testing), symptom relief (while working on getting to the root cause of their symptoms), or other hormonal or longevity benefits, depending on their medical history and health goals. 

 

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