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Jul 29, 2023 | Podcast

Episode 50: Wouldn’t it be great if supplements could make up for a stressful life, void of nourishing food your body needs? Even better if taking supplements after 40 meant you’d never have to worry about the side effects of aging!

The wellness industry loves to prey on women in midlife who experience symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain.

In this episode of the Savor Food and Body Podcast, Val Schonberg RDN is back to give you evidence-based advice on what supplements can support you during perimenopause and which ones are more hype than they’re worth.

You’ll hear what supplements can be the most effective based on current research for women over 40

Plus, how to tell if a supplement is from a reputable company or of high quality.

Val uncovers which supplements promoted by the media for women in midlife don’t have research to support their claims and even show harmful effects.

There’s recently been a lot of hype on adaptogens to support stress response and reduce burnout. Val describes what adaptogens are and if there’s research to support their claim to reduce-burnout claim.

Finally, Val shares her top 3 recommendations for supplements if you don’t want to take handfuls of pills but still want to feel amazing in this season of life.

Val Schonberg is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a master’s degree in Nutrition Science from the University of Minnesota.

She is Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics, a Certified Menopause Practitioner with the North American Menopause Society, and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Val owns EnlightenU Nutrition Consulting in Atlanta, Georgia. Her expertise includes nutrition for athletes, dancers and performing artists, women in midlife and menopause, and individuals with disordered eating.

Val separates fact from fiction when considering a supplement after 40

Resources mentioned in the show:

Complete Guide to The Menopause by Dr. Annice Mukherjee

Wishgarden Herbals

EnlightenU Nutrition Consulting

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