Wouldn't it be great if you lived a stress-free life, ate all the nourishing food your body needs, and never had to worry about the effects of aging?

 

The wellness industry loves to prey on women in midlife (you and me) who are experiencing symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain.

 

In this episode, Val Schonberg RDN is back giving you the evidence-based nitty gritty on what supplements can support women in midlife and which ones are more hype than they're worth.

 

In our conversation, you'll hear what supplements can be the most effective for women in perimenopause based on current research, and 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 worse, show harmful effects - like adaptogens.

 

There's been a lot of hype recently about adaptogens being used to support stress response and reduce burnout. Val describes what adaptogens are and if there's research to back their reduce-burnout claims.

 

Finally, Val shares her top 3 recommendations of supplements for perimenopause - especially if you only want to take the bare minimum to get the most vitality out of this season in your 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, LLC, a private practice in Atlanta, Georgia where she specializes in nutrition for recreational and professional athletes, dancers and performing artists, women in midlife and menopause, and individuals with disordered eating concerns.

Get show notes and resources at www.alpinenutrition.org/blog

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