May 28, 2024

The Truth About Supplements for Midlife Women's Health with Heidi Skolnik EP 107

43 minutes

In this week’s episode of AGE BETTER podcast, the last in our four-part series celebrating Women's Health Month, I am joined by Heidi Skolnik, a sports nutritionist from the Women's Sports Medicine Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery and co-author of the New York Times best-selling book, “The Whole Body Reset”. Together, we navigate the complex world of dietary supplements, focusing on their roles, benefits, and the science behind their effectiveness for midlife women. And we ask this question, “Why the heck are all these medical experts pushing supplements on social media? Are we missing something?”

What We Talk About:

Supplements as a Complement to Diet: The fundamental role of supplements and their relationship to a healthy diet.

Vitamin D3 & K2: The synergy of these vitamins for enhanced bone and cardiovascular health.

Magnesium: Its crucial function in muscle contraction and potential benefits for improving sleep.

Creatine: Discussing its role in muscle strength and cognitive health.

B Vitamins (B6 & B12): Their essential functions, with a focus on the need for B12, especially in vegans and older adults.

Additional Nutrients: Insights on calcium, collagen, and probiotics.

Key Takeaways:

Complementary Role of Supplements: They should enhance, not replace, a balanced diet.

Vitamin D3 and K2: More effective together for bone and cardiovascular health.

Magnesium: Important for muscle function and possibly sleep.

Creatine: Potential broader health benefits, though more research is needed.

B Vitamins: Critical for energy metabolism and neurological functions, with a spotlight on the necessity of B12.

Additional Resources Recommended by Heidi:

NIH Fact Sheets: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-VitaminsMinerals/

Examine.com: https://examine.com

Consumer Labs: https://www.consumerlab.com

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