As the colder months approach, many people stock up on supplements to “boost” their health. But here’s the hard truth: random bottles from big-box stores or Amazon may do more harm than good.
Studies show that many mass-market supplements don’t contain what their labels claim; some are filled with cheap fillers, while others even conceal stimulants or pharmaceuticals. Some still contain wheat, but the bottle says, “Does not contain wheat”. That means you might be investing in something ineffective – or worse, potentially dangerous.
Your health deserves better.
Why Quality Matters
Leaders in human optimization and wellness—Mark Sisson, Paul Saladino, Gary Breca, Dave Asprey, Shawn Stevenson, Aubrey Marcus, Dr. Mindy Pelz, and Dr. Danielle Lyons—all emphasize clean, transparent, and evidence-driven supplementation. Their influence has helped redefine standards in a supplement industry too often driven by profit, not science.
Why I Hand-Select Supplements
That’s why I partner with NuMedica, a professional-only supplement line not available in stores. Their products are:
- Third-party tested for purity and potency
- Made in FDA-registered facilities
- Free from fillers, additives, and mystery ingredients
As a competitive bodybuilder for seven years, I struggled with most creatine brands—they were bloating, ineffective, or uncomfortable. It wasn’t until I tried NuMedica’s pure creatine monohydrate—free of fillers and additives—that I finally found a clean, effective solution. That’s the difference between the mass-market and the level of integrity I trust.
Why Creatine Matters—Especially for Women Over 40
Creatine isn’t just for athletes—it’s one of the most researched, safe, and impactful supplements for women in perimenopause or menopause:
- Increased lean mass and strength in post-menopausal women using resistance training
- Improved daily functionality, such as faster sit-to-stand transitions and stronger gait
- Support for mood, cognition, and energy, especially amid hormonal shifts
- Helps preserve metabolism and mental resilience as estrogen wanes
Dr. Danielle Lyons reinforces this research: she consistently advocates for women to use creatine to counteract hormone-driven muscle loss and hormonal imbalance during midlife transitions.
My Core Seasonal Supplement Supports
This fall and winter, I often recommend:
- Micellized Liquid Vitamin D3 — essential when sunlight is limited
- Greens Powder — a safety net for micronutrient gaps when fresh produce is scarce
- High-integrity Protein — like Paul Saladino’s Lineage organ-based protein, offering nutrient-dense, filler-free support
- Creatine Monohydrate (NuMedica) — clean, potent, and especially helpful for midlife vitality, strength, and mood support
The Bigger Picture: Why Food Alone Isn’t Enough
In a perfect world, food would supply all our nutrient needs. But it doesn’t. Decades of intensive agriculture, soil erosion, and monocropping have greatly depleted soil nutrients—impacting food quality, even from whole foods.
- A landmark study comparing 43 garden crops from 1950 to 1999 found significant drops in critical nutrients—38% in riboflavin, 15% in vitamin C, 15% in iron, 16% in calcium, and 6% in protein, highlighting how produce today is far less nutritious than our grandparents’ garden varieties (journal of american college of nutrition 2004, Medium summary);
- Elevating atmospheric CO₂ levels—a consequence of climate change—has been shown to reduce protein, iron, zinc, and other micronutrient concentrations in staple crops like wheat and rice—undermining dietary nutrient availability (Wikipedia summary citing FAO data).
This shift means that—even with thoughtful, whole-food eating—most of us still fall short on key micronutrients. That’s why strategic, high-integrity supplementation has become an essential component of modern wellness.
The Big Picture: It’s About Smart, Personalized Support
I’m not here to overload your routine with a hundred supplements. My goal is to help you find the right support—one that matches your life, your health history, and your goals. Sometimes it’s a streamlined trio; sometimes a tailored regimen—but always intentional and evidence-based.
Call to Action: Let’s Build Your Plan
The supplement world can be overwhelming—and even unsafe when fueled by marketing, not science. That’s why I emphasize custom, practitioner-led strategies, not placeholders or hype.
Reach out today to schedule time with me. Together we’ll design a supplement plan that fits you, so you can become your healthiest, most resilient self this season and beyond.
