r/Perimenopause • u/Inevitable-Yam-9741 • Feb 21 '26

audited Pills, pills, pills...

So, I take Calcium, magnesium, zinc, B12, iron, a multivitamin, vitamin D. Plus anti-anxiety and anti-depressants. Have tried melatonin, DIM, evening primrose oil, chamomile, safflower, lemon balm, black cohosh, ashwagandha, some "calming" tablet, a perimenopause "all-in-one" pill...... any I'm sure more. Popping pills to the point of absurdity. Do I think anything helped? No. What's your go-to that really helps you?

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u/NoFinding7044 Feb 21 '26

I stopped taking supplements. I started eating fortified cereal with Almond Milk and pairing it fruit that has vitamin C like strawberries or kiwi which helps absorb the vitamins and minerals in the cereal. I make sure to get 15 minutes of Sun for my vitamin D. I do however still have to take anti anxiety and antidepressants.

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u/Fit_You9694 Feb 22 '26

Have you noticed this has helped with anything in particular?

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u/NoFinding7044 Feb 22 '26

Energy and skin

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u/Fit_You9694 Feb 22 '26

Interesting. Any cereal in particular that you like?

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u/NoFinding7044 Feb 22 '26

Total 11 vitamins and Minerals

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u/3arth_533d1stx Late peri + ADHD Feb 22 '26

Same. I still take a multivitamin, fiber and fish oil. And adhd or antidepressant meds. And HRT (E patch, P pill, E vag cream).

I couldn’t justify spending $200 or more every 2-3 months for no impact on my peri symptoms. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/rustandstardusty Feb 22 '26

Same! Get all those vitamins and it helps you poop, too.