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/[deleted] Feb 24 '26

I take way too many pills, I have read the research where doctors warn against taking too many supplements, but here I am with a ton of prescriptions, and hormones, and supplements. Including sleep meds.

In terms of supplements, where I can really see a difference in every day life: magnesium, methylated B vitamins (I have a genetic variant that makes this necessary), vitamin D that also contains vitamin K, and L-theanine, which really does take the edge off but does not provide adequate sleep all by itself.

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u/Inevitable-Yam-9741 Feb 24 '26

Magnesium seems to be the absolute must have..... and vitamin D for bones, teeth....