16/08/2026
Things I’d text you if you asked…
The products, tools and little everyday things I genuinely use and get asked about ALL the time as a menopausal woman that has lost 50+kgs in the last 2 years.
These aren’t random supplements I’ve collected because TikTok told me to. 😂 They each have a reason for being there:
Biogen South Africa Omega-3: Mainly for heart health. Omega-3s can help lower triglycerides, which is something I’m particularly conscious of.
Biogen South Africa Magnesium glycinate: Magnesium plays an important role in normal muscle and nerve function. I train regularly, so supporting muscle function and recovery is a priority for me.
Vitamin D3 + K2: Bone health becomes increasingly important as we get older and move through menopause. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, so this is one I’m particularly conscious about.
CoQ10 / CardioMax: I take a statin and personally found this made a noticeable difference to the muscle cramps I was experiencing. There is some evidence for CoQ10 helping statin-related muscle symptoms, although the research isn’t completely settled.
Not saying everyone needs my little pharmacy. 😂 Supplements should be individual to YOU, your diet, medication and bloodwork.
Protein is one of my biggest priorities, especially while losing weight and strength training. This is my current go-to from Sci-Core Nutrition South Africa 🇿🇦 because it’s simple, unflavoured and easy to add to pretty much anything.
I’m a BIG believer in creatine, especially now.
At 53, in menopause, strength training and having lost more than 50kg, maintaining muscle is a massive priority for me. Creatine combined with resistance training has good evidence behind it for supporting strength and lean mass in older women.
But I’m currently using Ultra Rebuild from Dermaclinical because it’s more than just creatine. It combines creatine, amino acids, electrolytes and microbiome-supportive nutrients in one, and was specifically formulated for things like weight loss, GLP-1 use, menopause, training and recovery.
For me, that makes sense. I’m eating in a calorie deficit, training to stay strong and trying to protect the muscle I’ve worked bloody hard to build.
Plus, it’s unflavoured,
