Which supplements do midlife women need?

The supplement aisle can feel overwhelming – and expensive. But in midlife, some really do earn their place. This week Liz shares her non-negotiables, explains why our needs shift as hormones change, and cuts through the noise on what’s worth taking and what isn’t. Plus: what’s really leaving hair dry and brittle in menopause, easy ways to get more protein and fibre at every meal, and can HRT replace contraception? In this episode: • Which supplements do midlife women need – and which can you skip? • Why does hair become dry and brittle during menopause, and what can you do about it? • How do you get more protein and fibre at every meal if you don’t like beans? • What can nutrigenomic DNA testing tell you about your health? • Can HRT replace contraception in midlife? Links mentioned in the episode: • Liz’s supplement masterclass • Omega-3 • Zinc • Iodine • B12 • Collagen peptides • KEEO styling tool • Hair Gain styling products • Vitamin D • Magnesium • Creatine • Wild Nutrition • SISTERLY • Article about oxalic acid, oxalates, kale and spinach • Lifecode Gx nutrigenomic testing • Glutathione Get in touch with a question for Liz: • Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com • WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz: • Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age • A Better Second Half • Follow Liz on Instagram • Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Which supplements do midlife women need? is an episode from Wellness with Liz Earle by Liz Earle.

This episode is 34:24 long.

This episode was published on Mar 16, 2026.

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