Supplements for menopause and perimenopause
Magnesium, vitamin D3 K2, iron where periods are heavy, vitamin B6, omega 3 and the menopause formula: what each contributes to, and what this page does not cover.
How to choose a supplement for perimenopause and menopause
This page is about nutrition during perimenopause and menopause. It does not cover the options a GP can offer, and it sends you there for them.
Why these
Magnesium Bisglycinate Capsules: Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin D3 & K2: Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, which matters as oestrogen falls.
Iron & Vitamin C: Where periods are heavy and ferritin is low.
Vitamin B6 P5P Capsules (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate): Vitamin B6 as P5P; vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.
Omega 3: EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart.
Menopause Support: The menopause support formula, with what it contains stated on the product page.
What to skip
Anything promising to replace what a GP can offer, and anything with a claim about hot flushes, which no supplement has an authorised claim for.
Read the evidence
Perimenopause symptoms · Menopause symptoms · How long does vitamin D take to work?
If you take prescribed medicines, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a diagnosed condition, talk to your GP or pharmacist first. Not sure which fits? Ask Nutri365, the Nutri Tailor AI health expert, which checks for interactions and contraindications.
Written by Nutri Tailor from the Health Reference Library. Last checked 6 September 2026. General information, not personal advice.
Common questions
Do any supplements have an authorised claim for hot flushes?
No. Nothing on this page claims to help hot flushes, and anything that does is making a claim the evidence does not allow.
Why is iron on a menopause page?
Because heavy periods in perimenopause are the commonest cause of low iron in this age group. It only applies where ferritin is low, which a blood test shows.
Does this page cover what a GP can offer?
No. It is about nutrition only, and it sends you to your GP for the other options.
Written by Nutri Tailor from the Health Reference Library. Last checked 6 September 2026. General information, not personal advice.