Menopause is the period during midlife when the production of estrogen decreases and ultimately stops. Approximately 2 million women in the US and more than 47 million women worldwide will enter menopause annually with this transition occurring between the ages of 45 to 55 years with a duration of symptoms lasting anywhere from 2 to 10 years (1). More than 35 symptoms are known to be associated with menopause, including hot flashes, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and loss of libido; however, musculoskeletal symptoms are less commonly recognized by healthcare providers and can be devastating unless addressed. More than 70% will experience musculoskeletal symptoms and 25% will be disabled by them through the transition from perimenopause to postmenopause yet 40% will have no structural findings following diagnostic workup (2).
Many longevity-focused doctors, influencers, and nutritionists have spoken at great length about the supplements they take to support longer lifespans. While neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, functional medicine physician Dr. David Sinclair and billionaire Bryan Johnson (founder of Blueprint) take supplement stacks with dozens of different pills and powders, Dr. Peter Attia recommends about 13 nutritional supplements that are backed by years of research. The following is a list of these supplements and why they are important to your health and wellness. Please check with your healthcare provider before taking any of these recommended nutritional supplements.
For all of us the reality is that there is a predictable and progressive decline in physical strength, muscle mass and cardiorespiratory fitness as we progress through each decade of life with a precipitous decline in our 7th and 8th decades. Medically termed sarcopenia, it is the loss of muscle tissue as a natural part of the aging process or with periods of immobility. It is characterized by the degenerative loss of skeletal muscle mass, quality and strength. The rate of muscle loss is dependent on exercise level, comorbidities, nutrition and other factors. For some of us, either through unexpected trauma or sickness, there can be a sudden, dramatic decline. The body suddenly breaks down leading to significant impairments in mobility and ability to perform normal activities of daily living. This decline of physical function often leads to other medical complications and undoubtedly a poor quality of life.
