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Forbes
28-07-2025
- Health
- Forbes
How Vitamins And Supplements Support Women At Every Age, According To Experts
From magnesium and omega-3s to collagen and creatine, here are the expert-recommended supplements that support women's health through every stage of life. Getty Images With endless supplements lining the shelves and so much conflicting advice online, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Rule number one? Supplements are meant to support a healthy lifestyle—not replace one. A balanced, nutrient-rich diet is always the foundation. But during times of stress, hormonal shifts, or major life transitions like perimenopause and menopause, the right supplements can help fill in the gaps. Not sure where to start? Talk to your doctor or a trusted healthcare provider first. Then look for clean, clinically backed, third-party tested formulas. According to experts, top-tier brands include Thorne, Designs for Health, Pure Encapsulations, Ritual and Nordic Naturals (especially for omega-3s). Below, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, a New York–based gynecologic oncologist and Chair of Women's Health and Gynecology at Atria; and Dr. Amanda Frick, ND, LAc, and VP of Medical Affairs at Thorne, share their go-to supplements tailored to women in their 20s, 30s, and beyond. Recommendations from Dr. Amanda Frick, ND, LAc, VP of Medical Affairs at Thorne Thorne's Basic Nutrients 2/Day comes in a 120-capsule bottle and retails for $86. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting a new supplement regimen. Thorne 'A multivitamin is not a substitute for a healthy diet, but it can make it easier to support a busy, stressful lifestyle,'says Dr. Amanda Frick. She recommends Thorne's Basic Nutrients 2/Day as a solid everyday option. And for women with a monthly cycle, Thorne's Basic Prenatal includes added iron to help replenish nutrients lost through menstruation. Magnesium Simple but essential, magnesium powers hundreds of metabolic processes—supporting everything from sleep and digestion to skin health and stress resilience. 'Most modern diets fall short,' says Dr. Frick. She recommends magnesium glycinate or bisglycinate for its calming effect and easy absorption. 'The glycine component is especially helpful for women prone to anxious thoughts.' Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fish oil—and vegan EPA-based alternatives—support brain health, skin hydration, and a healthy inflammatory response. Since most diets fall short, omega-3s are a smart daily addition. For best results, Dr. Frick suggests taking them before bed, when the brain uses omega-3s to support overnight repair and regeneration. Collagen Vital Proteins' unflavored collagen powder delivers essential amino acids to support skin, joints, and overall structural strength—ideal for active women at any age. Vital Proteins Collagen isn't new—but it's still essential. It delivers key amino acids for protein synthesis, supports skin firmness, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen also plays a major role in joint health, making it a smart choice for 'active women looking to stay strong and supported,' says Dr. Frick. Ginseng For women seeking better focus and mental stamina—without caffeine—ginseng is a compelling option. It supports blood flow to the brain and cognitive clarity. Thorne's Ginseng Plus formula combines adaptogens like lion's mane and Greek mountain tea for added mood and brain support. 4 Supplements Every Woman 35+ Should Consider from Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, MD, PhD High-Quality Multivitamin 'A well-formulated multivitamin designed for women can help fill nutritional gaps,' says Dr. Poynor, noting that key nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, B12, and folate support bone health, energy production, and overall well-being. 'Recent research also suggests that taking a multivitamin may contribute to maintaining brain health as we age.' Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids) Rich in EPA and DHA, omega-3s offer wide-ranging benefits for women in midlife—reducing inflammation, supporting cardiovascular health, and improving lipid profiles. 'Studies indicate that omega-3 supplementation can enhance physical performance and increase metabolic rate,' Dr. Poynor adds, helping support 'energy expenditure both at rest and during exercise.' Probiotics support immune function, metabolic balance, and mental well-being. Ritual's 3-in-1 formula combines clinically studied prebiotics, probiotics, and a postbiotic to help maintain a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual Probiotics 'Probiotics play a vital role in immune function, metabolic balance, and mental well-being,' says Dr. Poynor. They also support digestive health by helping to maintain a balanced gut microbiome—critical for nutrient absorption, regularity, and overall GI comfort. By influencing the gut-brain axis, they may help ease anxiety and support mood stability. She points to emerging research on targeted strains—like B. breve postbiotic extract—that may enhance endocrine function and deliver beneficial anti-inflammatory effects in women over 40. Creatine Creatine isn't just for athletes—it helps midlife women maintain strength, muscle mass, and cognitive clarity as hormone levels shift. Thorne Creatine There's growing buzz around creatine—and for good reason. Naturally found in muscle and brain tissue, creatine helps women maintain strength, muscle mass, and cognitive clarity as hormone levels shift. 'When paired with resistance training, creatine supports muscle and bone—and may also benefit cognitive function and mood,' says Dr. Poynor. 'These are areas we're paying closer attention to as women move through perimenopause and beyond.'
Business Upturn
21-07-2025
- Health
- Business Upturn
Lifeist Wellness Expands Mikra's Mind-First Product Portfolio with Three New Performance-Focused Formulations
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 21, 2025, 16:35 IST New products reflect Mikra's commitment to recently unveiled Mind-First Movement prioritizing mindset as the primary driver of peak performance Mikra partners with leading nutritional supplement brand Designs for Health to introduce new product formulations TORONTO, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lifeist Wellness Inc. ('Lifeist' or the 'Company') (TSX.V: LFST; OTCQB: LFSWF; FRANKFURT: M5B0), a health-tech wellness company curating and building innovation at the forefront of consumer health, announces the availability of three new Mikra performance-focused daily essentials on The new products — Magnesium Bis-Glycinate, Coenzymated B Complex, and Omega-3 with EPA & DHA — are foundational daily formulas designed to support core systems that contribute to cognitive performance and mental resilience. Each product is manufactured in partnership with Designs for Health, a leading provider of premium-grade, practitioner-trusted supplements known for their precision and purity. 'Offering a complete system of mind-first tools is key to our fundamental shift toward mental performance as the essential foundation of high performance,' said Andrea Judge, CEO of Lifeist Wellness. 'Mikra's Mind-First Movement is about pairing clinical precision with real-world performance. This approach prioritizes focus, cognitive endurance, and complete recovery as primary drivers of peak performance for athletic and for everyday life.' 'We are delighted to partner with Designs for Health, which has decades of formulation expertise and rigorous quality standards,' Judge added. 'This collaboration with Designs for Health has made it possible to bring premium, research-based cognitive support into everyday formulations that match the integrity of our more targeted cognitive solutions.' The new Mikra formulations support key body systems that play vital roles in helping to unlock higher cognitive performance: Magnesium Bis-Glycinate is a highly absorbable and bioavailable form of magnesium that helps ease physical tension and supports the body's shift into a restorative, parasympathetic state. By calming the nervous system, it plays a critical role in post-exertion recovery — supporting not only muscle relaxation but the mental clarity and emotional balance needed for cognitive performance. is a highly absorbable and bioavailable form of magnesium that helps ease physical tension and supports the body's shift into a restorative, parasympathetic state. By calming the nervous system, it plays a critical role in post-exertion recovery — supporting not only muscle relaxation but the mental clarity and emotional balance needed for cognitive performance. Coenzymated B Complex delivers B vitamins in their active methylated, bioavailable forms to help the body efficiently produce energy, regulate the stress response, and support nervous system resilience. These essential nutrients play a key role in cognitive stamina, mood balance, and mental recovery — especially under daily physical and psychological demands. delivers B vitamins in their active methylated, bioavailable forms to help the body efficiently produce energy, regulate the stress response, and support nervous system resilience. These essential nutrients play a key role in cognitive stamina, mood balance, and mental recovery — especially under daily physical and psychological demands. Omega-3 with EPA & DHA provides a high concentration of essential fatty acids that nourish brain cell membranes, support mood regulation, and optimize communication between neurons. By reducing neuroinflammation and supporting structural brain health, omega-3s are foundational for cognitive clarity, emotional steadiness, and long-term brain performance. The new products complement Mikra's mind-first supplements each designed to support the connection between mental and physical performance: CLARITY for preparing the mind for the demands ahead, HYDRATE to fuel focus during performance, and CALM to support recovery and nervous system repair afterward. Lifeist plans to unveil a reformulation of its flagship CellF later this summer. About Designs for Health Family-owned Designs for Health, Inc. offers high-quality nutritional supplements and functional foods to health care professionals and their patients. Guided by its founding philosophy of 'Science-First™,' the company holds an unwavering commitment to creating research-driven formulations with meaningful quantities of functional ingredients that maximize the potential for successful health outcomes. For over 35 years, Designs for Health has been many health-care professionals' trusted source for not only product innovation but also leadership in clinical education and practice development solutions. About Mikra Mikra is a performance-focused supplement brand built around a simple idea: the mind leads, and the body follows. Through targeted, science-backed formulations, Mikra is creating a new standard for what it means to support total human performance — starting with cognitive and emotional resilience. About Lifeist Wellness Inc. Lifeist is a health-tech wellness company that believes in building performance from within. Through its innovative portfolio of consumer brands — including Mikra — Lifeist is creating a new standard in mental and physical optimization. Learn more at: | Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release or has in any way approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release. Source: Lifeist Wellness Inc. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Hamilton Spectator
21-07-2025
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Lifeist Wellness Expands Mikra's Mind-First Product Portfolio with Three New Performance-Focused Formulations
New products reflect Mikra's commitment to recently unveiled Mind-First Movement prioritizing mindset as the primary driver of peak performance Mikra partners with leading nutritional supplement brand Designs for Health to introduce new product formulations TORONTO, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lifeist Wellness Inc. ('Lifeist' or the 'Company') (TSX.V: LFST; OTCQB: LFSWF; FRANKFURT: M5B0), a health-tech wellness company curating and building innovation at the forefront of consumer health, announces the availability of three new Mikra performance-focused daily essentials on . The new products — Magnesium Bis-Glycinate, Coenzymated B Complex, and Omega-3 with EPA & DHA — are foundational daily formulas designed to support core systems that contribute to cognitive performance and mental resilience. Each product is manufactured in partnership with Designs for Health , a leading provider of premium-grade, practitioner-trusted supplements known for their precision and purity. 'Offering a complete system of mind-first tools is key to our fundamental shift toward mental performance as the essential foundation of high performance,' said Andrea Judge, CEO of Lifeist Wellness. 'Mikra's Mind-First Movement is about pairing clinical precision with real-world performance. This approach prioritizes focus, cognitive endurance, and complete recovery as primary drivers of peak performance for athletic and for everyday life.' 'We are delighted to partner with Designs for Health, which has decades of formulation expertise and rigorous quality standards,' Judge added. 'This collaboration with Designs for Health has made it possible to bring premium, research-based cognitive support into everyday formulations that match the integrity of our more targeted cognitive solutions.' The new Mikra formulations support key body systems that play vital roles in helping to unlock higher cognitive performance: The new products complement Mikra's mind-first supplements each designed to support the connection between mental and physical performance: CLARITY for preparing the mind for the demands ahead, HYDRATE to fuel focus during performance, and CALM to support recovery and nervous system repair afterward. Lifeist plans to unveil a reformulation of its flagship CellF later this summer. About Designs for Health Family-owned Designs for Health, Inc. offers high-quality nutritional supplements and functional foods to health care professionals and their patients. Guided by its founding philosophy of 'Science-First™,' the company holds an unwavering commitment to creating research-driven formulations with meaningful quantities of functional ingredients that maximize the potential for successful health outcomes. For over 35 years, Designs for Health has been many health-care professionals' trusted source for not only product innovation but also leadership in clinical education and practice development solutions. About Mikra Mikra is a performance-focused supplement brand built around a simple idea: the mind leads, and the body follows. Through targeted, science-backed formulations, Mikra is creating a new standard for what it means to support total human performance — starting with cognitive and emotional resilience. About Lifeist Wellness Inc. Lifeist is a health-tech wellness company that believes in building performance from within. Through its innovative portfolio of consumer brands — including Mikra — Lifeist is creating a new standard in mental and physical optimization. Learn more at: | Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release or has in any way approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release. Source: Lifeist Wellness Inc.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Designs for Health Launches EssentiaGreens™ and Reds--One Scoop, Two Superfood Spectrums
A low-oxalate daily formula delivering powerful greens and reds in three craveable flavors to support gut health and close nutritional gaps PALM COAST, Fla., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Designs for Health®, a leading practitioner-recommended supplement brand, today announced the launch of its newly reformulated EssentiaGreens™ and Reds, a comprehensive greens-and-reds superfood blend available in Strawberry Kiwi, Chocolate, and Unflavored. Each formula is designed to help bridge nutritional gaps and support digestive, antioxidant, and metabolic health—delivered in a clean, crave-worthy powder. Rooted in its Science-First™ philosophy, Designs for Health developed EssentiaGreens™ and Reds to meet the evolving needs of health-conscious consumers and practitioners seeking results-based formulations. These updated blends are low in oxalates**, made with organic ingredients and without common fillers or bulking agents, delivering concentrated plant-based nutrition in each scoop. Each formula contains three carefully selected organic blends of greens, vegetables, and fruits—targeted to optimize nutrient intake and antioxidant support. "Our new EssentiaGreens™ and Reds product makes foundational health support more delicious, accessible, and effective," said Dr. David M. Brady, Chief Medical Officer at Designs for Health. "Our formula features a low-oxalate approach and made without common fillers or bulking agents, just clean, concentrated nutrients designed to support various key health benefits such as digestive health, energy, and antioxidant status." Each serving of EssentiaGreens™ and Reds delivers 20+ clinically-dosed ingredients that have been carefully cultivated, harvested at their peak potency, and protected from environmental stressors to maintain optimal preservation of the beneficial plant ingredients.* All three formulas contain prebiotics, a high-ORAC antioxidant blend, and a curated blends of organic greens, vegetables, and fruits, and are made without grains, legumes, alfalfa, gluten, or artificial sweeteners. Flavor Profiles: Strawberry Kiwi: A vibrant, oxalate-conscious formula free of spinach and beet—ideal for those with sensitivities.** Rated preferred in a consumer taste test against two leading greens powders. Unflavored: A versatile, neutral base that pairs seamlessly with smoothies or functional beverages—same formula, same low-oxalate commitment. Chocolate: A rich cocoa-infused option featuring 17+ organic ingredients, with a crave-worthy taste and the same low-oxalate foundation. The new EssentiaGreens™ and Reds is now available for purchase at To learn more about Designs for Health and its comprehensive portfolio of products, visit About Designs for Health, Designs for Health, Inc. offers high-quality nutritional supplements and functional foods to health care professionals and their patients. Guided by its founding philosophy of "Science-First™," the company holds an unwavering commitment to creating research-driven formulations with meaningful quantities of functional ingredients that maximize the potential for successful health outcomes. For over 35 years, Designs for Health has been many health-care professionals' trusted source for not only product innovation but also leadership in clinical education and practice development solutions. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.**Less than 35-45 mg per serving on average, depending on flavor. Those following a low oxalate diet should evaluate their individual needs †1. Lee SH, Moore LV, Park S, Harris DM, Blanck HM. Adults meeting fruit and vegetable intake recommendations — United States, 2019. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2022;71(1):1–9. doi:10.15535/ MEDIA CONTACTDesignsforHealth@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Designs for Health Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Axios
14-05-2025
- Health
- Axios
Longevity's new muscle: Creatine
Creatine monohydrate, once a supplement marketed to bodybuilders and athletes, has now become popular with aging Americans. Why it matters: It's another tool longevity experts say can help people live stronger for longer — both in body and mind. What we're hearing: Building muscle before old age is key to maximizing healthspan. Doctor and " Outlive" author Peter Attia says strength built now will define how mobile you'll be in the last 10 years of your life — think, the ability to carry groceries (or not) in your 80s and 90s. Researchers also say strength training will add years to your life, and creatine can enhance its results. For women, creatine is being praised more specifically as one of "the most important supplements" they can take. It's specifically a hot topic for women in perimenopause and menopause. Orthopedic surgeon Vonda Wright, who has said every woman should be strong enough to complete 11 pushups, takes 5 grams of creatine daily. Early research suggests benefits even in pregnancy. How it works: As we age, we lose muscle (known in the medical community as sarcopenia) and can't move like we did in our 20s. Creatine is a compound that boosts energy. When taken regularly, people might have more energy to complete high-intensity exercises and see increased muscle growth. Yes, but: An active lifestyle is required. "You can't sit on the couch" and expect to grow muscle, cautions David Brady, chief medical officer at supplements company Designs for Health, who tells Axios he takes a creatine supplement while working out. Brains get a boost on creatine, too, research suggests. The supplement has been linked to improved memory, brain health, depression treatment and increased energy. How much creatine, for how often and paired with what diet and exercise is largely an individual equation. The recommendation from supplement companies is typically 5 grams a day, with a loading period of more at the start. Some people have reported surprisingly good results in 30 days, while others in a recent, small clinical trial didn't see much difference over 12 weeks. There's little harm trying it: A recent meta- analysis of hundreds of studies found little to no negative side effects from the supplement. Creatine is in food, but you'd have to eat a steakhouse-sized portion of red meat or seafood (up to 2 pounds) every day to hit 5 grams. In fact, we worked with a dietitian to try to identify a healthy creatine-rich diet as an example for this story, and they ultimately determined supplementation was the easiest way to consistently hit 5 grams without vastly increasing calories and cholesterol to unhealthy levels. Reality check: While creatine can boost muscle, it isn't required to build muscle in the same way that protein is needed. If your goal is to live healthier than the average American, that can usually be achieved through adjustments to food, exercise and sleep, Angel Planells, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Seattle-based dietitian, tells Axios. "A supplement isn't a cure-all, fix-all."
