Supplements That Actually Help in Perimenopause: Vince Pitstick on Magnesium, Electrolytes, Peptides + More

Supplements That Actually Help in Perimenopause (With Vince Pitstick)

In our Season 11 finale, Candace sits down with functional health coach Vince Pitstick to demystify the supplements women ask about most in perimenopause and menopause. Vince shares his own healing story and explains how a modern functional coach can help you organize nutrition, fitness, hormones, and labs so your plan actually works in real life.

First up: supplement quality. Vince outlines why medical‑grade brands matter (third‑party testing, GMP manufacturing) and what to avoid—wild claims, proprietary blends, and hidden sugars (often tucked into “natural flavors”). From there, they cover adaptogens for stress (think ashwagandha and bacopa), plus Candace’s go‑to Cortiis for switching from set life to home life without the puffy, stressed feeling.

Magnesium earns a top‑five spot: citrate supports motility, while glycinate helps total‑body function and sleep. Electrolytes also get a reframe—most of us are accidentally dehydrated, and a smart sodium‑to‑potassium ratio can boost energy without bloat. Watch labels: many “electrolyte” powders rely on sugar for the lift.

For brain fog, Vince starts with hormones and safe, supportive basics (like DHEA at conservative doses), then mentions nootropic‑leaning options such as lion’s mane and alpha‑GPC. He also clarifies peptides vs. hormones: peptides are amino‑acid messengers (e.g., collagen peptides for skin, hair, and joints), while sex hormones are cholesterol‑based and often carry more contraindications. Used wisely—alongside diet, sleep, and walking—peptides and bioregulators are opening exciting longevity doors.

They answer Laura’s listener question verbatim: “Colostrum, peptides, collagen, greens, electrolytes. What is worth the hype? I’m overwhelmed.” Vince’s short answer: colostrum and vitamin D3/K2 are generally solid; collagen peptides beat collagen protein; electrolytes help nearly everyone; greens powders can be hit‑or‑miss—rotate sparingly and choose carefully.

Finally, about the “lift heavy” trend: walking protects muscle far more than most realize, and strength cycles shine when layered onto a base of lower inflammation, better sleep, and protein. For many women, the most effective body‑composition path is to preserve muscle while getting lean first, then enter a focused build phase.

Want to go deeper? Download the free Whole Body Guide for this season, send us a question, and—if you’re up for some fun—come see Candace on tour November 20–23. We’re better together.

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