10 Best Supplements You Should Be Taking After 40

DHA and EPA

Omega-3 fatty acids like DHA and EPA are mostly found in sea foods like oily fish. These nutrients are important for keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol in good shape.

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Siberian Rhubarb Root

If perimenopause has started, adding Siberian rhubarb root to your regimen may offer some benefits.

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Vitamin D

As women in their 40s move into the perimenopausal and then postmenopausal years, bone health is an important thing to think about.

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Iron

"Iron deficiency with or without anemia is common in perimenopausal women, and it's often ignored. This may be because menstrual cycles can be heavier and longer at this time of life.

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Glucosamine

Knees that hurt and joint pain that tend to come with age? That's probably because of the inflammation that comes with age and abuse.

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Folic acid

If you are a woman and you are still having your period and ovulating, you may be able to get pregnant, even if you are mentally "done" with having kids.

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Creatine Monohydrate

Some people may think of creatine monohydrate as a drug that helps build muscle. But "new evidence keeps showing that creatine can help with other kinds of exercise."

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Berberine

Berberine may be good for your metabolism in a lot of ways, like helping your heart stay healthy and keeping your blood sugar levels stable. 

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Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid that occurs naturally in foods like shrimp, salmon, and other pink foods that come from the sea.

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Collagen

Yes, there is some evidence that collagen supplements may help keep your skin healthy and slow down the signs of aging, but this supplement can do more for you than just make you look better.

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