Supplements
Vitamin D and Mood: Separating the Hype from the Evidence
Vitamin D gets credited with almost everything online. Here's what the research actually supports when it comes to mood, and what it doesn't.
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Dr. Kay Patel, RD
Functional Medicine Nutritionist
Dr. Patel fact-checks Health Protocol's supplement coverage and specializes in gut health and metabolic nutrition for women in midlife.
Articles by Dr. Kay Patel, RD
News
Perimenopause: The Symptoms Nobody Warns You About
Hot flashes get all the attention, but perimenopause shows up in far less obvious ways first. Here's what the research says actually happens, years before periods stop.
2 min read
Supplements
Probiotic Strains Explained: Which Ones Actually Work for Women Over 50?
A registered dietitian breaks down what CFU count, strain specificity, and delivery technology actually mean — and which probiotic strains have real evidence for women over 50.
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