Are You Wasting Money on Supplements?
Are you taking supplements you don’t actually need, or paying for ingredients that aren’t doing what the label promises?
In this episode, Becca talks to Kevin Leivers, pharmacist and founder of The Naked Pharmacy, about how to make more informed choices about supplements, particularly during perimenopause and menopause.
From magnesium and vitamin D to ashwagandha, creatine and collagen, they explore the difference between a promising ingredient and a well-formulated product. Kevin shares what he’s found when auditing suppliers, why a long ingredient list can be misleading and what to check before buying.
They also discuss how to identify deficiencies, avoid overlapping doses, choose targeted support for symptoms such as poor sleep and night sweats, and track whether a supplement is actually helping.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why taking multiple supplements can mean doubling up on ingredients
- Why dose, strength, sourcing and independent testing matter
- What to look for on herbal supplement labels
- How HRT and targeted supplements may fit together
- What Kevin says about creatine, collagen, ashwagandha and saffron
- How to assess whether a supplement is worth continuing
Becca also introduces The Regulation Map, her seven-video workbook-based guide to understanding your triggers and building a practical regulation plan.
Find it here: https://healthwithholland.com/regulation-map/
CHAPTERS:
[00:00] Coming Up: The Perimenopause Supplement Myth
[00:25] Meet Kevin Leivers & The Naked Pharmacy
[01:32] Why Women Are Overwhelmed by Supplements
[03:42] Supplement Stacking & Overlapping Doses
[05:09] Vitamin D, Blood Tests & Deficiencies
[08:53] B12 & Supplements at Ineffective Doses
[10:29] The Problem With Multi-Ingredient Menopause Blends
[12:02] Who Formulates Your Supplements?
[13:29] Turmeric, Testing & Ingredient Quality
[15:33] Expensive Urine & Manufacturing Solvents
[18:24] Ashwagandha, Herbal Remedies & Safety
[25:05] How to Track Whether Supplements Work
[27:13] Perimenopause Symptoms, HRT & Targeted Herbs
[30:44] Poor Sleep in Perimenopause
[33:36] Melatonin, Morning Light & Sleep
[35:45] Saffron, Stress & Mood
[38:33] PMDD & Supplement Marketing
[40:29] Researching Supplements & Reading Labels
[44:09] Creatine: Benefits, Dosing & Purity
[48:10] Collagen Quality & Manufacturing
[52:01] Kevin’s Three Supplement Takeaways
[56:26] Where to Find Kevin
[57:01] Becca’s Final Takeaway & The Regulation Map
CONNECT & LEARN MORE:
Connect with Becca on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube at @healthwithholland for practical education on nervous system regulation, women’s health and sustainable behaviour change.
The Regulation Map
If you’ve been trying different nervous system regulation tools but still aren’t sure what works for you, The Regulation Map helps you understand your triggers, recognise when you’re wired or flat, and build a practical plan you can actually stick to.
Includes 7 short videos and a workbook. €37, one-time payment.
Get The Regulation Map: https://healthwithholland.com/regulation-map/
Kevin Leivers
Kevin is a pharmacist and founder of The Naked Pharmacy, which offers supplement guidance and pharmacist consultations.
Website: https://thenakedpharmacy.com
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