For many women, the answer is no. We look at the label’s promises, see that it’s designed for women within our age bracket, and toss it in the shopping cart. When the supplement inevitably fails, we turn to another brand or another formulation. If the problem at hand is serious, we might also consult with our family doctor for a recommendation or prescription. Often, women wind up stuck in a cycle of constant supplementation with minimal results.

For years, supplementation has been synonymous with over-the-counter pills. You’ve got pills for blood pressure, pills for bone strength, pills for vitamin intake, pills for weight loss. Many of these pills do provide benefits, but still – who wants to take a handful of assorted pills each day? The problem only gets worse once you hit menopause.

Luckily, there’s a smarter way forward.