Ever take a supplement, herb, or hormone and feel off, anxious, or just weird?
You’re not crazy.
Your body’s sending you a message.
Those reactions aren’t failures, they’re feedback.
Early in my practice, I used to worry when clients had side effects.
Now I see them as insights into what their bodies actually need.
Here’s the thing…
When it comes to hormones, herbs, and supplements, one size never fits all, especially for women over 40.
Most research on dosages? Found using men and mice, women are not often recruited for research studies, but it is increasing in the last decade.
So it’s no wonder “standard” doses don’t always feel right.
In my practice, I’ve become known as the “microdosing queen”because I design bio-identical hormone (bioHRT) and supplement plans that mimic natural rhythms instead of overwhelming your system.
- Sometimes less really is more.
- Sometimes you need just a touch more to see results.
- The secret? Listening to your body.
You can:
- Open capsules and start with smaller amounts
- Split hormone doses throughout the day
- Slowly ramp up herbs until you notice a shift
As we age, our bodies become more sensitive to stress, toxins, and higher doses.
That’s why personalized dosing is the key to real results.
If you’re “doing all the things”…like eating clean, moving, taking your supplements and still not feeling great… it’s time to tweak your approach.
Considering adjusting dosages of what you’re taking or removing one thing at a time and seeing if you notice any difference.
I love consulting and guiding clients to find their sweet spot when it comes to optimizing their health.
If you’re feeling lost when it comes to your health, I offer 1:1 consults to fine-tune your herbs, hormones, or supplements so your body responds not reacts. (click HERE to schedule a session).
Heads-up…
Tomorrow’s Health Fix Podcast features Kayse Gehret, where we explore microdosing psilocybin for trauma, pain, and inflammation.
Then Thursday, I’ll share how I micro-dose hormones with peptides for enhancing energy and total body balance.
Here’s to finding your supplement sweet spot,
Dr. Jannine Krause
Naturopathic Doctor + Acupuncturist + Host of The Health Fix Podcast
