Mandi St. Germaine’s story is one of resilience, empowerment, and transformation. A mother and stepmother to four girls, an entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for women’s health, Mandi’s journey into the world of GLP-1 medications began as she grappled with weight fluctuations and a family history of insulin resistance, a common struggle for many women balancing busy lives and family responsibilities. Mandi joined us on Episode 4 of the GLP-1 Hub podcast to share her story, as well. An...

Feeling achy and creaky in your golden years is one thing. But during perimenopause, when you’re still in your prime? Recent research suggests many women start experiencing more joint pain in perimenopause (1). Like most perimenopause symptoms, joint pain during this life phase varies. “Joint pain can be limiting for some women, but completely life-altering for others,” says Bruce Dorr M.D., Senior Medical Advisor at Biote. And as estrogen declines, it may get worse. The good news: Research...

Midlife weight gain—particularly around the midsection—can feel frustrating, especially when your diet and lifestyle haven’t changed. Hormone therapy and weight loss meds can help—but you might wonder, can supplements make a difference? Most experts agree: supplements for perimenopause need to be highly personalized. Every woman’s perimenopause experience is slightly different and may involve a variety of health effects caused by hormonal changes during this transition. However, certain...