About The Peri Path
What This Site Is
The Peri Path is an independent educational resource focused on perimenopause supplements and wellness. We research, summarize, and contextualize what the science actually says — with the goal of helping you have more informed conversations with your healthcare provider.
We are not doctors. We do not prescribe, diagnose, or treat. Every guide on this site is meant to be a starting point for a conversation with your physician, OB/GYN, or integrative medicine practitioner — not an endpoint.
How We Source Information
We rely on the following sources, in approximate order of weight:
- PubMed / NCBI — peer-reviewed clinical trials and systematic reviews. We prioritize randomized controlled trials (RCTs) over observational studies and case reports.
- North American Menopause Society (NAMS) — the leading professional society for menopause care. Their position statements and clinical recommendations are a primary reference.
- Mayo Clinic — for patient-facing explanations of conditions, symptoms, and treatments.
- The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS) publications and consensus guidelines.
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — for factsheets on individual supplements, including safety and interaction data.
When evidence is limited, mixed, or primarily from animal studies, we say so clearly. Popularity is not evidence. We do not upgrade weak research because a supplement sells well.
Evidence Ratings
We use a simple four-level rating on supplement pages:
- Strong — Multiple well-designed RCTs or systematic reviews showing consistent benefit, with professional society endorsement (e.g., Vitamin D for bone health).
- Moderate — Some RCT data, but limited in size, duration, or consistency. Reasonable to consider but discuss with your doctor (e.g., Magnesium for sleep).
- Mixed — Studies exist but results conflict. Some women find benefit; the aggregate evidence is inconclusive (e.g., Black Cohosh for hot flashes).
- Emerging — Early, promising research but insufficient for confident recommendations (e.g., Magnesium L-Threonate for cognition).
Affiliate Disclosure
The Peri Path participates in the Amazon Associates program. When you click an Amazon link and make a purchase, we earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Our affiliate tag is theperipath-20.
Affiliate revenue does not influence our reviews or recommendations. We evaluate supplements based on evidence and safety — not commission rates. We will note when evidence is weak or when caution is warranted, even for supplements we link to.
What This Site Is Not
- A medical practice or telemedicine service
- A replacement for professional medical advice
- An endorsement of any specific brand or product
- A source of individualized health recommendations
A Note on Perimenopause Research
The perimenopause transition is significantly under-researched relative to its prevalence and impact. Many studies are small, short-term, and funded by supplement manufacturers. We acknowledge these limitations throughout our content. The absence of strong evidence for a supplement does not mean it doesn't help — it often means it hasn't been studied well. We try to communicate this distinction clearly.