The Menopause Support Duo
A daily foundation plus double-strength bone support, for the years it matters most
Helps Support
Menopause
Bones
Immune
Cardiovascular
Energy
Advanced Multi+
| Ingredient | Per two capsules | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 500µg RE | 62.5% |
| Vitamin D3 | 25µg | 500% |
| Vitamin E | 12mg α-TE | 100% |
| Vitamin K2 (MenaQ7®) | 100µg | 133% |
| Vitamin C | 100mg | 125% |
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1) | 1.4mg | 127% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 2.2mg | 157% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 20mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.8mg | 200% |
| Folic Acid (Quatrefolic®) | 250µg | 125% |
| Vitamin B12 | 10µg | 400% |
| Biotin | 75µg | 150% |
| Pantothenic Acid | 7.6mg | 127% |
| Magnesium (Aquamin®) | 56.25mg | 15% |
| Iron | 7mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 50% |
| Copper | 1mg | 100% |
| Selenium | 55µg | 100% |
| Chromium | 40µg | 100% |
| Iodine (PureSea® Seaweed) | 75µg | 50% |
| Affron® Saffron | 14mg | - |
| AstaPure® Astaxanthin | 5mg | - |
| Ubiqsome® providing Co-Enzyme Q10 |
150mg 30mg |
- |
| Bacillus coagulans (LactoSpore®) | 1×10⁹ CFU | - |
* Nutrient Reference Value
Super Vitamin D+
| Ingredient | Per capsule | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K2 (MenaQ7®) | 180µg | 240% |
| Vitamin D3 | 25µg | 500% |
* Nutrient Reference Value
If you are taking anti-coagulants (blood thinners) do not take this product except on the advice of a doctor.
Advanced Multi Ingredients:
Aquamin® Magnesium Citrate, Capsule Shell (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose), Whole Algae Powder Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis), Ubiqsome® Co Q 10-Phospholipid Complex (Co Enzyme Q10, Sunflower Lecithin), Calcium Ascorbate, PureSea® Natural Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum), LactoSpore® (Bacillus coagulans), Vitamin K2 MenaQ7® (MK-7), Iron Bisglycinate, Anticaking Agent (Bamboo Extract), Natural D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Nicotinamide, Zinc Bisglycinate, Affron® (Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) Stigmas Extract [Std to 3.5% Lepticrosalides® by HPLC]), Selenomethionine, Vita-algae D™ Powder (Cholecalciferol), Calcium Pantothenate, Retinol Acetate, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate, Riboflavin-5-Phosphate, Copper Citrate, Thiamine HCl, Chromium Picolinate, Quatrefolic® ((6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid, Glucosamine Salt), D-Biotin, Methylcobalamin.
Affron® is a registered trademark of Pharmactive Biotech Product, SLU. Aquamin® is a trademark of Marigot Ltd. LactoSpore® is a trademark of Sabinsa. MenaQ7® is a registered trademark of Lessaffre et Compagnie, France. PureSea® is a registered trademark of Seaweed & Co. Quatrefolic® is a registered trademark of Gnosis SpA. UbiqSome® is a registered trademark owned by Indena S.p.A., Italy. Vita-algae D™ is a trademark of Cambridge Commodities Ltd.
Super Vitamin D+ Ingredients:
Bulking Agent (Microcrystalline Cellulose), Vitamin K2 MenaQ7® MK-7 (Menaquinone-7, Maltodextrin), Capsule Shell (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose), Algal Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Anticaking Agents (Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide).
MenaQ7® is a registered trademark of Lesaffre et Compagnie, France.
Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Gluten Free.
Lactose Free.
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Why two supplements, both with vitamin D?
Together, the duo provides you with 50µg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D3 a day – half the 100µg (4,000 IU) safe daily maximum – to focus on supporting long-term bone health while providing broad nutritional support during menopause.
Advanced Multi+ is a complete daily foundation, supplying 23 nutrients that a daily diet doesn't always reach. Its branded ingredients are supported by 44 human clinical studies, and it’s approved by experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute, with 58% of users reported improved energy.
Super Vitamin D+ adds higher-strength vitamin D supported by vitamin K2 to help direct calcium to your bones – two of the most important nutrients during and after menopause. MenaQ7® vitamin K2 is backed by 22 human clinical studies, and improves vitamin K2 status by 2.3x more than standard vitamin K supplements.
Bone health: the priority that changes at menopause
Bone is living tissue, continuously broken down and rebuilt. The balance between the two changes with age, and for women the change is most pronounced around and after menopause. Reduced oestrogen has been linked to low bone density, which in turn can increase the risk of bone fracture.
Nutrition and exercise are powerful levers you can use to influence your bone health at this time. The duo includes key nutrients to support healthy bones, muscles and joints: vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, and MenaQ7® vitamin K2, clinically shown to support bone density in postmenopausal women (Knapen et al., Osteoporos Int., 2013). Measuring spine density is the primary way to diagnose conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis in the UK.
Energy, focus and everyday wellbeing
During menopause, changes in sleep, mood and energy can leave you feeling more tired and less focused. Good nutrition can help support the systems that help you feel more like yourself.
Advanced Multi+ provides nine nutrients that contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, while also supporting normal psychological function and the nervous system.
It also contains 14mg Affron® saffron, shown in a human clinical study to improve sleep quality in just four weeks, with 2.9x greater improvement than placebo (Lopresti et al., 2021).
The forms matter as much as the dose. That’s why we include high-quality forms supported by human research, chosen for how well the body can absorb and use them. Advanced Multi+ includes Quatrefolic® active folate, Ubiqsome® CoQ10, Aquamin® magnesium and PureSea® iodine, alongside carefully selected forms of iron, zinc and vitamin B12.
“We designed this duo around the nutrition that becomes priority during and after menopause: a strong foundation of essential nutrients, with additional vitamin D and K2 to support long-term bone health.”
Ingredient highlights
Vitamin D is the nutrient we’re most often short of in the UK – we make it from sunlight on skin, which we don’t get enough of from October to March. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus, to healthy bones, teeth and muscle function, and to the normal function of the immune system. Across the two products you get 50µg (2,000 IU) a day, half the 100µg daily maximum considered safe for long-term use. Both use algal D3, so it is suitable for vegans, which most D3 is not.
Vitamin D helps you absorb calcium, but vitamin K2 helps direct it to your bones. We use MenaQ7®, the most clinically researched natural MK-7 form of vitamin K2, supported by 22 clinical studies involving more than 2,000 participants.
In a three-year human study, 180µg of MenaQ7® K2 daily was shown to support spine bone density in post-menopausal women (Knapen et al., Osteoporos Int, 2013), a crucial marker for diagnosing conditions such as osteopenia and osteoporosis. Across the Menopause Support Duo, you receive 280µg of K2 a day.
Please note: vitamin K can interact with anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication, so do not take this duo if you are on one, except on your doctor's advice.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity. It also contributes to normal psychological function, to normal homocysteine metabolism, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and to the normal functioning of the nervous system. Advanced Multi+ provides 2.8mg – 200% of the daily reference intake – as pyridoxal-5-phosphate, the active form.
Magnesium supports healthy bones and teeth, muscle function, psychological function, the nervous system, energy-yielding metabolism, and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Aquamin® Magnesium is a naturally mineralised form, not a synthetic mineral salt, which is sustainably harvested from red algae in the clean waters of the Irish Sea. Unlike standard magnesium salts, it also contains 72 trace minerals, and is easy for your body to absorb.
Vitamin D is the nutrient we’re most often short of in the UK – we make it from sunlight on skin, which we don’t get enough of from October to March. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus, to healthy bones, teeth and muscle function, and to the normal function of the immune system. Across the two products you get 50µg (2,000 IU) a day, half the 100µg daily maximum considered safe for long-term use. Both use algal D3, so it is suitable for vegans, which most D3 is not.
Vitamin D helps you absorb calcium, but vitamin K2 helps direct it to your bones. We use MenaQ7®, the most clinically researched natural MK-7 form of vitamin K2, supported by 22 clinical studies involving more than 2,000 participants.
In a three-year human study, 180µg of MenaQ7® K2 daily was shown to support spine bone density in post-menopausal women (Knapen et al., Osteoporos Int, 2013), a crucial marker for diagnosing conditions such as osteopenia and osteoporosis. Across the Menopause Support Duo, you receive 280µg of K2 a day.
Please note: vitamin K can interact with anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication, so do not take this duo if you are on one, except on your doctor's advice.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity. It also contributes to normal psychological function, to normal homocysteine metabolism, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and to the normal functioning of the nervous system. Advanced Multi+ provides 2.8mg – 200% of the daily reference intake – as pyridoxal-5-phosphate, the active form.
Magnesium supports healthy bones and teeth, muscle function, psychological function, the nervous system, energy-yielding metabolism, and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Aquamin® Magnesium is a naturally mineralised form, not a synthetic mineral salt, which is sustainably harvested from red algae in the clean waters of the Irish Sea. Unlike standard magnesium salts, it also contains 72 trace minerals, and is easy for your body to absorb.
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Delia T.
Feel much more energetic
Have been taking these multi vitamins for a few weeks and feel much more energetic
Elisabeth R.
Improved sense of wellbeing
I started taking this some months ago and found I had an improved sense of wellbeing within a few days. Last month I decided to skip a month and felt the old anxiety creeping in. I reordered straight away but had to wait a while due to postage time. Once I started the supplement again I felt much calmer within a few days. The supplement definitely has a positive effect.
Shah
My vertigo has gone
I suffered from vertigo and saw a video by a doctor that explained that vitamin K2 would help. I started taking Super Vitamin D+ and now my vertigo has gone. It worked!
FAQs
Why does the duo contain vitamin D and K2 in both products?
Advanced Multi+ includes vitamin D and K2 as part of a complete daily foundation. Super Vitamin D+ then adds more for a high-strength dose, because vitamin D and vitamin K are the two nutrients most worth prioritising for bone health through and after menopause. Together the duo provides 50µg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 280µg of MenaQ7® K2 a day. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption of calcium and the maintenance of normal bones, and vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Is 50µg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D a day safe?
Yes. 50µg (2,000 IU) is a high-strength daily amount – five times the intake the NHS recommends – but half the 100µg (4,000 IU) daily maximum considered safe for adults for long-term use. That leaves comfortable room, while giving you a meaningful amount to keep your levels topped up, particularly through the autumn and winter months when the UK gets very little vitamin D from sunlight. If you are already taking another vitamin D supplement, or a cod liver oil, be sure to factor that in. If you are unsure, or have a medical condition, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
What does the duo do for bone health?
Five nutrients across the two products contribute to the maintenance of normal bones: vitamin D, vitamin K, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C through its role in normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones and cartilage. Vitamin D additionally contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus, and to the maintenance of normal muscle function. What the duo does not contain is calcium, which is central to bone health. It’s designed to work alongside a diet that provides calcium rather than to replace it.
Will this help with menopause symptoms like hot flushes?
No, and we’re not allowed to suggest otherwise anyway. There are no authorised health claims in the UK or EU for any nutrient in relation to menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, and any supplement telling you differently is overstepping. What this duo is designed to do is support nutritional health areas that become more important at this stage of life: bone health, where vitamin D, vitamin K, magnesium, zinc and vitamin C all contribute to the maintenance of normal bones; everyday energy, where nine nutrients in the duo contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue; and hormonal activity, supported by vitamin B6 and iodine. If you are looking for symptom relief, that is a conversation for your GP, who can talk you through HRT and other options. This is the nutritional foundation underneath whatever you decide.
Is there anyone who should not take the Menopause Support Duo?
Yes. If you take anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication, do not take this duo except on your doctor's advice. Vitamin K can interact with these medicines, and the duo provides 280µg of vitamin K2 a day. If you are already taking a separate vitamin D supplement, check the combined total does exceed the 100µg (4,000 IU) daily maximum considered safe for adults for long-term use, since this duo provides 50µg (2,000 IU). As with all supplements, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any other medication or under medical supervision, please consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. If you experience any adverse reaction, stop taking it and consult your doctor.
Can I take this alongside HRT?
Please check with your doctor or pharmacist first. There is no reason to expect a problem between a multivitamin and HRT, but the sensible answer for any prescribed medication is to run it past the person who prescribed it – particularly because of the vitamin K2 content, and particularly if you take anything else alongside. Bring the ingredient list with you, or call our Customer Care team on 0800 808 5740 and we will send it over.
How and when do I take it?
Three capsules a day: two Advanced Multi+ and one Super Vitamin D+. Take them together in the morning with a meal containing some fat, which helps you absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K2. Both packs are a 28-day supply, so they run out together. Consistency matters more than timing: vitamin D levels in particular are best maintained by taking it steadily every day rather than in bursts.
Does it contain iron? I have read that iron is not needed after menopause
It contains 7mg of iron, as iron bisglycinate. That is a deliberate, modest amount. Iron requirements do fall after menopause – from 14.8mg a day to 8.7mg for UK adults – and 7mg sits below that lower figure, so it is a top-up rather than a load. The bisglycinate form is also gentler on the stomach than the iron sulphate used in most multivitamins. Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport, normal red blood cell formation, normal cognitive function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. If you have been advised to avoid iron entirely, speak to us and we will point you to an alternative.
When will I feel the benefits?
Filling the gaps
The first month is about correcting any nutrient shortfalls rather than feeling transformed. Your body starts drawing on the 23 nutrients in Advanced Multi+, and vitamin D levels begin to build. This is where the gaps common in UK diets, particularly vitamin D, magnesium, iodine and folate, start to close. Some people may notice small changes in energy or sleep in the first few weeks. However, many will notice nothing, and that’s normal. Bone health works on a much longer timescale than anything you can feel.
Building momentum
Levels at higher strength
By the second month you are into a steady state. If you're starting from a low level of vitamin D, it can take weeks or months to achieve a healthy level, so you may be starting to see the full benefit of the high-strength pairing by now or still building toward it. If tiredness was part of why you started, this is the more realistic window to judge it – the B vitamins, magnesium, iron and vitamin C contributing to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue work through everyday metabolism, not overnight.
When will I feel the benefits?
Built for the long term
At three months the routine is doing what it was designed for: a consistent daily foundation, with the vitamin D and K2 maintained at a level that supports the maintenance of normal bones over the long term. This is the timescale that matters for bone health – not weeks, but years of consistency. If you have your vitamin D levels checked, three months of daily supplementation is a reasonable point to see the difference reflected in a blood test.
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Chief Scientific Officer
Max's passion is to help the over 50s stay healthy and stay active. As Chief Scientific Officer, Max works with the team to develop innovative products and is a regular presenter on QVC TV, helping to demystify supplements, health and nutrition.
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Head of Product Development
After her PhD, Miriam spent three years at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, before pivoting to supplement development. Her experience helps her to identify high-quality ingredients backed by rigorous research.
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Nutritionist and author
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Medical advisor
Peter is a leading expert on strokes and arterial and vascular disease affecting the brain, and has published more than 200 studies. He is also president of the Cambridgeshire branch of Headway.
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