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259: Test, Don't Guess: The Labs and Supplements Every Woman Needs
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- Your Longevity Blueprint
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- May 20, 2026
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Summary
Did you know that the birth control pill can deplete B vitamins? And that coffee, alcohol, and antacids can drain the nutrients your body needs for hormone production, quality sleep, and bone health? Most women I see in my clinic unknowingly lack key nutrients. So, in this episode, I break down which lab tests and supplements are most effective for restoring nutrient balance and supporting long-term health and vitality. Magnesium: deficiency signs, dosing, and supplement forms Muscle cramps, headaches, anxiety, and trouble sleeping could all be linked to low magnesium Constipation and restless legs often improve when magnesium levels are supported Chronic stress could increase your body’s magnesium needs Loose stools can be a sign that your magnesium dose is too high You can take different forms of magnesium for sleep, anxiety, or muscle support Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable, optimal health and longevity. A nurse practitioner since 2009, Dr. Gray completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011 and holds a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida's Medical School. Dr. Gray is one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine in 2013 and became Iowa's first BioTe certified provider—now the state's only platinum provider with over 10,000 pellet placements. She is also certified as a SIBO doctor-approved practitioner, mold-literate provider, and ReCODE 2.0 practitioner for cognitive decline prevention. An Amazon best-selling author, Dr. Gray wrote Your Longevity Blue…