It is always best to get vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, pre/probiotics, etc. from your diet. Unfortunately, on average, the human diet is FAR from optimal. If you do not the proper kinds of nutrients from the foods you eat, it may be necessary to take supplements.
Sometimes lab tests can help to determine if you have certain deficiencies. With others, testing may not be available or necessary. Ask about any lab testing that may be helpful for you.
Here is a list of some vitamins and supplements I typically recommend for most people. You should always check with a health professional to make sure that they are right for you before starting.
- B Complex vitamin daily for better brain and nerve function
- B12 1000mcg daily for better brain and nerve function
(If you are over 50, vegan (or trend vegan), have altered digestion from chronic illness, have anemia, or take certain medications (PPIs, H2-blockers, metformin, you should consider taking 5000mcg daily)
- vitamin D3 For better energy, brain functioning and sleep
take 4000-5000units daily on days when you are exposed to sunlight. On dark days, take 2 of those.
- magnesium THREONATE for better mood, sleep, focus, attention Take daily as directed on the label. Dose varies depending on product.
- essential fatty acids EPA/DHA Take daily as directed on the label. Dose varies depending on product.
- melatonin for sleep support 1 to 5mg (10mg for significant trouble falling asleep) take each day after sunset
- probiotics are living microorganisms inside of us. They help to keep us physically and mentally healthy. Some of the healthy foods we eat provide us with probiotics. For example; yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, certain cheeses. See list in next blog post.
- prebiotics are the foods we can eat that feed probiotic microorganisms. See list in next blog post.
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