SUPPLEMENTS

 Finding a well rounded multivitamin is key especially with all the dozens of nutrients needed to be strong enough. Some vitamins are fat soluble (A, D, E, K) which means they can be stored in the body but also absorbed better when taken with food. Others are water soluble which means your body takes what it needs and then you excrete the rest. 

Vitamin B's help with energy and nerve function. 

If your multivitamin has cyanocobalamin or pyridoxine hydrochloride and other less active forms it may be time to upgrade. Supplements with active forms of the vitamin can get right to work since your body does not have to convert it. As we age, B12 absorption declines. 

 Fish oils can support a healthy brain and heart. Omega-3 are anti-inflammatory fatty acids. A good balanced ratio of DHA and EPA is ideal. It is best to take with dinner or a fatty meal. Omega-3's can also help balance out the harmful Omega-6's in processed foods.

Changes in your hormones can also disrupt the gut microbiome. By improving digestion and nutrient absorption your gut health can benefit.

The best time to take probiotics are on an empty stomach before breakfast. Some strains include Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. 

D3 is the most active form which means your body doesn't have to do any work to absorb it. The best time to take your D3 vitamin is with breakfast. Food will help increase the absorption of Vitamin D3. This vitamin turns into one of the most powerful hormones that affect over 2,000 genes in the human body. 

Ask me about Vitamin K2 with your D3.

This mineral is know as the one that helps us relax. It can also help with muscle function and blood sugar levels. There is quite a variety of different Magnesium salts. Lets find the best one for you based on your symptoms.