What supplements are you taking at the moment?
Of course I try to get most of my vitamins from food, but some things I can't.
I take vitamin B, a women's vitamin, and collagen (it's making a huge difference!). Occasionally I take vitamin C or Ashwaghanda I've heard good things about coQ10, I need to look into it!
What general purpose supplements do you recommend?
Iron and folic acid! But not too high, especially if you eat meat. Keep that aneamia away . Vitamin E is underrated too, research shows it works against Alzheimer's
Are garlic and asparagus good for removing arterial plaque? Coronary heart failure is major in my family, even though LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides are low. What do people take for heart health or every vein from brain to feet more importantly? How are walls of arteries strengthened throughout body?
Marine Collagen peptide supplment drink everyday
Vit c 500 mg a day
H20 night repair which has ( reversatol , marine pine bark extract , and other vitamins ) from rejuvinatd Ltd.
Switched my morning coffee with Matcha ( my skin is glowing 😆coz it has such high concentration of anti oxidants.
I take 1 table spoon of flex seeds after dinner to get my omega
s. Hope this helps op🤖😸
Vitamin D3 with K2. K2 is very important for anti-aging. Iron, Calcium, B12, nootropics, adaptogens
B vitamins (mood/sleep!), magnesium (sleep!), C (skin!), fish oils and D (immune!). Oh and evening primrose bc I have horrible PMS and it keeps me from going off the rails.
I take B vitamins as in my family the women tend to get deficiencies. I suffer glossitis when I don't take it.
Magnesium sometimes, not every day
Vitamin D in the winter
Zinc when I'm ill. Unfortunately zinc is always sold with Vit C where I get it from, but nevermind.
I prefer to eat healthy and take minimal supplements
I take D3 (especially important now with COVID), omega-3, and B12.
Im looking to try other supplements but right now I just take a multi vitamin with collagen. I’ve have noticed an improvement in my skin and hair if anyone is wondering.
I would advice Magnesium & Vit D, as generally majority of humans are deficient in either of them, and both are required for proper calcium absorption & bone strength. For sleep problems 1.) Magnesium glycinate form 2.) Glycine 3.) Black seed oil (Beside melatonin of course) If you're having cardiovascular issues Coq-10 is good for that NAC (N-acetyl Cysteine) is good for respiratory weaknesses For brain health Vit B complex is great, besides fish oil supplements (of course) Ashwagandha is good for low energy levels/chronic fatigue Also there is ayurvedic medicine known as Shatavari ( which is specifically for women, helps in fixing hormonal imbalance/cycle disorders & energy levels ( my mom uses it for menopausal symptoms like hormonal imbalance & hot flashes ) ) Best solution for every problem is Good nutrition/healthy eating lifestyle Moderate exercise ( Cardio / Resistance combination) Good sleep ( 6.5 - 8.5 hours ) In my opinion supplements should be taken after fixing above lifestyle issues, particulary for specific issues. I have tried above mentioned supplements myself (except Shatavari) and they are pretty effective.
I take alot of different herbs, spices, herbal teas, vitamins and supplements etc but not at the same time or regularly, just when I feel tired or fluy I take garlic for 5 days for example but beware of taking too much garlic while going through an operation for example coz it thins blood alot.
Iron deficiency is suprinsingly prevalent in menstruating women, therefore if you do menstruate then look into Iron supplements, or even better be aware of Iron rich foods and try to include them in your diet. There are also studies that found vitamin E supplements reduced progression of alzeihmers disease. Many fruits and spices have been found to reduce development of carcinomas (cancers) so definitely try things like dark berries and tumeric if you can. Womens supplements are probably the best general purpose supplement you could take (I am curious what difference they are making? )
If you live in a colder country with short days in winter, definitely look into vitamin D, especially if you have joint pain or something similar. Cobalamin (vitamin B12) is also a great vitamin, I believe it has cancer preventative properties and prevents anemia.
Make sure you are taking reasonable amounts, and a blood test is also smart to get as others have said. Beware of caffiene also as it disrupts the absorption of supplements probably (I know for a fact it prevents Iron absorption as I struggled with iron defiency and got the prescription).
I'm a graduate in medical sciences, these are all from the top of my head of what I remember 😊 If you have dietary restrictions look at what vitamins or minerals you might be missing out on the most and focus on that - for example if you're vegan, you may be losing out on iron and B12 which animal products can be rich in.
As my nutrition professor loves to say, "a lot of us have really expensive urine." Most vitamins and minerals are water soluble, so the body uses what it needs and discards the rest. If you are eating a nutrient-rich and balanced diet, you really should not need to take many supplements or vitamins. And you have to be cautious with fat-soluble vitamins because there is no way of knowing what your levels are without getting tested, and going overboard on them can be dangerous. If you live in the northern hemisphere or a place that gets very little sun during the winter months, I think looking into supplementing vitamin D during this time would be wise. Other than that, if you aren't consuming a lot of foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids (like fish, nuts, seeds, etc.) I would recommend supplementing with a fish oil supplement. Cod liver oil is a good option. Research different brands and how and where they source their fish from because certain fish can contain high levels of mercury. Most people in the western world today consume too many omega 6 fatty acids and not enough omega 3 fatty acids, and a balance of these two is crucial because our body's cell membranes are made out of fat!
You mean you've noticed a difference taking the collagen? What did you notice? I take magenisum(glycinate) and some b-vitamins. It helps me with my energy and sleep :).
Get your blood taken and checked by a doctor before you start taking vitamin supplements. Without knowing if you actually have any deficiencies it is a waste of money at best and dangerous at worst. Supplements are not candy and while some vitamins and minerals just leave your body again via pee if you overdose, others (like iron, vitamin A or vitamin D) can accumulate in your body fat and actually cause harm if you ingest too much over a longer amount of time. If you have preexisting conditions you need to be especially careful.
Supplements are great and make sense for a lot of people. Just use them responsibly.
Hi queen I definitely recommend taking vitamin D, fish oil supplements, and hair nails skin beauty collagen supplements hope this helps !