Foods are so over-processed and/or engineered to the point where you cannot get 100% of your nutrients from food alone. Even the soil that vegetables grow in lacks the full spectrum of nutrients. So supplements are key.
Oh, my word. So many out there. How do you know which ones are good? Again, research. Here’s a brief summary:
- Vitamins and minerals with a citrate formula are absorbed better than any other. Here are two product examples:
- Men’s/Women’s Multi 50+ by Thorne Research (available through a healthcare provider or an online vendor – note: you cannot order directly from Thorne unless you are a healthcare provider)
- Natural Factor: Men’s 50+ MultiStart; MultiFactors Women’s 50+
- Omega 3/6/9…..NEED these! Here’s my easy way to supplement without having to eat wild dark pink salmon every night: Country Life Omega-3 Fish Body Oils 1,000 mg (loaded with Omega 3, but has all three).
- I came across some research on ways to obtain this fatty acid and its forms. The O-3 in flaxseed oil is in the form of ALA. But the forms necessary to promote healthy heart, brain, and eyes is DHA and EPA – aka fish oils (not plant oils). ALA does convert to DHA and EPA but new research has discovered that the conversion rate is not high enough so there is only a small amount converted; not enough for the daily requirements. http://www.dhaomega3.org/Overview/Differentiation-of-ALA-plant-sources-from-DHA-+-EPA-marine-sources-as-Dietary-Omega-3-Fatty-Acids-for-Human-Health
- Ubiquinol: Everyone has heard of CoQ-10. I had been taking it for years, until I learned about ubiquinol. Here is the summary of my research:
- Ubiquinol is fundamentally the same as CoQ10. But more accurately, CoQ10 is the general term and it can be classified into two forms: ubiquinol (active form) and ubiquinone (inactive form).
- Ubiquinol supports energy production, acts as an antioxidant, promotes heart health, contributes to healthy aging and cellular function, and may support fertility. Its versatile properties make it beneficial for overall well-being.
- Ubiquinol supplementation is generally safe and well-tolerated. A dose of 100–300 mg per day is generally recommended.
- If you are considering taking a CoQ10 supplement, it is important to choose the ubiquinol form. Ubiquinol is the more effective form of CoQ10, and it is also more easily absorbed by the body.
- Antioxidants: Besides the usual whole foods and supplements (see link to follow), white tea. I have a cup every night. It has higher amounts of antioxidants than green tea (I switched from green tea for that reason and that it was staining my teeth slightly). Another great product: Kona Red Hawaiian Superfruit Powder. Here’s more about this important element: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/konareds-coffeeberry-coffee-fruit-provides-cognitive-health-benefits-300038919.html