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Supplements can be an incredible addition to a healthcare routine. But with millions to choose from, how do you know how to pick the right ones to help you thrive?
Luckily, there's a science to picking the right supplement. In this article, we teach you 3 simple steps to finding the ultimate supplement combination.
Supplements are designed to help you fill the gaps in your diet, wherever it falls short. This is precisely why broad-spectrum multivitamins were created. A high-quality multivitamin is the cornerstone of any supplement program—but not all formulas are created equal. Look for a formula that provides:
Essential vitamins and minerals serve as cofactors in virtually every metabolic process, including:
Without adequate micronutrient status through dietary supplementation, even the best diet can fall short.1,2 A properly formulated multivitamin and mineral formula helps to ensure your body has the building blocks it needs to function optimally.3-6 Think of it as a nutritional insurance policy.
A high-quality multivitamin is one of the top recommendations most doctors give, no matter the age or gender. It is a safe and effective practice that promotes health.
Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most important—and most commonly deficient—nutrients in the modern diet. A daily intake of ~1,200 mg of combined EPA + DHA provides meaningful support for:
Large meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials demonstrate that supplementation with fish or algal sources of omega-3s can support cardiovascular health, triglyceride levels, and inflammatory balance.7-9
Even individuals who eat fish regularly often fall short of optimal intake levels. Supplementation helps ensure consistent intake to achieve and maintain sufficient levels of omega-3 fatty acids necessary to support health.
Gut health is foundational to overall health. A well-formulated probiotic can help support:
Clinical trials show that probiotics can improve gastrointestinal function, support immune response, and positively influence the gut microbiome.10-12 Probiotics are an especially easy addition to the daily routine for infants and kids.
The key is to use a high-quality probiotic containing clinically validated, strain-specific organisms that is formulated to ensure those live microbes survive through shelf life and digestion to reach the intestines in effective amounts.
This combination—multivitamin + omega-3s + probiotic—addresses three critical pillars of health:
Pillar | Supported By |
|---|---|
Foundational Nutrition | Multivitamin & minerals |
Cellular Health | Omega-3s |
Digestive Health | Probiotic |
Even the best supplement routine won’t work if you don’t stick with it. Fortunately, dietary supplements come in all shapes, sizes, and forms these days. With so many options, it is easy to find the form that you will actually take. Common options include:
The key with any of these forms lies in choosing a form that provides the optimal dosages and one that you will take daily.
A supplement routine only works if it becomes automatic. Here are simple, effective strategies:
Over time, the goal is simple: Your supplement routine becomes as automatic as brushing your teeth.
The health benefit of dietary supplementation is not about taking more; it is really about taking the right dosage of key supplements consistently on a daily basis.
By focusing on:
You create a foundation that supports virtually every system in the body simply, efficiently, and effectively.
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DISCLAIMER: These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
