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Foundational 5: The best health supplements for (almost) every body
My Foundational Five are the best supplements to help form a foundation of good nutrition, no matter what your goals may be.
Before I recommend the best muscle-building supplements, weight loss pills, or detox programs, I almost always recommend starting with the following five supplements.
Then, as you make progress toward your goals, you might consider adding to these five, but not taking something in place of them.
Of course, as potent as these supplements are, you still need to eat well, too.
As I often say...
No supplement is so good it can offset the effect of a poor diet. No diet is so good that it can't benefit from supplementation.
Your nutrition should complement a good strength training program, and quality sleep, as well.
If you're serious about your health, consider making the following five supplement nonnegotiables each day. I've included the specific products I use and recommend as part of my Foundational Five as well.
The Wellevate button link below takes you to my practitioner dispensary, where you can access more than 300 brands of supplements. Once you're Wellevate account is set up, I'll send you the specific products I recommend as part of the Foundational Five.
1. High-Quality Multivitamin
Imagine building your dream home without using any screws, nails, glue, or caulk.
You could use all the best wood, granite, and glass available. But if you don't have the materials to tie it all together, your home won't stand very long.
A high-quality multivitamin provides the micronutrients necessary to avoid gaps that could cause your metabolism, and then your body, to break down.
When I recommend a high-quality multivitamin, I mean high-quality. Here's what to look for in a high-quality multivitamin:
* Natural folate, not folic acid (labeled as Metafolin®, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, or methylated folate)* Methylcobalamin instead of cyancobalamin* Mineral glycinate chelates (i.e. magnesium bisglycinate, magnesium glycinate)* Both K1 and K2* Exceeds Daily Value (DV) for most micronutrients* Efficacious doses of any extra ingredients to enhance the formula
This is a starting point. It's not an all-encompassing list of what it takes to make the best multivitamin.
2. Fish Oil
According to one survey, almost 63% of people knew they did not get enough omega-3 fats in their diet. However, only 26% of people supplemented with omega-3s.
Omega-3 fatty acids play an essential role in your brain health, as well as the function of almost every system in the body.
Like micronutrients, omega-3s are essential for health. High-quality fish oil is the best way to increase your omega-3 fatty acid levels.
The following are some of the benefits of supplementing with fish oil:
* Enhances fat loss** Supports healthy lipid and glucose levels** Increases protein synthesis and supports gains in strength and lean body mass** Supports normal inflammation levels** Enhances immune function** Supports cognitive / brain function** Supports a normal stress response** May reduce some symptoms of depression** Enhances eye health** M...
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By Tom Nikkola | VIGOR Training
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My Foundational Five are the best supplements to help form a foundation of good nutrition, no matter what your goals may be.
Before I recommend the best muscle-building supplements, weight loss pills, or detox programs, I almost always recommend starting with the following five supplements.
Then, as you make progress toward your goals, you might consider adding to these five, but not taking something in place of them.
Of course, as potent as these supplements are, you still need to eat well, too.
As I often say...
No supplement is so good it can offset the effect of a poor diet. No diet is so good that it can't benefit from supplementation.
Your nutrition should complement a good strength training program, and quality sleep, as well.
If you're serious about your health, consider making the following five supplement nonnegotiables each day. I've included the specific products I use and recommend as part of my Foundational Five as well.
The Wellevate button link below takes you to my practitioner dispensary, where you can access more than 300 brands of supplements. Once you're Wellevate account is set up, I'll send you the specific products I recommend as part of the Foundational Five.
1. High-Quality Multivitamin
Imagine building your dream home without using any screws, nails, glue, or caulk.
You could use all the best wood, granite, and glass available. But if you don't have the materials to tie it all together, your home won't stand very long.
A high-quality multivitamin provides the micronutrients necessary to avoid gaps that could cause your metabolism, and then your body, to break down.
When I recommend a high-quality multivitamin, I mean high-quality. Here's what to look for in a high-quality multivitamin:
* Natural folate, not folic acid (labeled as Metafolin®, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, or methylated folate)* Methylcobalamin instead of cyancobalamin* Mineral glycinate chelates (i.e. magnesium bisglycinate, magnesium glycinate)* Both K1 and K2* Exceeds Daily Value (DV) for most micronutrients* Efficacious doses of any extra ingredients to enhance the formula
This is a starting point. It's not an all-encompassing list of what it takes to make the best multivitamin.
2. Fish Oil
According to one survey, almost 63% of people knew they did not get enough omega-3 fats in their diet. However, only 26% of people supplemented with omega-3s.
Omega-3 fatty acids play an essential role in your brain health, as well as the function of almost every system in the body.
Like micronutrients, omega-3s are essential for health. High-quality fish oil is the best way to increase your omega-3 fatty acid levels.
The following are some of the benefits of supplementing with fish oil:
* Enhances fat loss** Supports healthy lipid and glucose levels** Increases protein synthesis and supports gains in strength and lean body mass** Supports normal inflammation levels** Enhances immune function** Supports cognitive / brain function** Supports a normal stress response** May reduce some symptoms of depression** Enhances eye health** M...