Have you wondered if supplements or vitamins might help with managing anxiety and depression? There's some good science to say that a few key supplements can offer some much needed support. In this episode, we explore five foundational supplements that we really like to not only support mental health, but overall wellbeing. And no need to take notes, find all the supplements referenced in the show notes. And you can help support the Joy Lab podcast by purchasing through our links. You'll even receive a special discount on our favorite supplements at our Fullscript store. Every purchase helps keep this show ad-free and accessible for all.

Supplements Noted:

• Important reminder: Consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. 
• Where to shop:
• Our partner store at Fullscript: This is where you can find high-quality supplements and wellness products. Except for our CBD Gummies, any product links mentioned in the show notes below will require an account. Sign up for your free Fullscript account here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nmh/store-start
• Resilient Remedies: This is where you can find our line of trusted, high-quality CBD gummies: https://www.resilientremedies.com/
• Foundational Supplements:
• Activated B-complex: PureGenomics B-Complex
• Omega 3
• OmegAvail Hi-Po (non-vegetarian)
• Omega 3 DHA Vegan
• Magnesium
• NeuroMag (magnesium L-threonate): our favorite form of magnesium to support sleep and mental health
• Reacted Magnesium: Another option with a blend of magnesium forms that some folks like for overall support. This is less expensive than magnesium L-threonate and comes in capsule or powder. 
• Magnesium L-glutamate: perhaps the easiest form on the stomach. 
• Vitamin D3
• 2,000 IU
• 5,000 IU
• Priobiotics
• Probiotic 225 (high-dose powder option)
• Two capsule options we love (some folks find one easier on their stomach than the other)
• Probiotic 50 billion 
• Multi-Probiotic 40 billion 
• Convenient, high-quality multi:
• NeuroMood Pure Pack (contains vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, amino acids and curcumin)
• PureGenomics Multivitamin (vegetarian option)

Additional Sources:

• This episode is part of our Podcourse! To get the most of the course, you may want to follow along in order, beginning with episode #78 and you can visit the Podcourse Page to find all the episodes. However, these episodes can be listened to in any order and you can take action with any strategy that you feel connected to. 
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