In this episode, I talk about why nutrition in the U.S. feels weirdly dystopian, how heavy processing strips our food of essential nutrients, and why supplementation is not a moral failure but a practical tool for filling the gaps.

Inspired by a Guardian article where five doctors shared the supplements they personally swear by, I walk through what I call the "Holy Quintinity", the five supplements that have made the biggest difference in my own health journey. I also talk about why vitamin D matters especially for melanated people, how gut health connects to mood and immunity, and why nutrition should be treated as a right rather than a luxury.

This episode is not about perfection or biohacking or doing everything right. It is about agency, care, access, and making the best choices we can inside a system that was not built with our health as the priority.

Always consult your doctor before starting new supplements.

Guardian article referenced

• https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/jul/13/five-doctors-on-the-health-supplements-they-swear-by

Vitamin D3 + K2

• https://a.co/d/5RF0AC6

Omega 3 fish oil

• https://www.naturemade.com/products/extra-strength-burp-less-fish-oil-2800-mg-softgels?variant=34459482914955

Synbiotic (probiotic + fiber)

• https://a.co/d/00yYUse

Magnesium glycinate

• https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/grocery/product/365-by-whole-foods-market-365-by-whole-foods-market-chelated-magnesium-glycinate-300mg-180-ct-b0dr9dlpg6?ref_=US_OTR_ALL_UFG_WFM_OTHER_0542341

Women’s One A Day multivitamin

• https://a.co/d/4vmM9i3

Men’s One A Day multivitamin

• https://a.co/d/4Q4DV8u

Food insecurity and mutual aid in DC

• https://dcfoodproject.org/emergency-food-access