Everyday Supplements
Let’s start this article with a standard, but important, warning… do not take any supplements without consulting your healthcare provider. Remember, supplements have an impact on your wellbeing and we want that to be a positive impact! That said, there are everyday supplements that can be beneficial. The challenge is usually cutting through the hype so it is nice to find an article that gives some guidance… and suggests that supplements and portions should be personalized with your healthcare provider.
Navigating the supplement aisle at your local Whole Foods or health store can feel like a high-stakes obstacle course: What does “IU” stand for again and why does it matter? Which strain of probiotic do you need? And WTF is up with magnesium, anyway? In order to preempt your desperate real-time shopping questions for Dr. Google, here’s a little supplemental intel on the gold-star vitamins and minerals that you need.
I talked to Tiffany Lester, MD, Medical Director of Parsley Health, and Taz Bhatia, MD, integrative health expert and author of Super Woman RX, to gather some much-needed information on which supplements are worthy of space in your medicine cabinet.
Of course, this roadmap is only a basic guide to supplements. They’re used for different reasons and, therefore, the recommended amounts will differ from person to person. Check with your doctor for more personalized guidance. (Really, you should call up your doc before adding any supplements to your diet.)
Source: The supplements to take every day for health | Well+Good
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