Foundational Nutrition

There are many different supplements out there that people can take to benefit their help. Here is a short but comprehensive list of some foundational nutritional supplements I think EVERYONE should be taking.

1. Multivitamin: A multivitamin contains a combination of vitamins and trace minerals. They can be useful for people who have nutrient deficiencies or for those who have difficulty getting enough of these nutrients from their diet. Awesome Chewable Multivitamin is what I suggest for kids AND adults in-office. Remember those Flintstone Vitamins we all had as kids? Now take all the artificial sugars, sweeteners, and dyes in those vitamins out and pack it full of minerals and nutrients! It tastes great, thanks to the monkfruit extract used as sweetener, and all of the ingrediends from our awesome nutrition is 3rd-party assayed for purity so you KNOW you are getting what you are ordering.
2. Omega-3 fatty acids (aka: Fish Oil): Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat that are important for heart health and brain function. They can be found in fatty fish, such as salmon, as well as in algae-based supplements. Awesome Omega 1300 are readily absorbed and digested better than any other brand. The capsule has a special coating to help with digestion and buffer the acids in your stomach, so it is better absorbed AND there are less burps.
3. Probiotics: Probiotics are live micro-organisms that are similar to the micro-organisms found in the human gut. They may be helpful for certain digestive issues and may also have other health benefits (see my blog on your gut microbiome and fibromyalgia). Probiotics can be found in fermented foods, such as yogurt and sauerkraut, or in supplement form. Our Awesome Daily Probiotic is what I suggest for my patients looking for the most potent and targeting micro-organisms to line their gut flora.
4. Vitamin D: Vitamin D is important for bone health and immune function. It can be difficult to get enough vitamin D from food alone, so supplements may be necessary for some individuals, particularly those who are at risk for deficiency, such as older adults or those who have limited sun exposure. It has even been said that up to 60% of the US could be Vitamin D difficient, so everyone should be taking at least 5000IUs of Vitamin D daily. Awesome D3 5000 provides an excellent source of bioavailable Vitamin D in its purest form.

Keep in mind these are just the FOUNDATIONS of nutritional support we can use in our lives. If you have any other difficiencies, fatty liver, metabolic syndrome, leaky gut, etc. your needs are going to be much different. If you have any nutritional questions or needs, check out DoctorAwesomeNutrition.com and find an awesome doctor near you to help with your journey!