Top 5 Supplements

Should I do protein shakes? What about fish oil? I heard acai is a superfood ...and green tea extract helps with weight loss.

Like most people, you probably want to be a little leaner, have more energy, and feel healthier.  Supplements are sold as the easy solution. 

The problem is that the world of supplements is like the wild west - unregulated and not tested by the FDA. A supplement may be life-changing for one person and dangerous for another.  While it’s foolish to make a blanket recommendation for everyone, there are a few that could be helpful to you. 

Remember, a supplement should SUPPLEMENT your diet, not replace it.  If you have to choose between spending time and money on supplements vs real food, choose the real food! But with a busy American lifestyle, it can be difficult even for health nuts to get all the nutrients their body needs. 

Here are the 5 supplements that I take and I believe are worth considering:  

#1 Fish Oil

Minimum recommendation for EPA and DHA (healthy fats only found in fish oil) is 900mg per day.  The average North American gets only 300mg per day.

#2 Greens Supplements

Recommended fruit and vegetable intake is 3-5 servings per day.  Only 3% of men and 7% of women meet these minimums.  Greens can’t replace veggies, but they can help to make up for missing micronutrients and they can be a helpful tool when on the road or in a hurry.

#3 Protein Powder

It’s also difficult for exercising individuals to get the recommended amount of protein (1g of protein/pound of body weight per day).  Protein supplements can help.  The recommended range for a protein supplement is 40-80g/day.  

#4 Multivitamin

Studies show that the modern diet generally leads to deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals.  A multivitamin may help address those deficiencies.

#5 Probiotics

Gut health affects the health of your entire body.  Getting probiotics from fermented foods is ideal, but a probiotic supplement can be helpful for the kimchi haters.

Do you have questions about supplements? Which ones might be right for me or which brand is best? Feel free to send a message or click below and schedule a time to talk.  I'd love to help!

Your coach,

Austin

*Note: This list is not meant to compete with any specific recommendations made to you by your healthcare professional.