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Multivitamins for Health Maintenance

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When considering adding a supplement to your plan for good health, always follow the dosage directions on the package, and inform your physician of what you are taking. Especially for Vitamin B12 and D, testing for deficiencies can be helpful. Hence, you know where the nutritional gaps are, and avoid toxicity from taking something your body may not need. At dooable health™, we believe that less is more when it comes to supplementation. Good supplements can be expensive, so purchasing things your body doesn’t need isn't beneficial to your wallet or your health. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps strengthen your immune system, skin, and joints. Top food sources include bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, strawberries, and pineapple. Vitamin D is a vitamin traditionally associated with strong bones and is increasingly believed to play a role in a healthy immune system. The best whole food source for Vitamin D is salmon, with some also found in sardines, tuna, and eggs. Research suggests that Vitamin D is best supplemented along with Vitamin K2. Vitamin D supplementation is best performed with blood level monitoring by your physician since uptake can vary by individual. Ideally, aim for a target Vitamin D level of 50ng/mL. Magnesium helps with metabolism, nerve and muscle relaxation, and bone health. Good food sources include Swiss chard, spinach, pumpkin seeds, summer squash, broccoli, and cacao (raw 100% dark chocolate). Pay attention to the form of magnesium -- magnesium glycinate is designed to be well-absorbed, while magnesium citrate is not well-absorbed and is most commonly sold as a laxative. Vitamin B12 is essential for red blood cell production as well as your cardiovascular system and nervous system. Seafood and meat tend to be rich in B12, so deficiency is generally most common with vegetarian/vegan diets as well as impaired intestinal absorption. The best whole food sources include sardines, salmon, cod, lamb, scallops, shrimp, and beef. Omega-3 Fatty Acids include the essential fatty acid ALA found in plants and animals as well as the more complex fatty acids DHA and EPA, found primarily in fish and grass-fed meats. ALA is involved in energy metabolism and is also a building block for the more complex DHA and EPA which are essential for our nervous and immune systems. Research suggests that some people are not able to convert ALA to DHA/EPA as effectively, so DHA and EPA are the most important forms to ensure you obtain in your diet. The best natural sources of ALA include walnuts and ground flaxseeds as well as sardines, salmon, and grass-fed beef. DHA and EPA sources include sardines, salmon, and grass-fed beef. If you are not able to regularly eat fish like sardines and salmon, an omega-3 supplement may be advisable. Note that omega-3 fatty acids can oxidize easily in processing and storage, so it is important to only purchase them from good manufacturers, store them properly, and consume them promptly.

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Multivitamins for Health Maintenance

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When considering adding a supplement to your plan for good health, always follow the dosage directions on the package, and inform your physician of what you are taking. Especially for Vitamin B12 and D, testing for deficiencies can be helpful. Hence, you know where the nutritional gaps are, and avoid toxicity from taking something your body may not need. At dooable health™, we believe that less is more when it comes to supplementation. Good supplements can be expensive, so purchasing things your body doesn’t need isn't beneficial to your wallet or your health. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps strengthen your immune system, skin, and joints. Top food sources include bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, strawberries, and pineapple. Vitamin D is a vitamin traditionally associated with strong bones and is increasingly believed to play a role in a healthy immune system. The best whole food source for Vitamin D is salmon, with some also found in sardines, tuna, and eggs. Research suggests that Vitamin D is best supplemented along with Vitamin K2. Vitamin D supplementation is best performed with blood level monitoring by your physician since uptake can vary by individual. Ideally, aim for a target Vitamin D level of 50ng/mL. Magnesium helps with metabolism, nerve and muscle relaxation, and bone health. Good food sources include Swiss chard, spinach, pumpkin seeds, summer squash, broccoli, and cacao (raw 100% dark chocolate). Pay attention to the form of magnesium -- magnesium glycinate is designed to be well-absorbed, while magnesium citrate is not well-absorbed and is most commonly sold as a laxative. Vitamin B12 is essential for red blood cell production as well as your cardiovascular system and nervous system. Seafood and meat tend to be rich in B12, so deficiency is generally most common with vegetarian/vegan diets as well as impaired intestinal absorption. The best whole food sources include sardines, salmon, cod, lamb, scallops, shrimp, and beef. Omega-3 Fatty Acids include the essential fatty acid ALA found in plants and animals as well as the more complex fatty acids DHA and EPA, found primarily in fish and grass-fed meats. ALA is involved in energy metabolism and is also a building block for the more complex DHA and EPA which are essential for our nervous and immune systems. Research suggests that some people are not able to convert ALA to DHA/EPA as effectively, so DHA and EPA are the most important forms to ensure you obtain in your diet. The best natural sources of ALA include walnuts and ground flaxseeds as well as sardines, salmon, and grass-fed beef. DHA and EPA sources include sardines, salmon, and grass-fed beef. If you are not able to regularly eat fish like sardines and salmon, an omega-3 supplement may be advisable. Note that omega-3 fatty acids can oxidize easily in processing and storage, so it is important to only purchase them from good manufacturers, store them properly, and consume them promptly.