Chris Chinn
- Oct 17, 2019

5 Supplements Every Adult Should Take

You do so much on a daily basis to make sure you're living a healthy life. You eat healthy, exercise, hydrate, and get enough sleep. Or at least you're giving it your best shot.

And while you're trying to get all of the essential vitamins and nutrients you need from your meals, sometimes meeting all these needs all the time just isn't possible. Vitamin deficiencies are commonly linked to chronic diseases, so supplementation can help keep you healthy as you age.

Here are 5 supplements that adults should be taking on a daily basis:

1.) Multivitamin

A multivitamin should contain each of the following:
Vitamin D (bone health, immunity)
Magnesium (energy, stress, bone health)
Calcium (bones, teeth)
Zinc (stress, healing, immunity)
Iron (red blood cells, energy, brain function)
Folate (pregnancy, depression, inflammation)
B-12 (energy, blood cells)

2.) Fish Oil

Fish oil is full of Omega-3s, which are beneficial for:
Brain function and repair
Fighting inflammation
Mood
Lowers cholesterol

3.) Pro-Biotics

The living organisms in your gut called microbiome are your body's first line of defense against infection and inflammation.
Pro-biotics help increase the amount of healthy bacteria in your gut while decreasing harmful ones.
Pro-biotics protect you from upset stomach, food sensitivities, allergies, toxins, and autoimmune disease.

4.) Spirulina

Spirulina is a blue-green algae that is considered by many to be gram-for-gram the single most nutritious food on the planet. Possible benefits include:
Packed with vitamins, amino acids, and omegas
Powerful anti-oxidant properties
Anti-inflammatory
Lowers LDL cholesterol
Anti-cancer properties
Reduces blood pressure
Improves strength and endurance
Blood sugar control

5.) Glucosamine/Chondroitin