What Vitamins & Supplements to take Daily!
Happy Wednesday Squadies! Today’s topic is a super important one! It is known that we need sufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals daily in order to feel our best - but what supplements should you be taking?! Of course, the answer for everyone is different depending on many different factors, but for the most part, there are specific vitamins and minerals that are vital to our health; and that many people are deficient in. Today I will be sharing with you supplements to take daily! For the blog today, Dr.Tobias supplements are the ones I take daily which is why I partnered with them so I can bring you more information on supplements and how they can benefit your life! To get your own Dr.Tobias supplements, visit their Amazon page (click HERE for Canada and HERE for US). I get asked all the time, “Phil, what supplements should I be taking?!” I will be talking about 9 different vitamins and minerals that are vital to your health and the benefits each![embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OytVY__EXrY[/embedyt]
Let’s start with…
Vitamin A
Vitamin A supports a healthy immune system, reproduction system and the health of your cells. It is also important for good vision and is VITAL for our organ health, like our hearts and lungs! Vitamin A deficiency can cause health problems in the long run because it is so important for many different vital functions in our bodies.
Vitamin B6 and B12
Vitamins B6 and B12 are 2 vitamins that the vast majority of people are deficient in. Both these vitamins are hard to get from the foods we eat, so if you are not supplementing them, there is a good chance you are deficient in both these vitamins. Each of these 2 vitamins have effects on different parts of our bodies. Vitamin B6 helps make serotonin and epinephrine in the brain which DIRECTLY impacts your mood! Supplementing B6 can help you feel happier and have an overall improved mood. Vitamin B12 on the other hand has a direct impact on extremely crucial functions such as nervous system function and red blood cells. I cannot express how vital B12 is and how more often than not, if you are not supplementing it, you are deficient in it. I was even deficient in it until I began using a B12 supplement!
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is another good one! Our bodies cannot naturally produce vitamin C like some other animals can. Since we cannot make it ourselves, it is crucial that it is consumed through the foods we eat or supplemented to ensure we get a sufficient amount! Why?! Vitamin C is vital to help keep the immune system strong. I for one, always choose to supplement vitamin C to ensure my immune system is strong and functioning its best! I hate being sick and have not been for a while, which is why I think everyone should take it! Keep the immune system topped up to prevent getting sick rather than just taking it once you are already sick! That’s not all - Vitamin C also directly impacts the formation of collagen which is great for your skin, bone and joint health!
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D3 is incredibly important to staying happy and healthy! It plays a key role in the regulation of serotonin in the body. Serotonin as mentioned previously directly impacts our mood and how we are feeling, without it we are more likely to feel sad or down. Serotonin also affects our social behaviour and our willingness to interact with others! Also, Vitamin D3 helps with bone health, nervous system health and helps fight depression. It is super important that you are supplementing D3, especially if you live somewhere cold and you are not exposed to the sun too much. The sun is where we can get vitamin D3 naturally, so if you live the Canadian life and are stuck in the snow right now, you are likely deficient in it and should definitely be supplementing vitamin D3!
Vitamin E
Vitamin E has been linked to the prevention of coronary heart disease, supporting your immune system function and preventing inflammation. Inflammation isn’t something I have talked about much yet but when we are having inflammation issues, our bodies are not happy! Constant inflammation can actually lead to chronic illnesses and diseases! Vitamin E has also been shown to reduce the risk of cancer. That is why it is super important that we have enough vitamin E and are supplementing it daily!
Calcium!
Calcium helps our bones and our muscles function properly. It helps to protect against cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure! You can get calcium from certain foods and drinks such as milk, vegetables and nuts or you can supplement it!
Magnesium
Magnesium helps to ensure that our muscles and nervous system are functioning properly. It assists in muscle contraction and relaxation. Having enough magnesium helps to improve your muscle strength and delays muscle fatigue. It is a win win! You are going to perform better in the gym and you will get better results for it! Oh an one more thing...magnesium can help you get a better sleep which plays a role in your energy levels and overall mood throughout the day!
Fish Oils
Fish oils are another super important one! They have a vital effect on your brain health, heart health, bones, joints, skin and nails. Essentially taking fish oils is good for A LOT of important functions in our bodies and is hard to get enough of it through the foods you eat. Supplementing fish oils is good for your overall health. Dr.Tobias is the TOP seller of fish oils on amazon, with amazing quality and an affordable price, be sure to check it out HERE!
Probiotics
Probiotics are crucial to our overall gut health! Having a healthy gut is VITAL to our overall health so it is important that we take them daily. To learn more about gut health and how probiotics can imporve yours, check out my blog post on The Importance of Gut Health!
What Supplements do I Take Daily?!
Now I bet you are thinking, “But Phil that’s A LOT of supplements to take!” That is why I choose to take Dr.Tobais multivitamin! The multivitamin contains most of these vitamins and minerals excluding the fish oils and probiotics. That is why Along with my multivitamin, I take the Dr.Tobias Omega-3 fish oil supplement and the Dr.Tobias probiotics! Make sure to check out Dr.Tobias and use code 15OFFPHIL to receive 15% off your first Dr.Tobias purchase![gallery ids="1924,1834,1009"]