Ranking Our Fav Supplements For Our Kids and Ourselves

Cold and flu season has arrived which means every school hallway and hockey arena is basically a germ carnival. And even though we try our best to feed our boys a solid diet, I truly believe supplementation gives a huge advantage for both kids and adults and isn’t just for the cold season. 

I have even seen it firsthand in my blood work. When I was taking supplements consistently my markers were significantly better. When I stopped taking them everything dipped. The difference was obvious which is why we now take supplementation seriously in our house.

Below we have outlined the top supplements for both adults and kids. The list could go on forever but we wanted to focus on the options that offer the most impact and the best value. These are the ones that move the needle for immunity, energy, sleep, hormones, cognition, and overall health.

Supplements Brodie and I Take

Creatine

Both Brodie and I take this

Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in existence. It improves strength, boosts muscle mass, supports the brain, improves energy, and even helps cognition when tired. Yes, the brain benefits are measurable which is very helpful for two parents running on limited sleep.

When I first recommended creatine to Brodie she thought I was out of my mind. She associated it with bodybuilding and giant jugs of protein powder. But once I walked her through the research she was all in. Now she absolutely loves it and takes it daily.

We use Allmax Creatine because it is pharma grade, micronized for easy mixing, third party tested, and WADA tested. Safe, clean, pure and very effective.

Natural Factors Whey Protein

Both Brodie and I take this

Protein supports hormone balance, metabolism, muscle recovery, satiety, and energy. All essential for adults but especially parents who are constantly moving and trying to keep up with life.

We choose Natural Factors Whey because it is sourced from grass fed cattle, it is third party tested, and it mixes easily. The ingredients are clean and the taste is actually enjoyable.

Omega 3s

Both Brodie and I take this

Omega 3 supports heart health, brain function, mood, cognition, recovery, hormones, and inflammation. Basically everything.

We take New Roots Wild Omega 3 because it is wild caught, high quality, Canadian, and third party tested. It has an excellent EPA and DHA ratio and feels noticeably beneficial especially on low fish weeks.

Magnesium

Both Brodie and I take this

Magnesium plays a role in more than three hundred processes in the body. It helps with stress, sleep, recovery, muscle relaxation, digestion, and hormone production. We notice a significant difference in sleep quality and overall calmness when we take it consistently.

We use the CanPrev Magnesium from Healthy Planet. It absorbs well and reliably helps us wind down at night.

Elysium Line

Phil’s Favs

Elysium focuses on longevity and cellular health. Their formulations are science based, clean, and incredibly thoughtful. They have a ton of research to back up all of their claims. When we want to support deeper and long term health this is the line we reach for.

AG1

A great option for anyone who does not want a complicated routine

If lining up five bottles on the counter feels overwhelming or you simply want simplicity, AG1 is an excellent all in one option. One scoop gives you vitamins, minerals, probiotics, greens, adaptogens, and more.

It is not a replacement for everything but it covers a huge portion of your bases. Perfect for parents who want to feel better and boost immunity without juggling multiple supplements.

Tapeher Mouth Tape

Not technically a supplement but does more for our sleep than most supplements ever could

Consider this a shameless but honest plug. Mouth taping has doubled our restorative sleep and unlike melatonin it has zero side effects. It helps with snoring, mouth breathing, dry mouth, and overall sleep quality.

Right now we have our Black Friday sale running which is the best time to stock up. And if you love our product it would mean the world if you recommended Tapeher to Healthy Planet. We would love to get on their shelves.

Vitamin D

Both of us take this

Vitamin D supports immunity, hormones, bone strength, mood, and overall health. Most Canadians are deficient due to limited sun exposure.

CanPrev D3 with K2 is one of the highest quality Canadian made options available. It delivers clean ingredients, reliable potency, and strong third party testing standards. The combination of D3 and K2 also supports bone strength and helps your body use calcium the right way. If you want a vitamin D supplement you can trust, this is a solid choice.

Supplements For The Kids

NutraSea Omega 3 Kids

Omega 3 is essential for childhood development. It supports brain growth, mood, focus, behaviour, cognition, immune strength, and inflammation control.

NutraSea Kids tastes great, is highly rated, and comes from a company we trust. The boys take it without argument which is a rare and beautiful parenting win.

Sisu Vitamin D Kids

Vitamin D supports bone development, immunity, growth, and mood. Most kids are deficient especially in the winter.

The Sisu drops taste good and are easy to add into the morning routine. No bribing required.

AllKidz Probiotic

Gut health and immunity are directly linked which means a strong gut helps keep them healthy.

The AllKidz Probiotic tastes great and supports digestion and overall immune function. Our kids actually enjoy taking it which makes consistency easy.

AllKidz Multivitamin

This is our insurance policy for the days when the kids’ diet consists of three bites of pasta, a yogurt tube, and whatever crumbs they find under the couch. The multivitamin helps fill nutritional gaps and supports immunity, growth, and energy.

They love the taste which means they take it consistently without any negotiations. A true parenting miracle.

Why Supplements Matter

Supplements are not a replacement for real food. They are there to support the gaps that almost all families have. Busy schedules, picky eaters, constant germs, inconsistent routines, and seasonal changes all make it hard to get everything we need from food alone.

Supplements help strengthen immunity. They support energy, focus, sleep, hormones, and long term health. And most importantly, they give us a fighting chance during a season where every second child is coughing directly into someone else’s face.

Parenting is hard. Supplements make it just a little easier.