The Basics of a Supplement Protocol for Optimal Humans

We believe the basics of an optimal human cannot be gained through diet alone. Hence the basics of supplements should be part of everyone’s routine. Beyond taking a multi-vitamin daily to ensure overall health and wellbeing. Some basic building blocks of your vitamin regimen may include:

Multi-Vitamin

Multi-vitamins are a great way to ensure a balanced base of nutrients for your body. Most multi-vitamins will contain a number of vitamins including Vitamin E, A, B6, B12, C, K1, D and others. They will also contain a number of minerals such as Zinc, Magnesium and Calcium.

For people with deficiencies or gene mutations, certain vitamins and minerals need higher dosage that that seen in a multi-vitamin. Look for your test results to see which ones you may need to take individually.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is one of the most common deficiencies in North America and is crucial for optimal health. While your body can produce Vitamin D from the sun, cold weather and busy lifestyles make that difficult.

We recommend everyone takes a Vitamin D supplement and increase their dose through winter. There have been a number of studies linking “cold season” to a decrease level in vitamin D. Best absorbed through a liquid form in combination with K2.

Magnesium

Magnesium is crucial to the body’s optimal function. Magnesium helps keep blood pressure normal, bones strong, and the heart rhythm steady. It also helps with sleep and muscle recovery. There are numerous forms for magnesium. Common forms of Magnesium among many others:

• Magnesium Glycinate – highly bioavailable form of magnesium made from magnesium and the amino acid glycinate – it’s the form of magnesium we recommended.
• Magnesium Oxide – is one of the most common forms of magnesium supplements. While it’s been shown to be helpful for certain conditions, such as headaches and constipation, it’s less bioavailable than other forms of magnesium and may cause some side effectives.
• Magnesium Citrate – popular form of magnesium with high bioavailability. It’s less likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects than magnesium oxide and may offer several health benefits, such as improving high blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Magnesium Taurate – type of magnesium made by combining magnesium and a form of the amino acid taurine, may help naturally reduce anxiety.
• Magnesium L-Threonate – may have a higher absorption and retention rate compared to magnesium chloride, citrate, glycinate, and gluconate. It may be helpful for reducing some types of pain and could help relieve constipation.

Omega 3s

Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to many health benefits. In particular, they may help promote brain and heart health, reduce inflammation, and protect against several chronic conditions. Certain foods are great sources of fatty acids such as wild caught fish, but it is difficult to get sufficient Omega 3s for diet alone.

Probiotic

Your gut is responsible for many important factors in your health. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that have beneficial effects on your body, specifically the gut. These already live in your body and probiotic supplements add to your existing supply of friendly microbes, allowing your gut to function at optimal levels. They help fight off the less friendly bacteria’s, boost your immunity against infections and helps break down and absorb certain nutrients and medications. Best when not combined with other vitamin and supplement formulas and taken stand alone.

Sodium

With the mainstream attack on salt most people avoid sodium. It is largely overlooked but important part of a diet and supplement plan. Explore our Nutrition section to understand more, or consider taking electrolytes to assist in proper sodium levels. Deficiency in sodium can cause headaches, muscle aches and spasms and even low energy. Any easy way to supplement for Sodium is the addition of a few crystals of salt in your water, we recommend Celtic salt or Himalayan salt.

If you have any further questions please reach out to us at info@optimalhumanlab.com