The Fab 5 is a a bundle of our favorite and most essential products for optimal health & longevity. Getting back to the basics is one of the tenants of our practice — good health doesn’t need to be complicated, but you do need to choose wisely from the sea of options out there. Our Fab 5 includes five supplements that give the biggest bang for your nutritional buck. They provide:
A 2014 meta-analysis of 16 studies found that “higher consumption of fruits & veggies is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality, particularly cardiovascular mortality.” However, as low as 10% of the US population eats a sufficient amount of fruits and vegetables per day! Our Fruits & Greens:
Considering that most people do NOT meet their vitamin/mineral needs through diet alone, supplementing with PhytoMulti is a prudent option to enhance overall health and longevity. Most multivitamins found at retail stores contain inefficacious, synthetic forms of vitamins and minerals that aren’t readily absorbed (or take more of your body’s energy to absorb and make them usable by your body). This one uses:
Just pure, health-healthy, sustainable sourced omega-3 essential fatty acids with no fishy aftertaste, no fish burps and no rancidity. It’s rigorously tested to be pure, potent and safe, and contains a plentiful amount of EPA and DHA — two crucial omega-3s that must be consumed through diet/supplementation. It’s our favorite go-to because it:
Probiotics are of great importance to fortifying your gastrointestinal tract, which goes on to affect nearly every system in your body. The key is to supplement with the right probiotic strains and enough of them. This one offers an unmatched 30 billion colony-forming units and provides multidimensional gut health support by:
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin naturally produced in the skin with the help of sunlight. Unfortunately, many people are greatly deficient in this crucial vitamin due to lifestyle and dietary habits. This one provides 5,000 Its of pure bioavailable D3 and comes in oil-based softgels for proper absorption. An extensive body of evidence shows that Vitamin D3 plays many roles in your health, including:
If there’s one nutrient almost all of us are deficient in, it’s magnesium. This ubiquitous little nutrient can be a culprit in anything from muscle cramping to major depression, from constipation to anxiety. It is involved in over 300 vital enzymatic processes within the body, and helps regulate nearly every biological system, including muscle relaxation and nervous system health. Magnesium Glycinate by Metagenics offers a uniquely potent and highly bioavailable version because it features a magnesium amino acid chelate (bis-glycinate) to enhance absorption and intestinal tolerance.
There you have it – a fabulous 5 to get you feeling fabulous! Remember you can order online here or stop in to our office. To learn more, give us a call at 815-788-8383.
- Ample amounts of fiber, prebiotics and probiotics to promote gastrointestinal health, immunity and satiety.
- Heart-healthy essential fatty acids that support hormonal balance, longevity and tissues throughout the body.
- Nutrients that help alkalize the body.
- Enhanced mood, cognitive function and sense of well-being.
- Plant-derived, bioavailable micronutrients that boost energy and focus while fighting inflammation and oxidative stress.
1. Natures’ Balance Own Fruits & Greens
A 2014 meta-analysis of 16 studies found that “higher consumption of fruits & veggies is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality, particularly cardiovascular mortality.” However, as low as 10% of the US population eats a sufficient amount of fruits and vegetables per day! Our Fruits & Greens:
- Provides concentrated plant-based superfoods in a single scoop. 20+ servings of fruits and vegetables, in fact!
- Supports lasting energy, blood sugar balance and a healthy digestive system because it’s formulated with digestive enzymes, probiotics and dietary fiber.
- Is simple and delicious to consume every day. One scoop per day is all you need. It mixes easily in liquid or food and comes in a variety of flavors. We carry Chocolate, Chocolate Mint, Strawberry Kiwi, & Espresso in the wellness center.
Considering that most people do NOT meet their vitamin/mineral needs through diet alone, supplementing with PhytoMulti is a prudent option to enhance overall health and longevity. Most multivitamins found at retail stores contain inefficacious, synthetic forms of vitamins and minerals that aren’t readily absorbed (or take more of your body’s energy to absorb and make them usable by your body). This one uses:
- An intelligent blend of highly concentrated, full spectrum phytonutrients.
- Antioxidants to defend cellular health & DNA stability.
- 20+ essential vitamins & minerals for multi-dimensional health support.
3. OmegaGenics EPA-DHA 1000
Just pure, health-healthy, sustainable sourced omega-3 essential fatty acids with no fishy aftertaste, no fish burps and no rancidity. It’s rigorously tested to be pure, potent and safe, and contains a plentiful amount of EPA and DHA — two crucial omega-3s that must be consumed through diet/supplementation. It’s our favorite go-to because it:
- Supports a healthy inflammatory response
- Supports cardiovascular health & blood pressure
- Supports hormonal balance and immune function
- Supports healthy bones, joints and skin
4. UltraFlora Spectrum
Probiotics are of great importance to fortifying your gastrointestinal tract, which goes on to affect nearly every system in your body. The key is to supplement with the right probiotic strains and enough of them. This one offers an unmatched 30 billion colony-forming units and provides multidimensional gut health support by:
- Supporting nutrient absorption from food, enhancing vitamin synthesis and breaking down otherwise tough-to-digest ingredients like lactose.
- Containing multiple probiotic strains to give broad spectrum GI and immune support.
- Helping relieve bowel discomfort or intestinal irritation.
5. D3 5000
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin naturally produced in the skin with the help of sunlight. Unfortunately, many people are greatly deficient in this crucial vitamin due to lifestyle and dietary habits. This one provides 5,000 Its of pure bioavailable D3 and comes in oil-based softgels for proper absorption. An extensive body of evidence shows that Vitamin D3 plays many roles in your health, including:
- Supporting calcium balance in the body (D3 is necessary for calcium to be utilized by tissues such as bone).
- Enhancing immune system function.
- Supporting and promoting cardiovascular health, blood sugar imbalance and healthy blood pressure.
- Supporting growth and repair of tissues throughout the body.
6. Mag Glycinate – Highly Absorbable Magnesium
If there’s one nutrient almost all of us are deficient in, it’s magnesium. This ubiquitous little nutrient can be a culprit in anything from muscle cramping to major depression, from constipation to anxiety. It is involved in over 300 vital enzymatic processes within the body, and helps regulate nearly every biological system, including muscle relaxation and nervous system health. Magnesium Glycinate by Metagenics offers a uniquely potent and highly bioavailable version because it features a magnesium amino acid chelate (bis-glycinate) to enhance absorption and intestinal tolerance.
There you have it – a fabulous 5 to get you feeling fabulous! Remember you can order online here or stop in to our office. To learn more, give us a call at 815-788-8383.
Source: Metagenics/NutriDyn: Optimal Nutrition Simplified