Multi-Vitamins
All-In-One: Daily Vitamins and Minerals
As a general rule, most people are well-advised to secure a source of certain hard to attain nutrients from a good, well-rounded multi-vitamin, especially one including B12, D3, K2, Iodine, and Zinc. All things considered, taking multi-vitamins is not a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle. However, a properly formulated multi-vitamin can be one of the best insurance policies against common deficiencies.
The problem with multi-vitamins however, is most of them contain harmful, chemically extracted, and synthetic forms of nutrients that do not occur in nature. Synthetic Vitamin A, synthetic Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Folic Acid, and Beta Carotene can be especially harmful when taken in supplement form. For years I searched for the best multi-vitamin on the market, and eventually settled on the product offerings of Dr. Joel Fuhrman (MD).
The benefit of using Dr. Fuhrman’s multi-vitamins is that he is not only a board-certified physician who has treated numerous people with nutritional deficiencies over the years, but he is also one of the most well-informed nutritional researchers in the world. Dr. Fuhrman has probably read more scientific journal articles related to nutrition than anyone in the world, and written over ten best-selling books on health, nutrition, and natural healing. Thus, he has specifically formulated his multi-vitamins to offer the proper and safe amount of daily supplementation for different types of people at different stages of life.
For example, Dr. Fuhrman’s women’s formula contains Maitake mushroom, which may support breast and immune health. It also contains a whole food blend of ingredients proven to fight cancer and increase longevity. In addition, Dr. Furhman’s prenatal formula contains additional ingredients that are beneficial for women who are, or may become pregnant in the near future. Purchase women’s formula on Amazon. Purchase women’s prenatal formula on Amazon.
Dr. Fuhrman’s men’s formula contains a well-rounded supply of supplemental nutrition, but also includes compounds such as pomegranate, reishi mushroom, cranberry, and tomato extracts that may support prostate health, as well as taurine, which may improve athletic ability in physically active men. Like all of Dr. Fuhrman’s multi-vitamins, the men’s formula is derived from whole foods, non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, and manufactured in a facility using the highest level quality controls. Purchase men’s formula on Amazon.
For the younger crowd, Dr. Fuhrman also makes one of the best chewable children’s vitamins on the market. The children’s formula is wheat, dairy, gluten, and soy free. It is also free of sugar, preservatives, artificial flavorings, and harmful food coloring agents. Purchase children’s formula on Amazon
Vegan B12
For those not interested in taking a multi-vitamin, at the very least, supplementing with B12 is usually a requrement for almost everyone.
B12 is created from micro-organisms in the earth’s soil. However, because of modern industrial agriculture, the use of heavy pesticides, and extensive washing/sanitizing of supermarket fruits and vegetables, it is hard for people on even the best plant-based diets to get enough B12 from their diet. Additionally, although meat and animal foods contain B12, B12 is highly sensitive to heat, and not always easily absorbed from meat, dairy, fish, and eggs. It is no surprise that more and more, everyone from hardcore vegans to heavy meat eaters are ending up B12 deficient. Because of this, most reputable doctors recommend taking a B12 supplement in order to protect from long-term and potentially damaging B12 deficiency.
The B12 from Global Healing Center is one of the highest-quality, vegan-friendly, and organic B12 options on the market. In contrast to most B12 supplements, It contains methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, the two most bioactive forms of vitamin B-12. Click image to read more and purchase Vegansafe B12 today.
Vegan D3
In addition to B12, D3 is another essential nutrient that many people will need to take in supplement form. D3 boosts the immune system, assists with calcium absorption to promote bone strength, supports the nervous system, and promotes brain health.
Suntrex D3 is a premium quality vitamin D3 supplement produced by extracting oil from hearty, nutrient-dense plants known as lichens. Every batch is analyzed to verify purity and D3 content. Lichen sourced D3 is recognized by the Vegan Society as the one form of D3 suitable for vegans. It is completely free of toxins and allergens, and contains no yeast, wheat, soy, milk, salt, sugar, preservatives or artificial colors. Click image and purchase Suntrex today.