I’m a mother, nutritional therapist and author who has been sharing recipes to help you get the glow back for the last 8 years...
I often get asked about what supplements I take and for my stand point on them…
One of the big problems with supplements is that often we are not absorbing them properly. This may be due to poor digestion or the poor quality of your chosen supplements.
One key thing to watch out for it the quality. Look for the chelated form especially when you are buying minerals like zinc, magnesium and iron. What chelated means is that the minerals are attached to an amino acids which means its gets into your system easily. Which is what were aiming for.
Sorry to be crude, but if your pee is bright yellow then your vitamins are just going in and out… or you are overdoing them.
When it comes to B vitamins, activated forms are best so if you take B12 get one that says activated or one which contains methyl. This just means that it will get into your beautiful body more easily.
Our body can only absorb a certain amount at one time, so don’t drown yourself- stagger your vitamins throughout the day.
Yes, supplements are good but instead of having 10 fish oil tablets, try and eat some salmon or sardines to up your omega 3s.
Don’t take your supplements with tea of coffee as it hinders the absorption, take it with lemon and water this helps it get in ya.
Hope this article helped uncover some mysteries around your pill popping!
My food philosophy is all about enlivening the hottest, happiest and healthiest you. It’s about keeping things simple and delicious so you don’t feel bored or deprived.
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