To recap
My argument for including vitamin, anti-oxidant and mineral supplements is referred to here where I’ve set out what to look out for in choosing a supplement manufacturer – and as the heading says you may wish to read the article first before reading on.
To review my criteria and to summarise – this is the bulleted list referred to:
- Is the company FDA, USP, BP or TGA approved?
- Which manufacturing good practise standard is followed?
- Do all ingredients meet “pharmaceutical” standards or only some?
- Does the company manufacture the majority of their products inhouse?
- Who founded the company – a scientist or someone with just a good idea?
- Are all ingredients listed on the label?
- Does the company choose effective ingredients or the cheapest?
- Is the company known for its investment in research?
- How many research PhDs, microbiologists, medical practitioners and nutritionists are on staff?
- Are the company’s products reviewed in an independent publication such as the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements?
- How many science or sport-based awards has the company received?
- Are the company’s products trusted by elite athletes as being pure and effective?
- Does the company engage in or actively support humanitarian or charitable projects
OK – here we go:
(Products purchased through links on this page benefit from a discount. I also receive a financial reward from the company as a “thank you” for the recommendation).
Balance & Immunity
Vitamin D3 – Cholecalciferol. Helps the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. Aids in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus. A minimum of 50 mcg or 2000 IU per day is recommended.
My blog post on this can be found here: https://theageingwellacademy.com/vitamin-d/
Many medical authorities are currently recommending anywhere from 10 mcg to over 100 – I take close to 100 mcg
This is the link to the product I have personally used on a daily basis for a number of years: https://www.usana.com/s/u_RCc
Essential Foundation
I also value taking broad-spectrum antioxidants and core minerals.
Why broad-spectrum? One nutrient alone is not going to work as well as a cascade of essential vitamins, phytochemicals, amino acids etc and core and trace minerals, carefully chosen to work together to ensure full bioavailability and effectiveness.
This product is my daily foundation of antioxidants and minerals and has been for the last 22 years (although this product has gone through many upgrades in the formulations as and when the science shows it to be necessary).
Follow this link to find out more and purchase at a discount from the usual retail price:- https://www.usana.com/s/sms7N
Joint & Movement
This product has been reported by athletes and people of all ages to protect joints and reduce inflammation. The manufacturers use a higher quality form of glucosamine (gl hydrochloride) than is often found in over the counter preparations and a highly available form of curcumin, which is nearly 30% more bioavailable than turmeric or standardised curcumin alone. Other popular ingredients, such as chondroitin, are not included where the science does not fully back up their effectiveness.
This is the link to read more about this product and purchase if required:- https://www.usana.com/s/p3Q_K3