“Are you ready for the holidays?” This seems to be the most popular conversation starter at this time of year. We rush around trying to find gifts for the people in our lives. We stock up on food to serve as we gather together around fireplaces, pianos, families, and friends. We navigate a time crunch as we complete projects, buy presents, bake cookies, and travel. This time of year is centered on giving. We can’t wait to watch our loved ones open our carefully selected gifts.
At CORE chiropractic, we believe that YOUR HEALTH and the health of your loved ones are the most perfect gifts you can give. We have researched and compiled a list of the top 10 supplements on the market. We’ll begin the countdown with five supplements in this post, and we’ll complete the list next week.
10. NAC
N-acetyl cysteine is a mucinogen (breaks up mucus) and has great uses for helping to improve bronchitis, sinus infections, COPD, and pneumonia. Often, NAC is used in hospitals to treat acetaminophen overdoses, ALS, and liver toxicity.
9. Multi-Vitamin
A good multi-vitamin can be a great daily foundation for a person’s health. Make sure your multi-vitamin contains a complete B-vitamin, dissolves in vinegar in less than 7 minutes, does not use calcium carbonate as its calcium source, is made from whole foods, and is reasonably priced.
8. L-Tyrosine
An amino acid found in dairy, meat, eggs, nuts, beans, and oats. L-tyrosine is a precursor to the production of thyroid hormones, dopamine, and adrenaline. It is not a stimulant, but does work well as a treatment for weight loss (appetite suppressant), ADD, mental fatigue, depression, and PMS. Do not take within four hours of sleeping.
7. GABA
Gama Amino Butyric Acid is a neurotransmitter produced and used in the brain. It acts as an inhibitor to the central nervous system, thus has a calming effect on the brain. It is used to treat anxiety and induce healthy sleep patterns.
6. Vitamin D3
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the only version of vitamin D that is readily absorbable as a supplement. Your body can make vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. You can ingest vitamin D when you eat or drink milk, fish, fish oils, and egg yolks. Vitamin D deficiency is widely common and can cause many biological problems including a decrease in bone density (Rickets,) cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, severe asthma in children, and cancer. Vitamin D may help conditions such as diabetes (types I and II,) hypertension, glucose intolerance, and multiple sclerosis. Vitamin D deficiency can be created by limited sun exposure and overuse of suntan lotions, reduction in dietary vitamin D intake, dark skin, living in the north, age-related kidney dysfunction, digestive disorders, and obesity. The most common months for vitamin D deficiencies are October-April and August.
While you might be familiar with a few of these suggested supplements, others may be new. Please check back next week as we complete the countdown of the most important supplements for your body.
Our Roanoke, Virginia chiropractic office is a wealth of information and resources. Your whole health is our focus, and these supplements are available for purchase in our office. Through December 23, all supplements are 20% off (excludes AM and PM Blends). If you need more information regarding the supplements listed above, please call our office: 1-540-344-1055.
Dr. Daryl Rich, DC, CSCS
