Supplements can make a huge impact, but you have to give them time.
Supplements aren’t instant. Here’s how long they may actually take.
Magnesium: 3–7 days for muscles, can take up to 3 months for some mental health challenges.
Vitamin D: 4–8 weeks
Omega-3s: 4–12 weeks
B vitamins: within days for many people
Timeline = consistency + the right dose + the right form.
**These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA
Are You Wasting Your Money?
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What I take every single day as a Functional pharmacist.
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If you’re experiencing these symptoms… it might be nutrient-related
Sometimes we might think our fatigue or hair loss might just be signs of normal aging, but It could just be that we need better nutrition. Fatigue — B vitamins, iron, vitamin D, copper Muscle cramps — Magnesium, Potassium Hair loss — Zinc, iron, biotin Anxiety or irritability — Magnesium, B vitamins, Zinc Slow wound healing — Zinc, vitamin C These symptoms don’t alway ...
Losing sleep and can’t think straight?
Losing sleep and can’t think straight?
Creatine has been shown to augment mental capacity after sleep deprivation.
Take Creatine Monohydrate 5 grams per day
For Best results: load with 20grams daily for 7 days followed by 5 grams per day.
**These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA
Stressed? These are the MOST underrated supplements for modern-day overwhelm.
Stressed? Maybe a prescription isn't the first thing to try. Besides breathing and meditation, there are some nutrients and supplements that are awesome! These are the MOST underrated supplements for modern-day overwhelm. L-Theanine — Smooth, focused calm. Magnesium Threonate — Magnesium that can more easily cross the blood-brain barrier to support brain calm.GABA — Natura ...
Break the Winter Blues
Do you deal with the Winter Blues?
Did you know that most people with the Winter Blues (or Seasonal Affective Disorder–SAD) usually have high melatonin levels? Melatonin is a natural hormone in your body. Studies have found that bright sunlight depletes melatonin levels and can help alleviate those Winter Blues.
Takeaways for Winter Blues:
(My personal help, although you may hate the idea, is to lay undressed in a tanning bed for a few minutes once a week)
Accidental Gluten Exposure
Recommendations for accidental exposure to gliaden in the celiac or gluten-sensitive patient.
Food Sensitivity
Some Foods may be making you feel worse! One HUGE way to decrease inflammation is to avoid foods you are eating that you are sensitive to. There is a difference between a sensitivity and an allergy.
Gluten: the Tooth of the Matter
I love the grain field next to my house. I love to watch it grow and turn colors. My favorite time of the year is when it is almost ready to turn colors. The green stalks will move in the breeze and look just like the waves on the ocean. It is beautiful.