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Adding supplements to your daily routine can help you achieve a more well-rounded diet. Plus, making sure that your body is getting all of the right nutrients can be hugely beneficial for your overall health. Although your body’s particular needs will vary on an individual basis and you should check with your doctor before adding any supplement to your routine, there are some popular supplement choices that most experts can get behind.
Keep reading for more details.
Fish Oil
Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, are an important nutrient to start incorporating into your dietary routine. "One of the key nutrients many of us don't get enough of is long chain omega-3 fats (which are found naturally in oily fish, for example, salmon)," Anna Debenham, accredited dietitian from The Biting Truth, tells HuffPost Australia. "There is solid evidence to show that omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for a healthy heart and brain, and play a role in reducing inflammation throughout the body."
Folic Acid
Folic acid is another popular supplement choice with many health benefits. "It helps the body make healthy new red blood cells... Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. If the body does not make enough of these, a person can develop anemia, leading to fatigue, weakness, and a pale complexion," Medical News Today explains.
Making sure that you are getting enough folate is especially important if you are pregnant. "[O]fficial guidelines recommend that all pregnant women and women who might become pregnant take folic acid," the article adds.
Magnesium
According to the Raleigh Medical Group, "Magnesium helps regulate blood sugar and blood pressure by supporting several different types of biochemical reactions in your body... Magnesium is also helps sleep and bone health."
Although magnesium can be found in your regular diet (and is naturally occurring in legumes, whole grains, and leafy veggies), it's one nutrient that is lacking in many Americans' diets. "Almost half of all Americans aren’t getting enough magnesium in their diets," Raleigh Medical Group explains.
Probiotics
Taking a supplement of probiotics is also a popular choice, especially for those who are experiencing any gut or digestive issues. "Probiotics are bacteria that line your digestive tract and support your body’s ability to absorb nutrients and fight infection," Jillian Levy, CHHC, writes for Dr. Axe. "It’s best to take a probiotic that has at least 50 billion CFUs and has strain diversity, including multiple bacterial strains, such as Bacillus clausii, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus."
Plus, certain probiotics can also help your immune system functioning.
