Best Vitamins and Supplements, Part One

Calcium – necessary for strong, dense bones and teeth. Take with Vitamin D which helps its absorption and only a certain amount can be absorbed at once, so eat calcium-rich foods spread out through the day. Avoid excess caffeine and high protein amounts which interferes with the body’s use of calcium.

Vitamin D – 10 minutes of sunlight a day can give you vitamin D. Good for skin, heart health, enhances immunity, regulates blood sugar, prevents cancer. D3 helps with calcium use.

Omega 3s - 200mg/day, good for heart health and skin, decreases risk of stroke. Found in fatty fish like salmon, sardines, and tuna.

Vitamin B Complex – For skin, hair, eyes, and liver. Improves muscle tone in intestinal tract and combats stress. B6 and B12 can help with depression symptoms. B3 (Niacin) is essential for metabolism.

CoQ10 - Good for heart health, provides and sustains energy, power and stamina, prevents skin cancer.

Echinacea purpurea – Proven immunity booster.