Mailbag: Top 3 Supplements You Should Take
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted October 3, 2023
“So many vitamins I feel I have to take. Is there one that covers it all? Or a top three?”
Jon from Grove City, OH
Hi Jon,
I typically suggest a multivitamin when anyone tells me they want to take only one supplement.
The reason why is simple. One of the most vital things supplements can do for us is make up for nutritional shortcomings in our diets.
We all INTEND to eat healthy, of course. And we DO try our best. But despite those good intentions, it’s easy to fall short from time to time.
When that happens, a multivitamin can cover your bases, filling in the gaps when you don’t get all the nutrients your body needs to function at its best.
If folks want to add a second supplement to the mix I’d choose fish oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.
Like vitamins, your body requires these essential fats to function at the top of its game.
In fact, I have a filing cabinet FILLED with fish oil studies proving that essential fatty acids support overall well-being, including heart, brain, skin, and metabolic health.
But you need to get these healthy fats from your FOOD as your body doesn’t make its own supply. And the typical Western diet is often low in omega-3s.
So, once again, a supplement is the best way to fill in the gap.
Finally, if folks want to add a third supplement to their routine, choose something that addresses your specific health condition or weakness.
For example, if you have an illness such as diabetes, heart disease, or mild cognitive decline… or a family history of a disease…. you can choose a supplement that helps with that specific issue.
P.S. For MORE on the value of multivitamins, see my earlier report, “A STRONG Case for Multivitamins.”
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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