The foundations of health are in the food we eat, the sleep we enjoy, the relationships we foster, the ways we move our bodies, and the practices we employ to manage the inevitable stresses of life. Sometimes we need a little push to reap the full benefits of any one of those non-negotiable (a digestive enzyme say, or some melatonin to help with sleep), and sometimes we need a nudge for another health goals.
Supplements are really meant to be just that – supplemental to our health, rather than foundational. They may be pills, liquids, or powders, and the choice is often up to the patient. Some prefer pills for the convenience in organizing them once a week, and others want anything but a pill! It’s what works best for you that should be the primary determinant.
Some of the most commonly used supplements are nutritional to help offset the damage that modern agriculture has done to our food supply. Whether that’s a basic multi, or a more targeted nutrient to affect a specific complaint such as acne, pain, or PMS, the need for nutritional and nutraceutical supplements is arguably higher today than ever before. Luckily there are some wonderful companies putting together high quality blends to help us reach our health goals without hitting “pill fatigue”.