Supplements

Bridge the Gap

Supplements fill nutritional gaps in our diets, supporting overall health and optimal bodily functions. While they should not replace a balanced diet, supplements can enhance immunity and provide essential nutrients conveniently filling nutritional gaps.

Minerals are also vital for our bodies as they support bone health, fluid balance, nerve function, muscle contraction, enzyme production, hormone regulation, and nutrient transportation. Deficiencies in minerals can lead to health problems.

Vitamins
Select a vitamin from the list below to display additional information.

Name	Recommended Dose
A	M: 900 mcg (3,000 IU) ::: W: 700 mcg (2,333 IU)
D	31–70: 15 mcg (600 IU) ::: 71+: 20 mcg (800 IU)
E	M: 900 mcg (3,000 IU) ::: W: 700 mcg (2,333 IU)
K	M: 120 mcg ::: W: 90 mcg
C	M: 90 mg ::: W:75mg ::: Smokers: Add 35 mg
B1	Men: 1.2 mg ::: Women: 1.1 mg
B2	Men: 1.3 mg ::: Women: 1.1 mg
B3	Men: 16 mg ::: Women: 14mg
B5	Men: 5 mg ::: Women: 5 mg
B6	Men / Women 19–50yrs: 1.3 mg ::: Men 51+ yrs: 1.7 mg ::: Women 51+ yrs: 1.5 mg
B7	Men: 30 mcg ::: Women: 30 mcg
B9	Men: 400 mcg ::: Women: 490 mcg
B12	Men: 2.4 mcg Women: 2.4 mcg

Vitamin

B12

Benefits

Helps convert food into energy
Plays a significant role in synthesizing DNA
Produces red blood cells
Contributes to nerve health
Prevents anemia
Reduces the risk of heart disease Improves memory and cognitive function
Prevents dementia
Boosts energy

Food Sources

Meat: beef, ham, chicken, turkey
Seafood: trout, salmon, crab, tuna, clams, haddock, octopus, mussels, oysters, herring, sardines, cod
Eggs
Milk
Yogurt
Swiss cheese
Soy
empeh

Notes:

Water Soluble

Two forms of B12 are commonly sold.
Methylcobalamin and Cyancobalamin Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic form while methylcobalamin is natural and has a higher bioavailabilty.
A lack of vitamin B12 can cause memory loss, dementia, and numbness in the arms and legs.