05/15/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            🌿 Here’s a peek into what I’m currently taking and why!
These supplements support my overall health—from energy & mood to gut & immune balance. Everything I take is intentional & based on my body’s needs. Below is a quick breakdown of each one & the purpose it serves. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting new supplements—everyone’s body is different!
1. Metagenics D3 10,000+K
+ Purpose: Supports bone & cardiovascular health.
+ Mechanism: Vitamin D3 enhances calcium absorption; K2 helps direct calcium to bones and away from arteries.
2. EnteroVite    
+ Purpose: Promotes gut health & microbiome balance.
+ Mechanism: Provides nutrients and cofactors to support intestinal epithelial integrity and microbial balance.
3. Turmero-XL Active
+ Purpose: Reduces inflammation & supports antioxidant activity.
+ Mechanism: Contains curcumin (from turmeric) in a highly bioavailable form that modulates inflammatory pathways (e.g., NF-kB).
4. ADEK-Pro
+ Purpose: Addresses deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
+ Mechanism: These vitamins play crucial roles in vision, immune function, antioxidant protection, & coagulation.
5. Methyl-SP
+ Purpose: Supports methylation & detoxification pathways.
+ Mechanism: Provides B vitamins & cofactors to assist in methyl group transfer needed for DNA repair, neurotransmitter production, and detoxification.
6. Pure Encapsulations Magnesium (Glycinate)
+ Purpose: Aids in relaxation, sleep, and muscle function.
+ Mechanism: Magnesium acts as a cofactor in hundreds of enzymatic reactions; glycinate form enhances absorption & reduces laxative effects.
7. Thorne Basic B Complex
+ Purpose: Supports energy metabolism & stress response.
+ Mechanism: B vitamins serve as cofactors in mitochondrial energy production and neurotransmitter synthesis.
8. Metagenics OmegaGenics EPA-DHA 500
+ Purpose: Promotes cardiovascular, brain, & joint health.
+ Mechanism: Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA) reduce inflammation & support cell membrane fluidity.
9. Integrative Therapeutics DHEA-25
+ Purpose: Supports hormonal balance & adrenal function.
+ Mechanism: DHEA is a precursor to s*x hormones & may help with mood, energy, & immune modulation.
10. NOW NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) 600 mg
+ Purpose: Enhances detoxification & antioxidant defense.
+ Mechanism: NAC is a precursor to glutathione, the body's master antioxidant, & supports liver detox.
11. Trizomal Glutathione
+ Purpose: Provides antioxidant support & detoxification.
+ Mechanism: Delivers bioavailable glutathione to neutralize free radicals & maintain cellular redox balance.
12. MegaSporeBiotic
+ Purpose: Restores & maintains a healthy gut microbiome.
+ Mechanism: Contains spore-forming probiotics that survive stomach acid and colonize the gut, promoting immune and digestive health.