With health at the top of many minds heading into the New Year, we’re taking a look at the best vitamins and supplements for 2021. As mentioned in our Everyday Holistic Health Practices blog, proper nutrition is foundational for your healthy body and mind. With food as your baseline, many of your nutritional bases will be covered so to speak, but vitamins and supplements can help address any deficiencies and provide powerful, additional support.
Reeling from the pandemic, many have embraced vitamins and supplements more now than ever before. Perhaps then it’s no surprise the supplement industry growth hit double digits this year for the first time since 1997, with current estimates being 12.1% growth and $54.5 billion in sales. Here are some favorites we think will continue to be on the rise in 2021:
B Vitamins: Promoting the health of the nervous system and supporting energy production, B1, B3, B5, B6 and B12/Vitamin B Complex may also help the body’s ability to manage stress.
Vitamin C: Acting as an antioxidant, Vitamin C helps protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. It is necessary for the production of collagen and is therefore also important for skin, bone, and joint health.
Calcium: Needed for healthy bones and teeth, calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Studies show women are four times more likely to develop osteoporosis than men thanks to the fact that they lose bone mass and strength once they hit the age of 30, driving the need especially for women to ensure they have enough of this vital mineral.
Curcumin: Derived from Turmeric Root Extract, Curcumin has powerful antioxidant effects. It exerts neuroprotective activity, supports colon health, and helps maintain a healthy cardiovascular system. It neutralizes free radicals on its own but also stimulates your body’s own antioxidant enzymes.
Vitamin D helps with calcium absorption, improves bone and muscle strength; supports heart health, provides immune support, and helps improve mood.
Elderberry: As a centuries-old tradition, it has been used by herbalists as a tonic to maintain health and well-being. More recently, Elderberry has been recognized for its high nutritive value, especially for its potent free radical scavenging vitamins and anthocyanins which may boost your immune system, help tame inflammation, and decrease stress.
Fish Oil: Also known as Omega 3, Fish Oil can help reduce pain and swelling, which in turn promotes heart, brain, vision, and joint health.
Magnesium: Supporting energy production, magnesium is a mineral critical for energy production and metabolism, muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and bone mineralization. It supports brain health and can have calming effects on the body and mind.
Melatonin: Melatonin is involved in many biological functions including regulation of normal sleep/wake cycles and the regulation of the immune system. It also supports maintenance of a healthy gastrointestinal lining.
Zinc: As a trace mineral and an essential micronutrient that’s needed for numerous functions in your body, Zinc is also important for a strong immune system and helps keep your skin, eyes, and heart healthy.
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