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Essential Vitamins and Minerals Needed Daily for Optimum Health

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These essential vitamins I take daily. They include A, D3, K2, E, and most importantly, the B vitamins that are critical in regulating optimum body performance.
 
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Magnesium Glycinate improves sleep, reduces anxiety, helps with muscle relaxation and supports bone and heart health.
Swanson Ultra Albion Magnesium Glycinate - 2 Pack 133 mg 2 ...
 
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Vitamin D3 with vitamin K2 are essential nutrients and helps your body absorb calcium better. Vitamin K2 directs calcium to your bones, instead of joints and arteries, as too much calcium can be problematic.
Swanson Premium Extra Strength D3 & K2 - 5000 IU & 100 mcg 60 Vegan Caps
 
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Selenium is an essential nutrient and antioxidant that is crucial for bodily health, supporting immune function, protecting against cell damage and it plays a role in thyroid hormone metabolism.
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Vitamin E helps maintain healthy skin and eyes and strengthen the body's natural defense against illness and infection.
Vitamin E Supplements - Swanson®
 
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Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in various bodily functions including immune system health, wound healing and growth and development.
Swanson Premium Zinc Gluconate 50 mg 250 Caps
 
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Vitamin A supports healthy vision, especially in low light. It's also essential for healthy development of bones, teeth and other tissues.
Vitamin A Supplements - Swanson®
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B-12 defficiency is a huge problem, especially for those that have nerve related illnesses. It's critical for brain and nerve function and also the production of healthy red blood cells. B-12 deficiency symptoms include fatigue, breathlessness, numbn...
Swanson Vitamin B-12 with Folic Acid 60 Tabs
 
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Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P5P) is the active form of vitamin B6. It's more beneficial than the other forms because it is directly absorbed by your body. Because of its role in nerve health, this vitamin is extremely important to MS patients.
Swanson Premium P-5-P Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate 20 mg 60 Caps
 
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Thiamine Is the naturally water-soluble version of B1. There is another version of B1 called Benfotiamine, which is synthetic, but it is fat-soluble version, so it is definitely more absorbable and recommended.
Swanson Premium Vitamin B1 Thiamin 100 mg 250 Caps
 
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There is the synthetic version of B1 called Benfotiamine, which is fat-soluble, so it is definitely more absorbable, than Thiamine, which is the naturally water-soluble version.
Swanson Ultra Benfotiamine - Maximum Strength 300 mg 60 Veg ...
 
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Calcium is a necessity for healthy bones, especially as a woman. Calcium is better absorbed when you take it with vitamin D3 and K2.
Calcium Supplements - Swanson®
 
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Vitamin C keeps you healthy and can protect your cells from free radical damage.
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Iodine plays a crucial role in thyroid hormone production which regulates your metabolism growth and even brain development. Low iodine can cause problems with your thyroid or even developmental issues.
Iodine Supplements - Swanson®
 
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Potassium is an essential nutrient that is hard to get in your recommended daily amount. So supplementing can be a potential option if you cannot eat enough foods rich in potassium.
Swanson Ultra Potassium Citrate 99 mg 120 Caps
 
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You cannot absorb vitamins and minerals if your gut bacteria is not healthy. I take this Pre and probiotic fiber to help aid in my vitamin absorption and get my gut bacteria right.
Swanson Probiotics Probiotic+ Prebiotic Fiber 1 Billion CFU 60 Vegan ...