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Staying Alive After 40: My Wellness & Supplement Essentials
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items The supplements and wellness essentials I’m using to support strength, energy, healthy aging and feeling my best after 40. From vitamins and minerals to protein, collagen, probiotics and other wellness staples, these are products I actually use and k...
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Staying Strong
Daily Wellness
Energy & Focus
Hair, Beauty & Aging Well
Staying Strong
Products I use to support strength, muscle, bones and healthy aging after 40.
I started taking this for building muscle and quickly realized it started improving my brain fog and increasing my motivation to do the things I love. I don’t go anywhere without my creatine.
THORNE Creatine, Micronized Creatine Monohydrate Powder, 90 Servings | Supports Lean Muscle Mass, Endurance & Cognitive Function*, Unflavored, 5 g per Serving, NSF Certified for Sport
No whey in this protein so it doesn’t bloat me. And it’s organic. No chalky taste or texture. Blend frozen fruit and almond milk and I add all my other supplements. Delicious.
Orgain Organic Vegan 21g Protein + Superfoods Powder, Chocolate, 2.02lb | Plant based protein, 50 superfoods, 9g prebiotic fiber, gluten free, no added sugar, non-GMO, no lactose ingredients
A supplement I use to support metabolic health and overall wellness. Berberine is commonly used to support healthy blood sugar levels and metabolism. I like adding this supplement to my routine when I’m focused on maintaining balanced energy and supp...
DOCTOR RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTS Berberine Plus 1200mg Per Serving - 120 Veggie Capsules with Royal Jelly
Collagen is one of those things I’ve become much more interested in as I’ve gotten older. I’m especially interested in supporting my skin, hair, nails and joints. This is an easy one to mix into my routine and I like having it on hand.
Fantastic Nutrition Collagen Peptides Powder 2.2lb
This is one of those easy additions that makes sense to me as I get older. I like getting collagen and protein in a form that I can easily add to my routine. It’s especially nice when I want something a little more substantial than another capsule.
16oz Bone Broth Powder with Grass Fed Collagen
Daily Wellness
My everyday wellness essentials for feeling healthy, balanced and energized.
This is the pill organizer I use to keep all my daily vitamins and supplements organized. I love that the compartments are large enough to hold everything I take without having to cram them in. It’s especially handy when I’m traveling or prepping my ...
Betife XXL 7-Day Pill Organizer, Large Travel Pill Dispenser Bottle | Anti-mix, BPA-free ABS, Holds 32 fish-oil softgels per compartment, 21 labels, Pocket-size for travel, supplements.
No more waking up at 3am!! This has multiple types of magnesium not just 1. It will give you deep sleep at night. I like to take it 2 hours before bed to start relaxing. I wake up refreshed and well rested.
BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough 500mg, 7 Forms of Magnesium 60 Capsules | Glycinate, Malate, Citrate & More for Restful Sleep, Stress Resilience & Muscle Recovery
One of the immune-support supplements in my wellness lineup. It combines several ingredients in one daily formula, including vitamin C, making it convenient when I want to keep my supplement routine simple.
Immuneti Advanced Immune Support – Doctor Formulated 6-in-1 Daily Immunity Supplement – Made in USA – With Vitamin C, D3, Zinc, Elderberry, Garlic & Echinacea - Vital Nutrients & Antioxidants (1)
A convenient liquid option for adding vitamin D3 and K2 to my daily wellness routine. I like the dropper format because it’s simple to use and easy to incorporate into my day.
NUSAVA Organic Vitamin D3 K2 Drops with MCT Oil, Mocha, Pack of 2 | Bone, Heart and Immune Support, Vitamin D3 and K2 with MCT Oil and Omega 3, No Fillers, Liquid Drops for Women and Men
One of the supplements I keep in my wellness routine. It combines vitamins D3, K1 and K2 with iodine in one capsule, making it an easy addition to my daily supplement lineup.
Life Extension Vitamins D and K with Sea-Iodine for Thyroid, 60 Capsules | With Vitamin D3, Vitamin K1 & K2 & Iodine, Supports Immune, Bone, Arterial & Thyroid Health, Non-GMO & Gluten-Free
Another vitamin C option I keep in my wellness rotation. I like that it combines Ester-C with citrus bioflavonoids in an easy-to-take capsule, making it simple to add to my daily routine.
Solgar Ester-C Plus 1000 mg Vitamin C with Citrus Bioflavonoids - 100 Capsules - Gentle & Non Acidic - 24-Hour Immune Support, Supports Upper Respiratory Health - Non-GMO, Gluten Free - 100 Servings
A supplement I use as part of my wellness routine when I’m focused on supporting my body during stressful seasons. It contains ingredients including ashwagandha, ginger and rhodiola, which are commonly used for stress and overall wellness support. It...
RLC Labs a-Drenal, 120 Capsules - Herbal, Cortisol Supplement with Ashwagandha, Ginger & Rhodiola to Support Balance, Mood, Energy & Vitality - Adrenal Support Formula (1 Month Supply)
A simple, no-frills way to add vitamin C to my daily routine. It’s unflavored pure ascorbic acid powder, so I can easily mix it into a drink without adding another capsule or tablet to my supplement lineup.
Nutricost Pure Ascorbic Acid Powder (1LB) Unflavored, Vitamin C Powder | 1g Per Serving, 454 Servings
This is one of my favorite wellness staples. I use liquid chlorophyll as an internal deodorizer to help neutralize body odor from the inside out. It’s an easy addition to my daily routine and especially nice when I want to feel fresh throughout the d...
Nature's Way Chlorofresh Liquid Chlorophyll, Internal Deodorant, 16 fl oz | Chlorophyllin Copper Complex, Internal Deodorant Supplement, Supports Healthy Skin and Detox Pathways*, Mint Flavored
A probiotic I include in my wellness routine to support digestive and feminine health. Maintaining a healthy vaginal microbiome is an important part of women’s wellness, especially as we get older. I like having a daily probiotic as part of my overal...
Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Once Daily Women's Probiotics, 50B CFU, 30ct | 50 Billion CFU & Organic Prebiotics – Vaginal Health, Digestive Support, Immune Support, Dairy Free
Energy & Focus
Things I use to support energy, focus and getting through busy days.
A supplement I use to support energy and overall wellness. D-ribose plays a role in the body’s production of ATP, which is involved in cellular energy. I like adding this powder to my routine when I’m focused on supporting energy and staying active.
Life Extension D-Ribose Powder, 150 Grams | Encourages Cellular Energy Production, Supports Heart & Muscle Health, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO & Vegetarian
This was recommended to me by my doctor before I had surgery. It builds up your blood and has iron, but it doesn’t cause constipation. It’s actually the only iron supplement I’ve ever been able to tolerate. The serving is 2 pils daily but I actual...
NaturesPlus Hema-Plex Iron - 60 Fast-Acting Softgels | 85 mg Iron + Vitamin C & Bioflavonoids for Healthy Red Blood Cells - Gluten Free - 20 Servings
One of the supplements I keep in my wellness routine when I need a little extra support managing everyday stress. Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that may help support a calmer mood, stress response and overall sense of well-being. I like it as pa...
Nutricost Ashwagandha Herbal Supplement 600mg, 120 Capsules, Gluten-Free | Vegetarian, GMO-Free, Ashwagandha Root
A supplement I use to support focus, energy, and overall wellness. I like adding it to my mushroom coffee for an easy boost to my daily routine.
Mushroom Extract Powder - Powerful 10 Blend, Organic Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi, Shiitake, Turkey Tail Mushrooms Nootropic Brain Supplement for Energy, Calm, Focus & Immune System Booster
Hair, Beauty & Aging Well
Wellness favorites that support healthy hair, skin and feeling good as I get older.
Okay, this one probably sounds a little strange if you’ve never tried an organ supplement. 😂 I’m not sitting down and eating liver and seven different organ meats, so this is my shortcut. It gives me a way to add beef organ supplements to my routine...
Beef Organ Supplement, Grass Fed, 180ct
I love anything that lets me combine a few things into one step. This gives me MCT oil, collagen peptides and prebiotic acacia fiber in one powder. I can throw it into my coffee or smoothie and keep moving. Less stuff to remember? I’m here for it.
MCT Oil Powder w/ Acacia Fiber & Collagen, 16oz
This grew my hair faster and thicker. I’m not even consistent but it still works. I can tell by my hair strands when I started taking it. My hair is noticeably thicker.
MARYRUTH'S Liquid Multivitamin + Hair Growth | Clinically Tested in Women for Thicker Hair & Facial Wrinkles | Biotin 10000mcg | Lustriva Hair Growth Supplements | Skin Care | Ages 18+ | 30 Fl Oz
I like this one because it gives me more than just collagen. It combines multiple types of collagen with biotin, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. It’s become another option I reach for when I’m focusing on skin, hair, nails and overall wellness.
Multi Collagen Powder with Biotin & Vitamin C