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Vitamins & Herbs | Top Glow Picks
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items Everything starts on the inside. Whether you’re working on your energy, skin, hair, metabolism, or building better habits, these are my top picks for supporting your goals from the inside out. I’ve personally tried many of these, researched the ingre...
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Foundational Wellness
Mood, Stress & Calm
Energy, Focus & Performance
Hair, Skin & Nails
Metabolic & Weight Support
Herbs & Teas
Foundational Wellness
I make sure I’m covering the basics before adding a bunch of extras. These are the foundational vitamins and nutrients I reach for to support my overall health and fill gaps.
If you want the basics covered without taking a whole bunch of separate pills, this is my pick. It has several of the staples I've already mentioned, including vitamin D, B12, folate, and other vitamins and minerals, plus a few extras. I don't mind s...
Pure Encapsulations O.N.E. Multivitamin 30ct
My #1 foundational pick, I have been taking this for almost 3 years now. I like AG1 because it combines vitamins and minerals with greens, plant-based ingredients, adaptogens, and probiotics, so you're getting a lot in one scoop instead of adding a b...
AG1 Greens Powder Multivitamin & Probiotic
Brown and Black girls, tap in. People with darker skin make less vitamin D from sunlight because melanin reduces the skin’s ability to produce it, and spending a lot of time indoors means even less sun exposure. Vitamin D is important for your bones,...
Nature Made Vitamin D3 2000 IU (50 mcg) Softgels, Vitamin D Dietary Supplement, 100 Count
This is a staple in my routine. Iron is needed to make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen throughout your body, and vitamin C helps your body absorb the type of iron found in plant foods. You don't need to take iron if you're already getting enough, bu...
Pure Encapsulations Iron-C, 60 Capsules
Not everything has to be a new wellness product. Fish oil is a staple. Fish oil gives you EPA and DHA, two omega-3s that have been extensively studied for cardiovascular health, and getting enough omega-3s is part of the bigger picture for heart and ...
Nature Made Extra Strength Burp Less Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplements 1400 mg Minis Softgels, 80 Count
A more budget-friendly greens powder option. Huel packs 27 vitamins and minerals into its Daily Greens formula along with greens, fruits, plant-based ingredients, probiotics, and other blends, so I like it when you want more nutritional coverage with...
Huel Daily Greens Superfood Powder
A pretty straightforward recommendation and a core body pick. B12 helps keep your nervous system and red blood cells healthy, and it can be especially important to pay attention to if you don't eat much meat, fish, eggs, or dairy.
NOW Foods Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg + Folic Acid
Mood, Stress & Calm
I want to feel calmer without feeling completely knocked out. I reach for these when I want a little more support through stressful days and better nights.
My #1 pick for feeling calmer without feeling sleepy. L-theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea, and studies suggest it may help promote relaxation and reduce stress, especially during stressful situations. I take it before big presentations...
NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg + Inositol 180 Veg Caps
My go-to nighttime magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral your body uses for nerve and muscle function, and research suggests magnesium may have a role in sleep and relaxation, although the evidence isn't conclusive. I like glycinate for my evening routin...
Now Foods Magnesium Glycinate 240 Tablets
A popular favorite stress support. This Ayurvedic herb has been studied for stress, anxiety, and cortisol, with several studies finding that it may help people feel less stressed and more balanced. I’ve taken it before and liked having it in my routi...
Now KSM-66 Ashwagandha, Stress & Sleep, 90 Veg Caps
Energy, Focus & Performance
I want more energy, better focus, and stronger workouts without relying on coffee all day. These are the supplements I've tried for energy, performance, and recovery.
One of the supplements I use every day. Creatine helps your muscles make energy during short, intense activity, which is why it’s one of the most researched supplements for strength and exercise performance. I personally like the extra energy I feel ...
Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate 500G Powder
My pick when I want a little extra mental oomph. Lion’s mane is a mushroom that’s being studied for cognition, memory, mood, and nerve health, and early human research has found some interesting results, including improvements on certain cognitive ta...
NOW Foods Lion's Mane 500mg 120 Veg Caps
One I used during my weight-loss journey, especially around exercise. L-carnitine helps transport fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they can be used for energy, which is why it’s often included in workout and weight-management routines. Resear...
NOW Foods L-Carnitine 1,000 mg, 100 Tabs
My go-to EAA option. Essential amino acids are the amino acids your body can’t make on its own, and they’re important for building and maintaining muscle protein. I like having this around when I want something straightforward for workout support and...
OptimalAmino Essential Amino Acid Tablets 300
Electrolytes are about way more than dieting. Sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes help with fluid balance, nerve signaling, and muscle function, which is why I like them around workouts, hot days, and especially when I was doing keto and paying...
Nutricost Electrolyte Complex Powder, Fruit Punch, 120 Servings
Hair, Skin & Nails
I want to support my goals from the inside out. These are the supplements I reach for based on what I’m working on, from hair thinning to skin health and more.
My #1 collagen supplement. I’m taking this one and I love the taste, which is honestly a big deal because it’s so hard to find a collagen powder that I actually want to drink consistently. Collagen supplements have been studied for skin hydration and...
BB LAB Good Night Marine Collagen Powder
A scientifically strong reccomendation for skin and beauty. NAC helps the body make glutathione, one of its main antioxidants, and it’s been studied in dermatology for things like oxidative stress, inflammation, pigmentation, and hair-related conditi...
Pure Encapsulations NAC 600 mg, 90 Capsules
My #1 antioxidant supplement pick. Glutathione is one of the body’s main antioxidants, and it’s also involved in the pathways that regulate melanin production, which is why researchers have studied it for skin pigmentation and dark spots. I’ve been t...
NOW Foods Glutathione 500 mg, 60 Veg Caps
Look into this one for hair support! Pumpkin seed oil is interesting because it may help reduce the activity of 5-alpha-reductase, the enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT. DHT can shrink hair follicles in people who are genetically sensitive t...
NOW Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg, 200 Softgels
A great pick for skin and hair-focused goals. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid and antioxidant that has been studied for skin moisture, elasticity, and protection from environmental stress, with some research also looking at its potential role in supporti...
NOW Foods Astaxanthin 10mg, 60 Softgels
Please look into this one for skin goals! It’s involved in NAD-related processes that help your cells produce energy, while most of the skin-specific research has looked at topical niacinamide, including its role in supporting the skin barrier and ce...
NOW Foods Niacinamide 500 mg, 100 Veg Caps
Metabolic & Weight Support
I want to support my metabolism while building habits that actually help with weight loss. Look into these for appetite, digestion, blood sugar, and metabolic support.
My #1 fiber pick. Psyllium is a soluble fiber that can support poop regularity and can also help with blood sugar and cholesterol management. I like it because fiber is something I actually need more of in my everyday routine this feels much more use...
NOW Foods Psyllium Husk Caps 500 mg, 200 Veg
One I used during my keto/weight-loss journey. Berberine is a plant compound that has been studied for blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity and resistance. personally felt like this one gave me an extra oomph during that period, but I still...
NOW Berberine Glucose Support with MCT Oil, 90 Softgels
Please look into this you're dealing with hormonal or metabolic issues. Inositol is involved in insulin signaling, and it’s been studied quite a bit in women with PCOS for things like insulin sensitivity, hormone levels, cycles, and symptoms related ...
Pure Encapsulations Inositol Complex, 60 Capsules
If you need to get some movement in the bowl area, this is like Zumba. Glucomannan is a soluble fiber that expands when it absorbs water, which is why it’s often used for fullness and digestive support. I’ve taken it myself and, in my experience, it ...
NOW Foods Glucomannan 575 mg, 180 Veg Caps
Herbs & Teas
Sometimes wellness is as simple as making a good cup of tea. These are the herbs and teas I reach for when I want something calming, refreshing, and soothing.
My #1 favorite tea ever! I love having this around when I want something that feels a little more comforting than plain tea. Yuzu, honey citron, and ginger make this naturally bright, warming, and comforting, and ginger has been traditionally used fo...
KPANTRY Korean Yuja Tea Honey Citron Ginger
This is the kind of thing I like having around when I want my routine to feel a little more natural and calming. Lemon balm has traditionally been used for calming and relaxation, and I like having a liquid option because I can add a little to water ...
Herb Pharm, Lemon Balm, Alcohol-Free, 1 fl oz (30 ml)
My pick when I want a little extra support and something cozy. This blend combines elderberry, lemon balm, and ashwagandha, so I like it for those days when I want something warm and calming but still want a little wellness support in the mix.
Yogi Elderberry Lemon Balm Immune Plus Stress, Organic Herbal Wellness Tea Bags, 16 Count
My go-to when I want something tart, fruity, and refreshing. Hibiscus has a long history of traditional use and has also been studied for cardiovascular support, including its potential effect on blood pressure. I mostly love this one iced when I wan...
Traditional Medicinals Organic Hibiscus Tea
I ADORE peppermint tea, it reminds me of christmas time. Peppermint has traditionally been used for digestion and is especially nice after a heavy meal. I love the fresh, minty taste and keep this one around for those “I'm not feeling too well” momen...
Traditional Medicinals Organic Peppermint Herbal Tea Bags, 16 Count
A calming addition to any day. Chamomile has been used traditionally for relaxation and winding down, and I like having a simple caffeine-free tea like this around when I want something warm and calming before bed. It’s also a nice option when your s...
Stash Tea Chamomile Herbal Tea Bags, 20 Ct