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The vitamins and supplements that actually make a difference
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items I've taken so many supplements over the years… these are the ones that have stuck! (NOT medical advice)
I've been taking this instead of ibuprofen and so far it's worked just as well. I always have it in my purse now.
Life Extension Migra-Eeze™
B vitamins are so important, and this is the one my doctor recommended.
Pure Encapsulations B-Complex Plus Dietary Supplement -- 60 Capsules
This is a must for me, since I have MTHFR mutations.
Superior Source Methylfolate
Before I knew I had MCAS and histamine issues, this was the only thing that calmed my violent reactions to everything I ate! It works in minutes.
Boiron AllergyCalm -- 60 Meltaway Tablets
I always have these in my purse to help with gas and bloating. My mom and husband started taking them too because they work so well.
NOW Peppermint Gels -- 90 Softgels
I keep charcoal in my purse at all times. Whenever I eat something that makes me bloated, gassy, or upsets my stomach, I take this immediately. It's actually used by emergency personnel in overdose or poisoning cases!
Vitacost Activated Charcoal
Added ANOTHER kind of magnesium to my routine - magnesium lotion!
Life-Flo Magnesium Lotion
Can you tell I have a lot of stomach problems? :P I prefer taking these capsules instead of drinking ACV. I take it before meals to improve digestion.
Vitacost Apple Cider Vinegar Powder
I take L-Threonate magnesium because it crosses the blood brain barrie and also has less of a laxative effect.
Life Extension Neuro-Mag Magnesium L-Threonate
I take Sabina homeopathic EVERY MONTH to reduce my very heavy bleeding. It works!
Boiron Sabina 30C
This supplement single-handedly reduced my PMDD from 2 weeks to 1 week every month. I will be subscribed forever and ever and ever.
Jubilance for PMDD
Cramp bark has been at least as effective as ibuprofen for managing my horrific endometriosis period cramps, and it works FAST.
Cramp Bark Liquid Herbal Extract - Herb Pharm
I noticed a difference in effectiveness between this and cheaper brands. It's supposed to be much more absorbable. I'll always buy this one now.
Liposomal Vitamin C -- 1000 mg
I started taking this for indigestion, but I unexpectedly noticed a huge improvement with my MCAS symptoms when I started taking this HCL.
Betaine HCl Pepsin & Gentian Bitters
I use castor oil packs for constipation, bloating, and abdominal pain. It's important that castor oil is organic and in a glass bottle because your body absorbs so much of it.
Organic Castor Oil
This is the nuclear option when I have constipation. It works when nothing else will, but I also have to spend all day next to a toilet.
Aloe Vera Innerleaf
This one's for constipation! It's a dry powder (very portable) form of magnesium citrate that works fast.
Magnesium Citrate Powder
I take liquid ginger when I have symptoms of indigestion, and it improves my symptoms within minutes.
Herb Pharm Ginger
My doctor had me take 500mg, 2x a day, for 5 days liposomal glutathione before taking my urine mycotoxin test. This is a process known as provocation and increases the accuracy of the test, because the glutathione helps your body detox the mycotoxins...
Codeage Liposomal Glutathione Supplement 500 mg Setria L Glutathione Reduced -- 60 Capsules
L-Threonate magnesium is one of the only types that crosses the blood-brain barrier.
Codeage Liposomal Magnesium L-Threonate Supplement Magtein Magnesium Threonate -- 90 Capsules
My practitioner stressed the need for more potassium in my diet. This was my pick for a supplement.
NOW Potassium Chloride Powder -- 8 oz
Unfortunately, I've relied on liquid melatonin to get to sleep for a long time now - but it works! I have a melatonin deficiency.
Vitacost Melatonin Liquid -- 3 mg per serving - 2 fl oz
The affordable wool flannel for castor oil packs.
Heritage Store Wool Flannel -- 1 Cloth
I'm supposed to do epsom salt baths to help detox, increase magnesium levels, and reduce herx reactions. I've heard that these flakes can be more absorbable, but I haven't tried them yet.
NOW Solutions Magnesium Flakes -- 54 oz
Epsom salt for detoxing, increasing magnesium levels, and reducing herx reactions.
Equate Epsom Salt, Magnesium Sulfate, 128 oz (8lb), Unscented
Gotta get those trace minerals too.
Trace Minerals Research ConcenTrace® Trace Mineral Drops -- 2 fl oz