How to Update Your Supplements

Proper use of supplements can prevent nutrient deficiencies and help you feel your best.

All too often people miss out on the simplest steps that help the most.

The most common problem is that they have too many supplements from too many places and they are not sure which are the most important.

Is that you?

I see questions like this one quite often:

Hi Dr. C. I’m a 46 year old woman with Hashimoto’s and it is causing hair loss and fatigue. I have a whole shelf full of vitamins and I’m so confused about what to take. How do I know if I’m missing something?

If you’re not feeling your best and wondering about your supplements, let’s help you get back on track.

So what supplements do you NEED?

And what supplements MIGHT you need? (Or not based on your most recent lab tests?)

Here is a quick read that will help you feel confident that you’re doing things right.

Think of this as your guide to making your life SIMPLE.

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Table of Contents

Step 1 – Keep it SIMPLE. Start with your Essential Micronutrients
Step 2 – Vitamin D
Step 3 – Iron

Step 1 – Keep it SIMPLE. Start with your Essential Micronutrients

There are 22 micronutrients your body needs each day that may be lacking from a healthy diet. This list includes:

9 water soluble vitamins

• B1 – Thiamin
• B2 – Riboflavin
• B3 – Niacin
• B5 – Pantothenic acid
• B6 – Pyridoxal 5 phosphate
• B7 – Biotin
• B9 – Folate
• B12 – Methylcobalamin
• Vitamin C

4 fat soluble vitamins

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K

7 essential minerals

• Calcium
• Chromium
• Copper
• Magnesium
• Molybdenum
• Selenium
• Zinc

2 essential fatty acids

• DHA
• EPA

How do you keep this simple?

Given the sheer number of these essential nutrients, multivitamins make a lot of sense.

The Daily Reset Bundle gives you each of these in doses that are appropriate for anyone, even pregnant and nursing women.

In the bundle:

• Thyroid Daily contains the vitamins and most minerals
• Omega Pure has the essential fats from fish oil
• Calcium magnesium has the remaining minerals

HOW TO TAKE IT?

The Daily Reset Bundle is as easy as 1-2-3:

1. Take 1 capsule of Thyroid Daily
2. 2 of Omega Pure
3. 3 of Calcium Magnesium

This gives you 6 capsules.

Take all 6 in the morning with breakfast.

If you are on thyroid medication, be sure that breakfast is at least an hour AFTER your medicine.

Some people have greater needs for certain nutrients. The most common nutrients that benefit from personal consideration include vitamin D and iron.

Step 2 – Vitamin D

Everyone needs vitamin D, but some people need more than others. Taking more than you need makes vitamin D less effective.

The Daily Reset Bundle provides a baseline dosage of Vitamin D that is adequate for many people but not excessive.

Factors that predict you might need higher vitamin D requirements include:

• Higher body fat
• Darker skin
• Living in northern latitudes
• Less time outdoors

If several of these factors apply to you, consider testing your vitamin D levels.

Since the Daily Reset Bundle does have vitamin D, you may be better off testing after regular use for at least 3 months.

The ideal range of vitamin D is 30-50 ng/mL. Those below 30 ng/mL can consider taking 1 capsule of Vitamin D Ultra in addition to their Daily Reset Bundle.

Step 3 – Iron

In most cases, menopausal women and men do not need iron supplements.

Most nutrients are harmless even if not necessary.

Yet iron can be a problem for those who don’t need it.

That is why there is no iron in the Daily Reset Bundle.

The groups who most commonly benefit from iron include:

• Menstruating women
• Pregnant and lactating women
• Vegetarians and vegans
• People prone to nutrient malabsorption

If you know you are low in iron, take 1 capsule of Easy Iron at the same time you take your Daily Reset Bundle.

Unlike most iron supplements, 1 capsule of Easy Iron daily is usually enough and most tolerate it with few if any digestive side effects. Based on retests, some may need up to 3 capsules of Easy Iron once daily.

If you are not sure whether or not you need iron, ask your doctor.

That’s it!
Pretty simple, right?

Those are the steps for your foundational nutrients:

• Daily Reset Bundle
• Vitamin D (only if needed)
• Iron (get your levels tested to make sure you need it)

**Plan on the Daily Reset Bundle for long term use because these are the DAILY micronutrients needed.

Watch your Vitamin D and Iron levels with annual blood tests to determine if you need them.

Take Action Today

You can also take the Thyroid Quiz if you’d like to learn more about targeted use of additional nutrients to improve symptoms.

P.S. Whenever you are ready, here is how I can help you now:

1. Schedule a Thyroid Second Opinion with me, Dr. C, Click Here for Details
2. Need A Thyroid Supplement Recommendation? Take My Thyroid Specific Formulations Quiz Now
3. Need a Personalized Supplement? Check out My Thyroid Specific Formulations
4. Download and use my Favorite Recipes Cookbook Here
5. Check out my podcast Medical Myths, Legends, and Fairytales Here

Dr. Alan Glen Christianson (Dr. C) is a Naturopathic Endocrinologist and the author of The NY Times bestselling Adrenal Reset Diet, The Metabolism Reset Diet and The Thyroid Reset Diet.

Dr. C’s gift for figuring out what really works has helped hundreds of thousands of people reverse thyroid disease, lose weight, diabetes, and regain energy. Learn more about the surprising story that started his quest.