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Ideally you would get your essential nutrients through what you eat, but most Americans are lacking in several key vitamins and micronutrients, which contributes to many common health problems.

For example, your thyroid gland depends on iodine to function properly, and iodine comes from the sea. Those who live far from coastal areas are particularly at risk of low iodine levels, and that’s why iodine was added to table salt in the 20th century. Due to blood pressure concerns, many people are cutting back on salt, and others use pink Himalayan salt which doesn’t have the added iodine. Kelp tablets are an easy way to ensure adequate iodine intake.

Vitamin D deficiency is an extremely important health problem in the United States today. As indicated on the one-page summary in the Health, Energy & Longevity Plan, you want 25-hydoxy vitamin D levels of 60-100 ng/mL. In addition to obesity, low vitamin D levels are among the biggest predictors of a poor outcome with COVID-19. Taking two of these each day will cost you about $0.08 and will likely keep you in that healthy range.

Magnesium is vital to your cell metabolism and is important for sleep too. Magnesium citrate or magnesium glycinate are good options. This along with sufficient salt intake will help you maintain electrolyte balances and diminish the effects of so-called “keto flu.”

Fish Oils are high in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for healthy cell membranes. Wild-caught cold-water fish are an ideal source, but mercury contamination is a concern. Grass-fed beef also is higher in Omega-3s. Your goal should be 3,000-3,600 mg/day combined of EPA and DHA. With some supplements getting that much could require 8-10 pills a day. This one provides sufficient EPA and DHA levels with four pills per day.

Other supplements you may wish to consider include vitamin K2 (supporting bone and cardiovascular health), zinc (immune system) and turmeric (anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory).

Remember to check back each Wednesday for another post offering practical advice and education about topics addressed in The Health, Energy & Longevity Plan.