I use vitamin, mineral, amino acid and enzyme supplements in treating my patients (and in maintaining my own health!)
Here are my recommendations for nutrients needed for health, chosen for need, reliability of brand, potency and price. “Famous” brands at inflated prices are seldom worth the money, you are paying for their advertising.
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For teenagers and Adults:
I recommend a core supplement program for everyone! For Age 12 and up: B Complex with real folate; Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K2, Magnesium, Calcium and Zinc, plus Antioxidants. Add additional supplements depending on your history and requirements. For the young ones, B vitamins with real folate is a must, as are vitamins c and d.
Garden of Life Natural Vitamin B Complex 
B vitamin deficiency is common due to our stressful lifestyle, recommended for everyone
EZ Melts Dissolvable Vitamin B-Complex Tablet with Methyl B12 & Methyl Folate For those that prefer or have trouble swallowing
NOW Vitamin C-1,000 with Rose Hips, Sustained Release Twice per day is best!
EZ Melts Dissolvable Vitamin C 500 mg For those that prefer or have trouble swallowing
EOCUTE Vitamin D3 10000 iu Plus K2 MK-7 200 mcg Necessary to absorb calcium and direct where it is deposited
Superior Source K2 (MK-7) 100 mcg, with D3 (5000 IU) MicroLingual Tablets For those that prefer or have trouble swallowing
Nutricost Vitamin E 400 IU Powerful antioxidant, not recommended for smokers
Kirkman – Calcium Bisglycinate This is the best absorbing, most effective calcium, least likely to upset your stomach.
Horbäach Magnesium Bisglycinate This is the best absorbing, most effective magnesium, least likely to upset your stomach.
Doctor’s Best Zinc Bisglycinate 50mg gentlest, easy to absorb zinc. Zinc competes for iron for absorption. I recommend taking 50 mg only 2 times per week.
Special Cases:
Fighting Off Colds and Flu:
Experts report taking zinc filmtabs or lozenges in the first days of infection likely will shorten the duration of a cold. Taking Echinacea or Elderberry safely helps with symptoms. Lauricidin™, a concentrated form of lauric acid, derived from coconuts, blocks viral reproduction and may be help at recovering or preventing colds.
Quantum Health TheraZinc Organic Zinc Lozenges Elderberry Sambucus Raspberry & Honey Immune Support for Adults & Kids 12+
Lauricidin™ is available from us, Click HERE to order
Evergreen Traditional Chinese formulas, Respitrol (Cold), Respitrol (CF) and Herbal AVR may improve symptoms. These professional products require a phone consultation with us before shipment.
Over 60:
Superior Source Cyanocobalamin 1000 mcg, MicroLingual Tablets A B12 deficiency can cause anemia and dementia. Our ability to absorb B12 declines with age. This sublingual form is as effective as a one-a-month B12 injection
Family history of birth defects, autism, dementia, bipolar illness, schizophrenia, depression or ADHD:
These symptoms could be caused by a folate deficiency. Folic Acid IS NOT folate, and can actually block you from absorbing folate from food.
Triquetra L Methylfolate 7.5mg plus Methyl B12 – Active 5-MTHF Form, MTHFR Supplement
ADHD:
Omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have evidence for reducing symptoms of ADHD. Those with Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder and OCD may also benefit.
NOW Foods Omega-3 Softgels Most research showed 3 to 4 grams per day, equal to 4 capsules of this product.
Nature’s Way Fisol Enteric Coated Fish Oil Omega-3 Softgels Reduces or eliminates fishy blowback, 6 per day dosing recommended
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Recommendations for Children
SmartyPants Kids Multivitamin Gummies: Omega 3 Fish Oil (EPA/DHA), Vitamin D3, C, Vitamin B12, B6, Vitamin A, K & Zinc with REAL folate, not folic acid
Lifeable Vitamin B Complex for Kids (chewable) with REAL folate, not folic acid for ages 4+
Doctor’s Finest Vitamin C Gummies for Kids For ages 2+
Renzo’s Vitamin D3 – Dissolving Kids Vitamin D3-60 For ages 2+