My evening mixture:
- Omega-3 DHA derived from algae - EFAs are something we get in our diets, but it's so important that you might as well play it safe. I will also supplement with EFAs from drinking flax oil or other seed oils (with my nose plugged).
- Calcium and Magnesium Citrates + Vitamin D - Apparently in order to absorb the calcium properly, you need the other stuff. I take it at night because it also relaxes the muscles. (I also get calcium supplements from fortified OJ and soy milks.)
- Zinc - Apparently with this one you need the right ratio of copper for it to be effective. Zinc is great for getting your digestion in order and is the first thing you should try. I also believe it helps the immune system.
- Ester-C - This is a non-acidic form of vitamin C that is easily absorbed. When people get sick I tell them to take some vitamin C. When they say "yeah, I have some OJ," I tell them that's not enough. And then I recommend Ester-C. They read the label and say "woah man, that's 833% of the daily value!" and freak out. When, in fact, if they are sick, they should probably be taking 10 times that amount. It's just not something you can overdose.
- Deva Vegan Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement - This one is least essential in my box, but I'm going to take it once a day until at least the bottle runs out. It contains iron, which you must be very careful not to take too much of. This is one I'll be taking on the road, when the local vegan options might not be so hot and I need to supplement the empty calories.
My morning mixture:
- B-12 or B Complex - The sublingual forms are supposed to be the best. I take it anywhere from daily to weekly, depending on my mood. The body stores B-12 so well, it isn't much of a problem.
- Some DHA again
- Ginko Leaf - This is supposed to help with something, but I forget what.
- Japanese mushroom (Lion's Mane) - This is supposed to improve focus. We'll have to see. I've also considered Flavay, does anyone know if that works?
- GoodBelly Probiotic Fruit Drink - I believe this has helped my digestion. You want to take some kind of probiotics. In the future, I may take some homemade keifer instead.
- Almonds - These probably give me the most benefit. I eat them instead of eating cookes, and I've lost 10 pounds in as many weeks.
Overall, the theme I see is improving the mind, the colon, and the immune system. Of course, they are integrated, so helping one can help the other.
I also have a morning and evening technique for stopping my craving of coffee, and yet getting some of coffee's nutritional benefits:
Teccino. It's a pre-biotic too, which I guess helps give your probiotics a boost. It also brews like coffee, so many of the same aesthetics are there. It's delicsh, so do try it. You can get it at Whole Foods.