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🤔With so many vitamins, minerals, herbs, and “wellness” blends on the market, it can be difficult to know what you actually need, what to look for, and how to take supplements thoughtfully.
🫶🏼 So I put together this Vitamins & Supplements Cheat Sheet to help you understand some of the most common supplements, what they may support, and important considerations when taking them. 🤍
A few things to remember:
🌱 FOOD FIRST
Supplements can help fill nutritional gaps, but they don’t replace a nutrient-dense, varied diet.
🧪 SUPPLEMENT WITH INTENTION
Supplements can be especially helpful when you have a known vitamin or mineral deficiency, increased nutritional needs, or another evidence-based reason to supplement. Whenever possible, identify what you actually need rather than guessing or taking a long list of supplements.
🔎 READ THE LABEL
Look for the amount of the active ingredient, clearly identified forms or strains, serving size, directions, and transparent ingredients.
🧼 THINK QUALITY, NOT JUST “CLEAN”
“Clean” isn’t a regulated standard for supplements. Instead, look for transparent labeling, appropriate doses, reputable manufacturing, and independent quality testing when possible.
⚖️ MORE ≠ BETTER
Certain nutrients can cause harm when taken in excessive amounts.
💊 CHECK FOR INTERACTIONS
Always let your healthcare providers know what supplements you’re taking so they can help identify potential interactions.

✅Save this guide for the next time you’re standing in the supplement aisle wondering, “Do I actually need this?”

📚Sources:
Maca: Kubala & Palsdottir, Healthline (2023)
Zinc: Kubala, Healthline (2018)
Elderberry: Mandl, Healthline (2021)
Supplements: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Herbal Supplements: NCCIH
Supplement Safety: NCCIH
Medication Interactions: NCCIH
Supplement Quality: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements