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10 Tips for optimal use of supplements
10 Tips for an optimal use of supplements
A varied diet is the core of a healthy lifestyle. What we eat helps ensure that our bodies get the right vitamins and minerals. However, experience has shown that it is not always possible to get the right quantities from food alone. In those situations there are supplements to support us. Therefore, do your advantage with these 10 tips for an optimal use of supplements.
1. Choose quality food supplements
A good start is half the work and that certainly applies to food supplements. Therefore, choose quality supplements that can optimally support the body. It is important to pay attention to the quality, composition and dosage of the supplements. It can also pay to know how to read a label. Are you not quite sure? Then get advice from a health professional.
2. Make a habit of it
Optimal use of supplements starts with being consistent. Offer your body optimal support daily and do not skip moments. Therefore, make a habit of the supplements. Take supplements at a fixed time so that it becomes part of your daily rhythm. If necessary, set an alarm clock to remind you.
3. Choose the right time
For almost all supplements it is important to take them during or after a meal. This way you make optimal use of the interplay between the supplements and the nutrients you take in. But there are always exceptions, so always read the label beforehand. It would be a shame if your supplement works less optimally because you take it at the wrong time!
4. Exception: empty stomach
As mentioned, most supplements are taken during or after meals. Exceptions to this rule include probiotics. With probiotics, most bacteria survive when they don’t have to stay in the acidic stomach environment for too long. Therefore, always take probiotics some time before eating.
5. Fat-soluble vitamins
Several supplements are known to work best when combined with specific foods or drinks. For example, it is known that of the thirteen vitamins, four are fat-soluble. This means that these vitamins are better absorbed when they are in the company of high-fat foods. The fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E and K. So always take these with a fatty meal. By the way, several vitamin D products in our range have already been dissolved for you in high-quality virgin olive oil. So they can be better absorbed by the body.
6. Dosage of vitamins
Did you know that many vitamins are absorbed as needed in the intestine? The body itself can determine how many vitamins should be included. The substances that are not needed leave the body again. Each vitamin has unique properties that determine whether the body can store the vitamins or not. For example, vitamin B12 can be stored well in the liver, while there are virtually no reserves of vitamin B2. Fortunately, we don’t have to think about this ourselves; our bodies do that for us.
7. Golden duo: vitamin C and bioflavonoids
When vitamins are found in fruits or vegetables, they are accompanied by numerous supporting substances. For example, fruit often contains cofactors that increase the absorption of the vitamins. In the case of vitamin C, for example, these are bioflavonoids. Bioflavonoids and vitamin C often occur naturally together in food and support each other’s operation. Therefore, always choose supplements that also contain the cofactors. In the case of vitamin C that means with bioflavonoids!
8. Pay attention to medication
Medications can affect the absorption of food supplements in the body. Therefore, be well informed about the right supplements when you take medication. An example is antacids. The strong acid inhibition can have a negative effect on nutrient absorption. However, don’t go on a self-examination, but work with a health professional.
9. Order new supplements on time
Order new supplements in a timely manner when you are about to run out. This way, you will reduce the chances of forgetting the supplements. If you have chosen to use supplements with the help of a practitioner, the Supplements Shipping Service is a convenient way to never have to run out again. In the unlikely event that you do run out of supplements for a day? No problem! Just continue taking supplements when you have the new pack.
10. Make it enjoyable to use
It is important that taking supplements is as pleasant as possible. Every person has their own preference: some people choose tablets and others prefer to use the powder form. Having trouble with the tablets? Make use of a tablet pulverizer. Most Bonusan supplements in capsule form can also be combined with various cold drinks and dishes. If possible, you can then easily open the capsules.