Should You Be Taking Supplements?

by James O’Rourke | Aug 28, 2018 | Health & Fitness

I get asked about supplements quite often. Understandably so, people want to know whether or not they should take them and if so then which ones. With the abundance of conflicting information about nutrition and supplementation from so-called experts and Gurus, it’s hard to know who to believe. Unfortunately, more often than not the information and advice out there is biased and ultimately rooted in a motive for profit.
To make matters worse, the supplement industry is not regulated so quality, safety and effectiveness can be hit or miss. So how do you know if and when you can trust information about nutrition and supplementation? Well seeking out the advice of educated, certified and credentialed experts is always a good place to start. Relying on information rooted in scientific research from peer reviewed journals is also ideal. Lastly, rolling up your sleeves and taking the time to do some truly objective research typically leads to a better understanding of any topic. There is a ton of bad advice out there so you need to know how to sort through it all to get to the accurate information.
Having said that, the answer to the question is absolutely yes you should be taking supplements! If you’re anything like me and you want more information please head over to the blog section of sofhealthandwellness.com for the full version of this article. If you prefer the cliff’s notes on supplementation then please keep reading.
Three supplements most people should be taking: premium quality probiotics with prebiotics and digestive enzymes, premium quality EFA (essential fatty acid) with Vitamin D3 and a premium quality multi-mineral-vitamin
Four supplements most people could benefit from taking include a premium quality protein powder, premium quality meal replacement, premium quality greens supplement, premium quality muscle, bone, ligament, tendon support supplement and a Premium quality turmeric and black pepper supplement.
Five supplements to be taken for specific needs and or goals: premium quality creatine, premium quality testosterone boosters, premium quality sleep aids, anti-anxiety, calming aids; premium quality nootropics, brain boosters, mood enhancers and a premium quality pre-workouts, energy boosters, thermogenics.
You can expect SOF to go above and beyond to help you reach your goals in 2018. We will provide you with the knowledge, accountability and motivation that you need to get results as quickly as possible. We know the journey is a challenging one and we are here to keep you motivated and inspired!
If you are interested in more information, please visit www.sofhealthandwellness.com or you can reach me directly at 661-713-7576 or James@sofhealthandwellness.com.

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