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Back to the Basics: Supplements

In this video, Joe outlines the basic nutrients, vitamins, and supplements that we needs through various stages of our life. You will notice a consistent pattern of some of the main components of health for people at any age: Buffered C, Vitamin D-3, Daily Essentials (comprehensive multivitamin), Omega-3 800’s, and Probiotic Essentials. These are products that are exclusive to the Ask the Pharmacist group. All of the products mentioned throughout the video are available on our website: askjoedimatteo.com/products.

• Pregnancy

o Vitamin D-3

• Less likely occurrences of Type I diabetes

• Less autoimmune diseases

o Folate/Folic Acid

o Omega-3 800’s

• Brain function (DHA)

o Probiotic Essentials

• Supports the production of good bacteria in the womb

• Atopic disorders are lowered with good bacteria (eczema, asthma, allergies)

o Buffered Vitamin C

• Lower chance of preeclampsia

• Higher levels of antioxidants seem to negate and help regulate

o Prenatal Plus

• Good multivitamin for expectant mothers

• Children

o Vitamin D-3

• Modulates immune system

• Stimulates Antimicrobial peptides

• Encourages conversions of T cells which are premature NK killer cells

• DNA contains disease zones and Vitamin D can help because of the vitamin D receptors located on the DNA

o Omega-3 800’s/DHA

• Helps with Focus, cognition, brain function​

o Buffered C

• Immune system support

o Probiotic Essentials

• Immune system support

o Daily Essentials – Chewables

• Important multivitamin for children

• Adolescents

o Vitamin B’s (Coenzyme B Complex)

• Important for conversion of brain neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, etc)

• Important for females to support estrogen metabolism

o Double Zinc

• Good for skin/acne concerns

• Important in the conversion of hormones

o Magnesium

• Helps support PMS issues

o Omega-3 800’s

• Brain function and support

o Probiotic Essentials

• Immune system

o Daily Essentials

• Comprehensive multivitamin

o Buffered C Ascorbate

o Vitamin D-3

• Adults: Women

o Vitamin B’s (Coenzyme B Complex)

• Especially good for estrogen metabolism

o Magnesium

• Helps support PMS issues

o Agnus Castus

• If PMS is a concern

o DHEA

• Support hormones, bones, mood, and immune system

o Joint Essentials

• Preventative maintenance

• Promotes normal joint health

o Buffered C

o Vitamin D-3

o Daily Essentials

o Omega-3 800’s

o Probiotic Essentials

• Adult: Men

o Adrenal Essentials

• Aids with stress

o Coenzyme B Complex

• Also good for stress concerns

o Saw Palmetto Plus

• Preventative prostate health

o Double Zinc

• Hormonal support; testosterone

o DHEA

• Support hormones, bones, mood, and immune system

o Joint Essentials

• Preventative maintenance

• Promotes normal joint health

o Buffered C

o Vitamin D-3

o Daily Essentials

o Omega-3 800’s

o Probiotic Essentials

• Seniors

o Main issue is the loss of hormones. This is from chemicals in the environment, stress, estrogen mimics in environment, stress and physical inactivity.

o Loss of hormones leads to: menopause, adropause, fatigue, etc., which can lead to premature aging

o Vitamin B12

• 25% shrinkage of cerebellum

o Vitamin D3

• Low vitamin D means more frailty, immune comprise, higher rates of lower respiratory infections, less strength in bones

o Buffered C

o Daily Essentials

o Omega-3 800’s

o Probiotic Essentials

We hope you find this outline of basic supplements useful and informative!

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