Maximize Your Health: 6 Key Supplements for an Active Lifestyle

Maximize Your Health: 6 Key Supplements for an Active Lifestyle

Summer is a great time to find new ways to be active and focus on your health and fitness. Whether you’re logging miles running outside or taking solace in the shade of the gym, it’s important to prioritize nutrition to fuel your activity and wellness goals. 

In addition to a healthy diet pattern, supplements can be a convenient way to help ensure you’re getting the vitamins and minerals you need. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite fit and healthy summer supplements to add to your routine. 

1. B Vitamins

There are eight water-soluble B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12). They’re involved in countless bodily functions, including energy production, metabolism, red blood cell formation, mood, immune function, and more. Vitamin B12 is especially important for regulating levels of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.1 

Ensuring adequate B vitamins in your diet can help support your active lifestyle. Consider our B Complex Supplement with CoQ10 or our Vegan Vitamin B12 Supplement With Spirulina. 

2. Calcium

Getting enough calcium is essential for strong, healthy bones to support your active lifestyle.2 You can find calcium in foods like dairy, fortified plant milk, cheese, leafy greens, beans, nuts, and calcium-set tofu. If you don’t regularly eat these types of foods, you might consult your healthcare provider or dietitian about whether a calcium supplement is a good idea for you. 

If so, our Calcium Supplements for Bone Strength provide 600 mg of calcium per serving along with several other bone health-supporting nutrients, like vitamin K2 and vitamin D3. 

3. Magnesium

Magnesium plays a key role in converting food into energy and is involved in the production of ATP — the main energy carrier in cells you need to sustain an active lifestyle. It’s also involved in muscle contractions, protein synthesis, and regulating sleep.3 

Adding a magnesium supplement like our Magnesium Powder with Organic Whole Food Blend can help ensure you’re getting enough in your diet, along with foods like yogurt, leafy greens, avocado, bananas, nuts, fish, and seeds. 

4. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been studied for its potential roles in healthy digestion, supporting normal blood sugar regulation, weight management and satiety, and heart health. Some studies suggest that ACV may even support a healthy metabolism, which may align with weight loss efforts when combined with an active lifestyle.4,5 

Our Apple Cider Vinegar Capsules from the Mother give you the benefits of apple cider vinegar without drinking it straight, which can harm your teeth and often tastes harsh or includes sweeteners.

5. Protein Powder

Protein is an essential macronutrient for your everyday health. But your needs increase when you’re pumping iron or increasing your cardio exercise, especially when you’re pursuing body composition goals like weight loss or building muscle (or preventing lean muscle loss related to age).6 Find protein in foods like meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, legumes, nuts, seeds, and soy. 

Protein powder can be a convenient way to add protein without a ton of extra food. Our Organic Protein Plant-Based Powder is made from pea and brown rice protein and provides 22 grams of protein per serving. Simply blend it with your favorite plant-based milk or add it to smoothies, yogurt bowls, or oatmeal for a protein boost. 

6. Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a naturally occurring compound found in every cell of your body, but its levels decline with age. It has antioxidant properties, which means it helps protect your cells from oxidative damage that can lead to disease. CoQ10 is involved in the production of ATP for energy and supporting heart health, which are essential pieces of leading an active and fit lifestyle.7,8

If you’re considering a CoQ10 supplement, our once-a-day CoQ10 with Heart Health Blend includes antioxidant-rich superfoods like turmeric, resveratrol, and grapeseed to help support heart health and healthy aging.

When health and fitness are at the top of your list this summer, make sure you’re nourishing your body well with the vitamins, minerals, and compounds it needs to stay active. Depending on your personal needs, a daily supplement can complement your healthy diet when pursuing certain health goals. Speak with your healthcare provider before adding any new supplements to your routine. 

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