You try to eat healthily, but there are still those wallows on nachos, pizza, and beer. And that’s just the shortlist of cheat meals. So, you’re probably not even close to getting all the nutrients you need every day. If you aren’t getting nutrients from the foods you eat, you should start considering men’s supplements. Therefore in this post, we will share the essential supplements that every man needs.
Multivitamins
It’s not rocket science, but it’s surprising how many men still don’t have a multi. The real key to make it work would be to consider them part of your routine. Instead of keeping it on a plate, keep it from your toothbrush or coffee pot; whatever you hit every day. Make sure your multi also contains two important nutrients; Selenium (for its cancer-protective effects) and Zinc (which can help with sperm production).
It’s much easier to take one pill instead of two or three. Remember, there is no harm if give it a try. After all, our body was programmed to adopt to changes.
Probiotics
All of these are great bacteria, the same bacteria found in the gut, and they support overall gut health and strengthen the immune system. Yogurt, fermented and unfermented milk, miso, tempeh, and some juices and soy beverages are great sources of probiotics. But if you don’t eat these foods often, take a probiotic supplement with 10 billion live bacteria from at least one of the Lactobacillus family. In general, it’s best to take one capsule before bedtime.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps prevent diabetes, metabolic syndrome, multiple sclerosis, certain cancers, and other health conditions. However, if you don’t drink milk or have little unprotected sun exposure (your skin produces D from the sun), you may be deficient in D. Surveys have shown that 40% to 70% of children are deficient. The recommended intake is 400 IU per day, although this may be too low. If your diet isn’t up to snuff and you find yourself in most of the time, soda 1,000 IU each day, choosing a supplement containing D3, or cholecalciferol, which can be much more potent than D2, another type of vitamin.
B12
As we age, declining food intake and absorption makes it difficult to find all the B vitamins, including B12, B6, and folate, which can be critical for metabolizing proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. However, B12 deserves the most attention. Although many adults over age 50 consume the most important source of B12, animal protein, the human body has difficulty releasing it from meals. Some studies suggest that about 30 percent of adults over age 50 have low levels of B12 in their blood. Ask your doctor to check your B12 levels; if they’re too low, you may need a supplement.