8 Supplements I Take Everyday as a Naturopathic Doctor
As a Naturopathic Doctor, targeted supplementation therapy is one of the treatment options I provide to patients. Even though I mainly prescribe targeted supplements for a short amount of time for a specific treatment, there are a few supplements that are beneficial more long-term to support overall health and wellness. As a holistic doctor, I get asked so often what supplements I take on a daily basis, and even though it can change and vary from time to time, depending on the season. While I prioritize getting as many nutrients as I can from my healthy and nutritious diet, there are some daily supplements that I add in to round out my nutrition. These are the 8 supplements I am currently taking for overall wellness. (PS. None of this constitutes as medical advice, please chat with me or another qualified Naturopathic Doctor before adding supplements into your daily routine.)
Here are the 8 supplements I take as a Naturopathic Doctor:
Natural Health Fruit Anthocyanins
Not only does this beautiful dark-purple drink taste delicious, but it’s also highly concentrated with antioxidants, is organic, and does not contain any added sugar, additives, or preservatives! This fruit anthocyanin blend has a mixture of pomegranate, elderberry, blueberry, and aronia berry fruit concentrates, and is wonderful for immunity, skin health, anti-aging, heart and blood-vessel support and so much more! I splash a little bit into my first glass of water every morning and even my husband has been obsessed with drinking this antioxidant-packed drink daily! This wonderful addition is perfect for anyone who struggles with drinking enough water daily!
This Fruit Anthocyanin Concentrate is only available through holistic health providers, so send me a message if you want to give it a try!
Needed Hydration Support + Trace Minerals
No matter how much water we drink, we aren’t fully hydrating our bodies because the filtered water we drink filters out the toxic chemicals and the important electrolytes and trace minerals we need. I absolutely LOVE Needed’s Hydration Support with trace minerals! Their individualized packets are great for on-the-go hydration! I add them to my water every day to fully hydrate my body and replenish the electrolytes and trace minerals we lose on a daily basis! Currently, I am loving their grapefruit flavor, (they even have a yummy lemon and lime flavor) and add it to my water with the Natural Health Fruit Anthocyanin concentrate! Together, it makes for a beautiful dark pink and delicious way to rehydrate myself first thing in the morning! This beauty and hydration cocktail is also something my husband started copying me with! I love these Needed Hydration Support packets too because they are safe for anyone trying to conceive, pregnant, or breastfeeding! Mamas need hydration, too!
If you are interested in giving the Needed Hydration Support a try, you can save 10% on all supplements on our online medicinary, here.
Needed Pre/Probiotic
Gut health is so important, not only for overall health, but also our skin health! If you’re new to gut health and the gut microbiome, check out our comprehensive blog post all all things gut health! I love to support my gut health daily with Needed’s pre/probiotic! It has all those anti-inflammatory, healthy bacteria strains that we love, and also the food for the bacteria, also known as a prebiotic! I love this combination pre/probiotic and take it on an empty stomach in the morning, with, you guessed it, my favorite beauty and hydrating drink from above! This pre/probiotic is great for travel too since it does not need to be refrigerated!
If you are interested in giving the Needed Pre/Probiotic a try, you can save 10% on all supplements on our online medicinary, here.
Needed Prenatal Multivitamin
Needed’s Prenatal Multivitamin was the first product I ever tried from Needed and it’s what got me to fall in LOVE with the brand! Did you know that 97% percent of pregnant mamas take a prenatal and with that 95% of them are depleted in their required nutrients?! That is wild to me and that is why I never trust a brand that has a prenatal with only 1 capsule! There is no way to fit all the necessary nutrients all into 1 capsule! Needed’s Prenatal Multivitamin is 8 capsules, but can be split throughout the day so it’s easier to take. They also have a tasty Vanilla Prenatal Powder for those who would rather add their prenatal into their daily smoothie! Also- to set the record straight, no, I am not pregnant, but because pregnancy takes so much work and so many nutrients, and anyone even considering starting a family, should be on a prenatal, and Needed is simply the best, highest-quality, most nourishing prenatal on the market!
If you are interested in giving the Needed Prenatal a try, you can save 10% on all supplements on our online medicinary, here.
Beef Liver Capsules
For added iron, choline, vitamins, and minerals, I have been taking freeze-dried organic, grass-fed beef liver capsules for about 3 months now and I have noticed a difference in my overall wellness. Some people love the taste of organ meats, but for me, the freeze-dried, encapsulated version is better! There is lots of recent discussion about if beef liver capsules are adequate substitutes for prenatal supplements, and while beef liver capsules are packed with lots of nutrients, I would recommend taking a comprehensive prenatal (like Needed’s Prenatal Multi) along with beef liver capsules.
If you are interested in giving beef liver capsules a try, you can save 10% on all supplements on our online medicinary, here.
Needed Vitamin D3/ K2
It is pretty near impossible to get adequate vitamin D living in New Hampshire in the middle of the winter, so it is something I supplement with to support immune health, support bone health, reduce inflammation, and more. Vitamin D is such an important nutrient, but about 50% of the population has insufficient Vitamin D levels! Vitamin D is something that you can take too much of, since it is a fat-soluble vitamin and stored in the body, so testing your vitamin D levels are important in determining the exact dose you should take.
If you are interested in giving the Needed Vitamin D3/K2 a try, you can save 10% on all supplements on our online medicinary, here.
Fish Oil
I love fish oil for so many reasons! The healthy omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil help to support glowing and healthy skin, heart health, blood vessel health, brain health, and mood support, along with so many other benefits! Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil are incredibly anti-inflammatory, and I love using fish oil for my acne patients! These healthy fats can be found in fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, and herring. While I eat more salmon and kale than anyone else I know, I still like to incorporate fish oil into my daily routine! There can be side effects to taking fish oil if you are also taking blood-thinning medication, so make sure to always consult me or another Naturopathic Doctor before taking any supplements.
Needed Sleep + Relaxation Support
If you know me, you know that my #1 non-negotiable healthy habit is quality sleep. I love sleep and I need around 9-10 hours of sleep a night! (I know, that’s a lot!) I am traditionally such a great sleeper and feel so lucky to not have struggled with sleep issues that plague so many Americans! I see sleep issues come up with my patients all the time and I feel for them! Very rarely, if I have trouble sleeping it’s because I’m either excited about the next day (and can’t stop all my excited thoughts) or I’m thinking about and still processing the previous day (ahh my brain doesn’t like to shut off!)
This is where Needed’s Sleep + Relaxation Support comes in! Not only does it help your mind wind down at the end of the night, but it also relaxes your body in preparation for sleep! I love that this formula is safe for pregnancy because sleep can be such an issue for my pregnant patients and typically there’s not much they can do, until now! This sweet supplement is packed with magnesium, something many of us are deficient in, L-theanine, L-glycine, and chamomile flower extract for a yummy and gentle way to relax at the end of the night! I love adding this in as part of my nightly ritual!
If you are interested in giving the Needed Sleep + Relaxation Support a try, you can save 10% on all supplements on our online medicinary, here.
Dr. Ashley Dumont, ND is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Portsmouth, NH at Coastal Thyme Holistic Skin + Wellness. She practices naturopathic medicine and specializes in holistic skin care, naturopathic dermatology, wellness, gut health, natural fertility support, and balancing hormones naturally with lifestyle medicine, holistic nutrition, targeted supplementation, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She is currently accepting new patient visits, and hopes to see you soon!
