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Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Why EVERYONE should be taking these 5 supplements!
With nearly half a million views in just a month, Dr. Patrick's latest video highlights the level of interest surrounding health supplements, and more importantly, which ones you should probably focus on.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big "foods first" advocate, but sometimes we need to add a little extra and/or plug some holes that might appear due to varying factors.
It’s reassuring to see Dr. Patrick reinforcing some of the supplement suggestions that Muhdo Health have also seen from our eight years of DNA and Epigenetic research (Vitamin D, Omega 3, Multi-Vitamin, Magnesium and Choline)
This was why we decided to launch with 5 key cornerstone products earlier this year, instead of focusing on flash-in-the-pan ones such as NMN.
- Vitamin D 5000iu (+ K2, Magnesium, Boron & Sulforaphane)
- Tri-Magnesium 450mg (Glycinate, Citrate & Malate)
- Omega 3 2000mg (EPA 1000mg, DHA 500mg) Patented Soft Gel
- B-vitamin Complex (9 B-Vits, Choline GPC, Betaine (TMG) Methylfolate & Adenosyl/Hydroxocobalamin)
- Selenium + (Iodine, Magnesium & Vitamin C)
Blood Nutrient Deficiency vs. DNA Nutrient Inefficiency
I think it might also be useful for me to explain the difference between a nutrient deficiency identified through a blood test and a DNA nutrient inefficiency (saliva test).
Blood Test Nutrient Deficiency
A nutrient deficiency measured through a blood test reflects your current nutrient status and the actual levels of vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients circulating in your blood. This can result from:
- Poor dietary intake.
- Malabsorption issues (e.g., gut disorders like celiac disease).
- Increased nutrient needs due to stress, illness, or pregnancy.
- Rapid depletion due to chronic conditions or infections.
Example: A blood test might reveal low vitamin D levels due to limited sun exposure, insufficient dietary, or supplemental intake. This deficiency directly affects bodily functions, such as bone health and immune function.
DNA Nutrient Inefficiency
A DNA nutrient inefficiency is a genetic predisposition that affects how your body metabolizes, absorbs, or utilises specific nutrients.
It does not measure nutrient levels at that present time but highlights inherited traits that may make it harder to obtain healthy amounts from your diet and/or a supplement, which might lead to inefficiencies or increased nutrient requirements.
Example: A person with a variation in the gene may have a reduced ability to utilise Folate, which is crucial for DNA repair and methylation. Even with normal Folate intake, this inefficiency can result in functional deficiencies over time.
This is why it is extremely important for you to understand the genetic cards you've been dealt in life, which, if left unchecked, can have a detrimental effect on your health, either now or sometime in the future.
