Ever felt out of sorts? You can sometimes pinpoint it to poor sleep, something you ate, or somewhere you went and were then exposed to someone ill. Another potential reason is a lack of nutrients your body needs to function at its best.

Lacking vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids that your brain and body need for energy, metabolism, and overall health is only going to make you feel unwell and compensate with caffeine and sugar to get through the hard days.

The reality for you and most others is that when you eat well, supplement properly, and do the exercise and mobility factors needed to stay fit, you feel good.

We’ve got those five nutrients in mind:

1. Omega-3 fatty acids

High-quality fish oils and some nuts and seeds contain two omega-3s. DHA is the first; it contributes to normal brain function, and then there’s EPA, good for your heart and blood pressure. You can take omega-3s in capsules to increase your intake.

It’s worth supplementing with omega-3s if your diet contains little fatty fish and nuts/seeds that contain DHA and EPA.

Products we recommend:

• Fish Oil 1000mg Softgels for general use. Has a minimum of 18% EPA and 12% DHA.
• Super EPA Fish Oil 1000mg is a more potent product with 33% EPA and 22% DHA. It’s a decent choice if you have a known deficiency.

One capsule daily of either of these products is enough. You can also take them if your diet has enough fatty acids on paper.

2. Magnesium

There’s a lot of buzz around magnesium for brain health. People say it’s great for beating away brain fog, reducing stress, and so on.

The EU Food Register is also a believer in magnesium, authorising it for normal psychological function, energy metabolism, and fatigue reduction. There’s more to it than what people say, then, and it’s also a popular ingredient in multi-supplements.

Magnesium and Vitamin B6 Tablets are a popular choice because they both contribute to psychological function. Another option for more minerals is Calcium, Magnesium & Zinc Tablets, covering your brain, bone, and tissue health.

However, arguably the best pure magnesium supplement is our Magnesium 3 in 1 Complex Capsules containing Magnesium Bisglycinate 20%, Magnesium Citrate 30% Buffered, and the recommended dose of Magnesium Malate.

3. Vitamin D

Vitamin D is your sunshine vitamin, as in, you get some sunlight on your skin, and your body makes its own vitamin D from it.

But there’s every chance you can’t get enough sunlight to provide enough vitamin D for your body, which it needs for your bones, muscles, and immunity primarily, things that are necessary to feel healthy and do the things you want to.

A vitamin D supplement on its own is a good choice, but it also pairs well with calcium, a classic pairing for your bones and muscles.

Our Calcium, Magnesium & Vitamin D tablets are a fantastic choice to feel at your best, or you can go for vitamin D solo in our Vitamin D 3000iu Softgel Capsules or Vegan Vitamin D3 2000iu Softgels.

4. Probiotics

When you feel well after eating without tummy aches and digestive issues, you automatically feel better and more energetic. A probiotic is helpful in this respect, known to aid your gut microbiome with ‘good’ bacteria.

There are yoghurt drinks and live cultures you can eat for probiotics, but a high-quality probiotic complex capsule also works extremely well.

Our capsule has several bacteria strains that are safe and proven for gut health. Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus salivarius, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus.

5. Electrolytes

We’ll start with a brief mention of magnesium. It’s an electrolyte, meaning it carries an electric charge when your body dissolves it. Your body uses that charge for energy-yielding metabolism.

Other electrolytes include sodium, potassium, calcium, and phosphate, which you can take in supplements or get from meat, potatoes, dairy, and fish in good volumes. Of course, several sports drinks also have electrolytes if they’re isotonic.

Start your nutritional journey the right way

A healthier version of you, wouldn’t that be nice? It’s closer than you think with good nutrition. It starts with what you eat, being active, and topping up on the vitamins, minerals, and other ‘good stuff’ your body lacks.

Our seasonal wellness tips provide loads more advice. We also invite you to browse our complete product range for more supplement ideas.