When I began my mindfulness journey in 2020, I stopped taking supplements because I believed that a healthy diet could provide all the nutrition I needed. However, in early 2025, I was diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency and noticed that my recovery from Pilates classes was taking longer than usual. On my doctor’s advice, I decided to reintroduce supplements into my routine, starting with vitamin D. Since then I added more to my daily intake because I learned some supplements absorb better with the help of others.
My daily supplement stack consists of six pills and three powders. I mix the powders into my favorite morning Blue Berry Superfood Smoothie.
Morning Smoothie Recipe
- ½ cup of almond milk
- One ripe banana
- One cup of spinach
- One cup of blue berries
- One scoop of Creatine
- One scoop of Prebiotic
- One scoop of Collagen
Below are the links to these supplements and their benefits:
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Why I take it: Supports strength, recovery, and even cognitive function which helps me with my solution of feeling sore after a workout.
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Benefits: One of the most researched supplements for performance and brain health.
Prebiotic (Vital Nutrients Prebiotic Powder)
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Why I take it: Gut health, digestion, and immune support. I take this as a compliment to the probiotic.
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Benefits: Keeps my microbiome balanced.
Collagen Peptides (Vital Proteins)
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Why I take it: Besides proper sleep and a lot of water I take collagen to help promote healthy skin, hair, nails, and joints.
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Benefits: Provides amino acids like glycine and proline.
Sometimes I take my supplements right after my morning smoothie, but other times I wait until lunch or dinner. Below, I’ve listed the supplements I take daily, along with the reasons I use them and their benefits.
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Why I take it: For heart, brain, and anti-inflammatory support.
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Benefits: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA).
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Why I take it: Helps with calcium absorption and bone health.
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Benefits: Works synergistically with Vitamin D3.
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Why I take it: To support gut health, digestion, and immune balance.
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Benefits: Supports digestion, boosts immunity, and balances gut bacteria.
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Why I take it: For mood, bone, and immune health.
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Benefits: Especially helpful if you don’t get enough sun.
Active B-Complex (Integrative Therapeutics)
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Why I take it: Energy metabolism and stress support.
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Benefits: Methylated B vitamins for better absorption.
Magnesium (Nature’s Bounty, 500 mg)
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Why I take it: Helps with relaxation, sleep, and muscle recovery.
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Benefits: Supports hundreds of biochemical processes in the body.
These are the supplements I take as part of my personal health journey. Since I was diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency, I’ve put together a supplement routine tailored to my goals and needs.