Why Vitamins & More

Nutrients to boost our body chemistry

Essential Fats

Why Every Body Needs Omega-3s

Did you know that the human body is made up of approximately 37 trillion cells, and each one of them contains important omega-3 fatty acids that the body needs to stay healthy and function normally?

It’s true. Evidence from over 30,000 studies conducted on EPA and DHA indicate they play important roles throughout the body as influential structural components of cell membranes. However, the human body can’t produce the essential fats needed to create these important omega-3 fatty acids on its own, which is why we must rely on outside sources like cold-water fish and flaxseed to get the EPA and DHA we need for optimal cellular health and functioning.

Vitamins

How much is enough?

Take a look around you. Notice all the differences in each person’s age, size, weight, and lifestyle. All these factors contribute to our individual nutritional needs—and these are just some of the factors you can see! Because needs vary so widely from person to person, only you and your health practitioner can determine your personal nutritional requirements.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

CoQ10 is a vitamin-like antioxidant that’s critical for cells with high energy requirements, like those found in heart muscle.* Clinical trials on CoQ10 include doses that range from 30mg all the way up to 1200mg perday, but most reference the use of 50-200mg daily as effective.

50-200

mg daily

Curcumin

Curcumin comes from the saffron-colored turmeric root (part of the ginger family) and shows benefits for memory and cognition.* Curcumin products vary widely in terms of dose, and results are highly dependent on the body’s ability to absorb this nutrient in the bloodstream. Nordic Naturals uses a highly bioavailable, patented form of curcumin. In our products, 400 mg per day is ideal.[1]

400

mg daily

Vitamin D

Experts love to argue over the appropriate dosage of the “sunshine vitamin,” with recommendations varying from 400[2] to 10,000 IU daily[3]. Lifestyle factors like working indoors, sunscreen use, and even where you live can greatly impact how much vitamin D is required. When supplementing with vitamin D, periodic lab testing can help determine your individual needs.[4]

400-10,000

IU daily

Vitamin K

Vitamin K is a lesser-known hero when it comes to support for bone health and integrity.* An appropriate dose of vitamin K2 (“2” refers to one family of this vitamin) is 45 mcg per day. To help your body absorb vitamin K, it’s important to take this nutrient with a meal that contains fat.

45

mcg daily

Vitamin C

The most common doses of this immune-supportive vitamin range from 100 to 3000 mg per day.* Vitamin C is best taken in several doses throughout the day, and is tolerated best when taken with food.

100-3,000

mg daily

Vitamins & More

Absorption and bioavailability matter

While it’s great to commit to a daily regimen of supplemental vitamins, keep in mind that not all vitamins are created equal. Your body’s ability to absorb and utilize the nutrients it receives is just as important as getting them in the first place.

Many nutrients must come in a certain form in order for the body to derive reliable benefits. This goes beyond the liquid, powder, or pill form to the biochemical structure of the nutrient itself.

Curcumin (derived from turmeric), for example, is an enormous molecule, and the digestive tract has a tough time delivering it to your bloodstream for use elsewhere in your body. With this in mind, we carefully chose a specific curcumin that is scientifically shown to be one of the most bioavailable forms available.[5]

Potency is another consideration. Are the levels of nutrients in your vitamins high enough to offer real results, or do they just look good on the product label? Rest assured that Nordic Naturals takes potency seriously. We only offer products with ingredients that research has shown benefit health, in doses (and forms) that the body expects.

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Quality Matters

We obsessively test every product lot to ensure that our products are free from environmental toxins and contaminants. See for yourself.

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