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B vitamins are water-soluble, so daily intake matters.
B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products, making it a concern for vegans.
B9 (folate) is also important before and during pregnancy.
Around 40% of people carry the MTHFR gene mutation, which impairs the body's ability to convert standard B9 and B12 into usable forms, so many people are subtly deficient without realizing it.
@BarbaraOneillAU Cod liver oil is powerful as it naturally contains vitamin D and K2 alongside omega-3s, and for those avoiding fish, algae-derived supplements are a great plant-based alternative.
@DrKristieLeong Cabbage provides high levels of sulfur for glucosamine production, anti-inflammatory glucosinolates, and L-glutamine to repair connective tissues.
@BarbaraOneillAU Turmeric's curcumin is a powerful anti-inflammatory, ginger soothes digestion and fights nausea, cinnamon regulates blood sugar with antioxidant-rich polyphenols. Black pepper boosts turmeric absorption by up to 2000%. Combined with raw honey is true synergy in a jar 🍯✨
@BarbaraOneillAU True. Iron deficiency doesn't always show up as anemia first. You can have low ferritin (stored iron) for months with normal hemoglobin, causing hair loss, cold hands, and restless legs.
Pair iron-rich foods with vitamin C for better absorption.
Magnesium is important for overall health.
Magnesium helps more than 300 enzymes regulating different functions like energy production (ATP), protein synthesis, muscle/nerve activity, and blood sugar control.
It also converts Vitamin D3 into its active usable form calcitriol.
Pumpkin seeds and almonds are good sources of magnesium.
Taurine is an amino acid your body makes on its own.
It helps with electrolyte balance, soothes nerve signals, and supports bile flow for digestion.
Levels can dip with stress, aging and low animal protein intake.