Ever wonder what supplements are best for your needs? Or maybe what brand will deliver optimal results? 

With over 17 years of experience in the world of pharmaceuticals, Richard Cote, our Chief Pharmacist here at Elysian Pharmacy, takes us through some supplements that might be right for you. You can find Richard at our pharmacy, where he and the rest of the Elysian team will be happy to help you achieve your long-term health goals.

For the Everyday

Have a busy schedule and lifestyle? Your diet might not be giving you all the nutrients you need for optimal health. Rich recommends taking a daily multivitamin, like Thorne’s Multi-Encap, which is an easy way to support normal growth and development.

With anti-inflammatory properties, a boost to brain development, gut health, heart health, and more, incorporating an Omega supplement into your everyday routine will yield a multitude of benefits. Rich loves this one from Cytomatrix, as just 1 tsp daily will give you close to 2000mg of EPA and 1000mg of DHA!

Did you know that Vitamin D isn’t actually a vitamin? It’s actually a fat-soluble hormone that helps to regulate our serotonin as well as our sex hormone production. It has neuroprotective functions and may even play a role in cancer protection and blood pressure regulation.

For Longevity

Did you know that NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotid) is required for energy production in every tissue, and that our NAD+ levels decline as we age.  This means those tissues don't function properly like they did when we were younger.

Support your cellular health and your longevity with the TRU Niagen supplement, which is designed to boost your NAD+ levels. 

Resveratrol supplements are an important addition to any mitochondrial enhancing package. Popularized by Dr. David Sinclair but adopted by many others, this supplement provides antioxidants that support your longevity.

For Sleep and Stress

It’s difficult to process stressful situations when you haven’t been logging in good quality sleep. The Best Rest Formula by Pure Encapsulations is a great supplement if you haven’t been sleeping well and need help getting back into a good sleep routine. With Vitamin B6 that helps with feelings of stress as well as melatonin, valerian and GABA that can aid in falling asleep faster and maintaining good quality sleep, this is the best option in our pharmacy for sleep and stress support. 

Are you magnesium deficient? Many people are, which is why our Chief Pharmacist recommends adding this supplement to your daily diet. Especially useful for those who have trouble sleeping due to restless muscles, this supplement also can help regulate the neurotransmitters that are directly related to sleep. 

Containing a milk protein hydrolysate, the NuSera supplement by Metagenics has been shown to reduce the effects of acute and chronic stress - something that affects many in our busy, schedule-driven lives. 

For the Stomach

As we age, our ability to generate collagen diminishes. Why does that matter? Collagens serve as a major structural protein in numerous tissues of the body, including tendons, ligaments, cartilage, skin, blood vessels, muscles, and gut tissue. A daily supplement is essential for keeping your collagen levels up, and we love Complete Collagen by Cytomatrix.

A healthy gut barrier means a strong immune system, and this new spore-based probiotic targets the maintenance of just that! Taken along with the MegaPre and Mega Mucosa to help diversify your gut microbiome, you can help recondition, reinforce and rebuild your gut flora. 

Queasy gut got you down? This supplement blend is a favourite of Rich, containing L-Glutamine for healing gut cells, licorice for relieving symptoms of indigestion, and aloe leaf to decrease stomach irritation. 

Visit the Elysian Pharmacy today to discover what supplements are best for you.