Home/Blog/Well-Being/Vitamins & Supplements/Top 3 Supplements for Your Excellent Health

Top 3 Supplements for Your Excellent Health

Written byNikhil Ambatkar

Last updated on : 16 May, 2024

Read time : 4 min

It always needs clarification on which nutritional supplements to add to the diet to feel best every day. This article will help you with which supplements to take for excellent health.

1. Vitamins and minerals 

Two primary nutrients to stay healthy and fit are multivitamins and minerals. Vitamins help your body grow and are essential for the proper functioning of your body. The 13 most critical vitamins required by the human body are vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and B (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, B6, and folate). These vitamins not only help in fighting infections but also help to clot blood infections. 

Minerals are the elements found on the earth and in food and vegetables. These minerals include iodine, fluoride, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Like vitamins, minerals also help keep bodily functions on track. 

Amongst these, iodine and fluoride are required in tiny amounts, while calcium, magnesium, and potassium are required in large quantities. You can get enough of these vitamins and minerals if you maintain a balanced diet.

In today’s fast life, it is challenging to maintain a varied diet, sometimes required to take multivitamins and minerals in addition to your diet.

2. Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are very important in regulating inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the body for countless reasons like maintaining cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, and musculoskeletal health. They can be obtained through diet and supplementation since our bodies can not make them. They also help regulate blood pressure, maintain healthy body weight, regulate immune function, support a positive mood, and promote muscle and joint health.  Hence the addition of fish or fish oil is vital for better health. If you cannot eat fish or fish oil regularly, you can take omega-3 fatty acids tablets along with your diet.

Read moreOmega-3 rich foods

3. Probiotics 

Probiotics are groups of microorganisms that, when taken, aid in improving human gut health. These are beneficial bacteria and yeasts that help the gut function properly. It makes them excellent supplements for optimal health because we digest and absorb nutrients through our gut. Gut bacteria imbalances can lead to nutrient insufficiencies, even when we have a healthy diet and take vitamin supplements. Probiotics can help keep immunity strong, reduce inflammation, improve brain health, and help maintain a healthy weight. Curd acts as a natural probiotic, but there are probiotics available in the market that you can add to your diet.

Conclusion

Maintaining proper health is quite challenging in today’s fast-changing world. Hence it is essential to have overall knowledge about these supplements to add them to your diet if you are not getting enough. You can get free teleconsultation from our expert doctors once you order medicine on our online pharmacy – Truemeds or you can also download our Truemeds app. You can avail of branded and generic medicines by uploading your prescription on Truemeds. When placing an order for medications online, you may save more money by selecting alternative or generic medicine advised by Truemed’s expert doctors. You can save up to 72% on your purchase and get free home delivery* pan India.

Frequently asked questions

What supplements should I take for a healthy body?

Essential supplements like multivitamins and minerals, omega-3 fatty acids from fish and fish oil, and probiotics are recommended.

What are the three most important vitamins for your body?

There are 13 essential vitamins that the body needs, like vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, B6, B12, and folate) but vitamins A, D, K are important among them.

Are fish oil pills good for you?

Fish oil pills contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for the body for many reasons.

Who should not take fish oil pills?

People taking blood pressure medication and people having blood clotting disorders should consult a doctor before taking fish oil pills.

Is there any difference between fish oil and omega-3 fatty acid?

Fish oil is a general term for oils from fish tissues containing omega-3 fatty acids.

Disclaimer– The information given in this article is accurate to our best knowledge. Still, consult your healthcare professional before taking the multivitamins and probiotics mentioned in this article.

References

Select Category
Was this article useful?
40 people find this information helpful

Meet our Health Experts

View All
Dr. Nikhil Ambatkar
Dr. Nikhil Ambatkar

Ph.D, M.Tech, B.Tech

6 years
Dr. Sachin Singh
Dr. Sachin Singh

MBBS

5 years
Dr. Mandeep Chadha
Dr. Mandeep Chadha

MBBS, DNB (OBGY)

10 years
Amatul Ameen
Amatul Ameen

B. Pharm, MSc.

13 years
Amit Sharma
Amit Sharma

B. Pharm

3 years
Rohini Mankar
Rohini Mankar

Bsc. Zoology, Masters of Public Health

11 years
Dr. Divya Mandial
Dr. Divya Mandial

PhD in Chemistry

8 years
Dr. Sonia Gupta
Dr. Sonia Gupta

BDS

7 years
Saloni Bhardwaj Sharma
Saloni Bhardwaj Sharma

B.Pharm, M.Pharm

4 years
Dr. Chhavi Rosha
Dr. Chhavi Rosha

BMS, FMC, MD Resident

8 years
Dr. Lakshmi Vaswani
Dr. Lakshmi Vaswani

MBBS, Dip.Pathology, MBA (Healthcare Services)

16 years

Follow us on

Disclaimer

Our healthcare experts have carefully reviewed and compiled the information presented here to ensure accuracy and trustworthiness. It is important to note that this information serves as a general overview of the topic and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or cure any health problem. This page does not establish a doctor-patient relationship, nor does it replace the advice or consultation of a registered medical practitioner. We recommend seeking guidance from your registered medical practitioner for any questions or concerns regarding your medical condition.

Subscribe

Claim your complimentary health and fitness tips subscription and stay updated on our newest promotions.

Download Truemeds

Manage your health with ease Download Truemeds today!Get easy access to medicine refills, health information, and more. With our app, you'll never have to wait in line again. Download now and start taking control of your health.

playstoreIcon

Contact Us

Our customer representative team is available 7 days a week from 9 am - 9 pm.


v3.5.0

copyright2024 - Truemeds | All rights reserved

Our Payment Partners

paymentPartnerpaymentPartnerpaymentPartnerpaymentPartnerpaymentPartner
paymentPartnerpaymentPartnerpaymentPartnerpaymentPartner