28/04/2026
Are you supplementing — but not quite sure if it's making a difference?
It's something I hear often, and it matters. The reality is that vitamins and minerals are, first and foremost, meant to come from food — real, whole, nourishing food, grown in healthy soil and eaten with care. Supplements, when they're genuinely needed, can bridge gaps. But the wrong ones, in the wrong forms, can sometimes do more harm than good.
A few things I think are worth knowing:
☀️ Vitamin D — many people supplement without first knowing their levels. But taking vitamin D without testing can raise bio-unavailable calcium in the body, which may contribute to kidney stones, arterial calcification, and — perhaps surprisingly — a worsening of osteoporosis.
🐟 Omega fatty acids — this is one area where most of us genuinely benefit from extra support. Wild fish is remarkable — offering not just EPA and DHA, but bioavailable vitamins A, E, K2, and a little D3, all within a natural food matrix. If fish isn't part of your diet, a good algae-based omega is a wonderful alternative.
🍒 Vitamin C — the form really does matter. Cherry C (acerola cherry) is one of the most bioavailable options for daily maintenance and gentle detox support. Liposomal C offers something more targeted when deeper immune or antioxidant support is needed.
💧 Water — it may be worth considering a water filter. Tap water can carry chlorine, heavy metals, pharmaceutical residues, and in some areas, fluoride — which is increasingly the subject of neurological research. A good filter is one of the simplest and most overlooked forms of care we can offer our bodies.
I've put together a full piece on all of this — covering minerals as the spark plugs of nutrition, why the source of your meat matters, how depleted soils affect what we absorb, and where to begin if you're not sure where to start.
Link in bio
