The Big 5 are the core supplements we recommend for most people. They are the foundation that fills many gaps and improves health and longevity.

Probiotic Rotation

We recommend rotating to a different probiotic blend every three months to help promote a variety of good bacteria. Choose one on the list and change it to another after three months. Once done with all three, start again with the first.

Vitamin D 

Blood work performed in the summer and again in the winter (when there is little sun exposure) is the only way to know how much you need to supplement throughout the year. Most people will significantly benefit from supplementing vitamin D3 with K2. Doses up to 10,000 IU in studies have not been shown to cause toxicity in healthy individuals. The Big 5 contains 4800 IU per day of vitamin D.

Do not supplement with vitamin D if you have sarcoidosis, a high amount of phosphate in the blood, a high amount of calcium in the blood, an excessive amount of vitamin D in the body, a blockage of the arteries called arteriosclerosis obliterans, kidney stones or decreased kidney function. It is also essential to take vitamin D with vitamin K (as included in the Big 5).

Precautions

We recommend that those on medications check for any interactions. For example, fish oils may be contraindicated for those on blood-thinning medications due to their blood-thinning effects.

If you are pregnant or have a specific health concern, please consult with Dr. Rosenthal or Dr. Marini before using any supplements.

If you choose to obtain supplements from other sources, please be sure they ship and store them in temperature-controlled environments and packaging. Also, be sure the source is reputable and check expiration dates once received.